Politics Strong opposition from Sangha Council to education reforms
Venerable Induragare Dhammaratana Thero voiced strong concerns about the new education reforms, stating they could jeopardize both the future of Sri Lanka's…
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Politics Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States might support another major strike against Iran if the country resumes its ballistic…
Politics Bangladesh s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, who was the first female prime minister of Bangladesh, passed away at the age of 80 due to a long illness, according to her political party , the…
General Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year 2026 celebrations
Sri Lanka Police predict that many people and vehicles will come to Colombo for the New Year 2026 celebrations on December 31. This is especially true around…
Development Two generators at Norochcholai power plant under repair
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced that two generators at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai are undergoing repairs. A spokesperson…
General Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday. This action was taken in response to what the kingdom claimed was a delivery…
Politics NDDCB reports uptick in Ice users in Sri Lanka; Over 60,000 addicts arrested in first 10 months of 2025
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has announced a rise in the number of people using crystal methamphetamine, known as ‘Ice,’ in Sri Lanka.…
Crime At least 16 killed after fire rages through Indonesia retirement home
A fire at a retirement home in Manado, located on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, has claimed the lives of 16 individuals, according to a local police official…
Travel Sri Lanka records highest-ever annual tourist arrivals in 2025
Sri Lanka has achieved a new record for tourist arrivals in a calendar year, reaching 2,333,797 visitors in 2025 as of December 29. The milestone was marked by…
Travel Dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport; 128 flights cancelled and 8 diverted
Dense fog impacted flight activities at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Monday morning, resulting in the cancellation of 128 flights and…
General Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera, announced that drivers caught under the influence of…
Crime Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of Kush at BIA
This morning, four Sri Lankans , including two women, were taken into custody by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)…
Entertainment Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola
The body of the famous Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola is being displayed at a private funeral home in Borella today, December 29, for the public to say their…
Politics Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya
The Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters have sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, asking him to officially declare May 30, 2026, as…
Politics India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure
India is preparing to take over the leadership of BRICS next year, leading an expanded group during a crucial time in global politics. This period is marked by…
Weather Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow
Tomorrow, areas in the Northern, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as the Matale , Nuwara-Eliya, and Polonnaruwa districts in Sri Lanka, are expected to…
Business Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million
Two men were caught trying to smuggle foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 11.3 million into Sri Lanka at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Airport…
Crime Software Engineer among eight arrested for smuggling cannabis from Odisha to Sri Lanka
A software engineer is one of eight individuals arrested in Andhra Pradesh, India , for allegedly trafficking cannabis from Narsipatnam to Tamil Nadu and Sri…
Business Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes
Airport Customs officers have arrested two Indian nationals who tried to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes into Sri Lanka. The men, aged 22 and 23, arrived at…
Crime Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
Italian authorities have taken into custody nine individuals suspected of raising approximately €7 million (£6 million) for Hamas over a period exceeding two…
Weather Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers are expected in various parts of Sri Lanka today, October 29, according to the Department of Meteorology. The Uva province and the districts of Ampara,…
Weather At least 13 killed, nearly 100 injured in train derailment in southern Mexico
At least 13 individuals lost their lives and almost 100 were injured when a passenger train derailed in southern Mexico, as reported by local officials. The…
Politics US and Ukraine a lot closer on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskiy
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are “getting a lot closer, maybe very close” to reaching a…
Business Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year
Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a record revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion so far in 2025, surpassing its updated annual goal, according to Chandana Punchihewa, the…