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Politics Indian foreign minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka
Dr. S. Jaishankar, India ’s Minister of External Affairs, arrived in Sri Lanka this evening, on the 22nd, for an official state visit. He was welcomed at the…
Business Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka estimated at $4.1 billion – World Bank report
Cyclone Ditwah, which hit Sri Lanka in late November, has resulted in an estimated $4.1 billion in direct damage to buildings, agricultural areas, and vital…
General One injured as gunmen open fire at three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction
A person was injured when two unknown gunmen shot at a three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction on the evening of the 22nd at around 8:30 p.m., according to police…
Business Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety
The price of gold has reached a new record, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) per ounce for the first time. Analysts point out that this rise is due to…
Weather Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today
Today, the weather in Sri Lanka is expected to be mostly clear. However, the Department of Meteorology has noted that there may be some rain in the Uva and…
Politics Indian foreign minister Jaishankar to meet President Anura today
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday evening (22) and is set to meet with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this…
Business Duo arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle gemstones to China
Two Sri Lankans were taken into custody at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle gemstones to China. They hid the gems in their…
Health Body of male found in Attanagalu Oya
A man's body has been discovered in the Attanagalu Oya. The finding came after the Attanagalla Police Station received a report. Authorities have not yet…
Crime Motorcycle used by gunman in Ambalangoda shooting found
Police have located the motorcycle used by the gunman in the shooting that occurred in Ambalangoda this morning. The abandoned bike was discovered on the…
Health Air quality in several provinces considered unhealthy for sensitive groups
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Northern, North Central, North Western, and Western provinces of Sri Lanka is currently between 150 and 200, according to…
Weather Level 3 landslide warnings issued to seven DS areas extended
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the Level 3 ‘Red’ landslide warnings for seven Divisional Secretariat areas in the Kandy and…
Politics Minister pledges new housing complexes for families affected by disaster
The Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe, has announced plans to create housing complexes for families who lost their homes…
Crime Bondi gunmen threw explosives at start of attack and practised shooting weeks before, police allege
The gunmen accused of a deadly assault on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach last week reportedly threw four unexploded devices at the beginning of their attack,…
Crime Russian general killed in car bomb in Moscow
This morning, a Russian general was killed when a bomb went off under his car in southern Moscow, according to investigators. Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, who led…
Politics Police officer arrested in connection with incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara
A police constable has been arrested in connection with the assault involving Shantha Padma Kumara, a Member of Parliament from the Ratnapura District…
Politics Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow
Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India , is set to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow, the 23rd. The Indian External Affairs Ministry announced…
Weather Academic activities at several faculties of Peradeniya Uni to resume on Dec. 29
Academic activities at six faculties of the University of Peradeniya will fully restart on December 29, according to Vice-Chancellor Professor Terrence…
Business Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to launch a tougher immigration crackdown in 2026, backed by billions in new funding. This includes plans to increase raids…
Politics UN envoy commends international support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
On December 20, 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Marc-Andreé Franche, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, at the Prime…
Business Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah
A group of leading economists, including Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, has urged that Sri Lanka should pause its debt repayments as the nation deals with the…
Weather Few showers expected in parts of the island today
Today, April 22, the Department of Meteorology has forecasted light showers in the Uva province and the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale , Nuwara-Eliya,…
Business Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans- PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that the current government aims to manage the economy to benefit all Sri Lankans , rather than just a select…
Politics Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend
Oil prices rose on Monday during early trading in Asia after the U.S. stopped a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend. According to Reuters, U.S. officials…
Politics Donald Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo
The Trump administration is recalling almost 30 career diplomats from their roles as ambassadors and other senior positions in embassies, including the U.S.…