Politics Govt plans compensation or land allocation for people in landslide-hit areas
The Land Commissioner General’s Department (LCGD) in Sri Lanka is starting a survey of areas hit by Cyclone Ditwah, focusing on those affected by landslides.…
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Politics Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump s ceasefire claim
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to continue military operations along the disputed border with Cambodia. This announcement came on…
General Ministry urges public to avoid sharing details of disaster-affected children
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Sri Lanka has called on everyone to stop sharing any information about children affected by the recent disaster. In…
General Iran seizes oil tanker carrying illegal fuel, Sri Lankans among 18 crew members – report
Iran has captured an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian media reports from late Friday into Saturday. The tanker had 18 crew members on…
Politics Steps underway to promptly reopen Hakgala Botanical Garden
Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody recently visited the Hakgala Botanical Garden to oversee efforts for its quick reopening. The garden has been…
Weather Somawathiya-Sungavila road to be closed again
The Somawathiya-Sungavila main road will be closed again for a short time. Sujantha Ekanayake, the District Secretary of Polonnaruwa , announced that this…
Crime Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike, Israeli media say
The Israeli military reportedly killed Raed Saed, a top commander of Hamas, in a strike on a vehicle in Gaza City on Saturday, according to several Israeli…
Politics Over Rs. 13 bln disbursed by Treasury so far to provide disaster relief – Finance Secretary
The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, announced that the Treasury has disbursed over Rs. 13…
Politics Parliament to convene on Dec.18 following PM s request – Speaker
Sri Lanka's Parliament is set to meet on December 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., according to an announcement made today (12) by the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath…
Business Sri Lanka records USD 7.19B remittances in first 11 months of 2025
Sri Lanka saw workers’ remittances total USD 673.4 million in November 2025, as reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). From January to November…
Weather Indian HC briefs Asgiriya, Malwatta chief prelates on cyclone relief efforts
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, recently visited the chief prelates of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters to pay his respects. During…
Politics US, Sri Lanka discuss cyclone relief, R D cooperation investment opportunities
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, met with Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya, a Senior Presidential Advisor on Science and Technology , at the US Embassy…
Politics Sri Lanka, Italy renew bilateral agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses
The Governments of Sri Lanka and Italy officially renewed their Bilateral Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses on October 12 in Rome, Italy.…
Crime Former Beliatta PS Chairman remanded
Cyril Munasinghe, the former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, was taken into custody by the Bribery Commission this morning, December 12. The Colombo…
Politics CEO of insurance company granted bail over bribery incident
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an insurance company who was arrested for his involvement in a bribery…
Weather Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department has announced that several areas in Sri Lanka will see showers. The Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, Central, and…
Business Thailand and Cambodia agree to halt fighting, Trump says
US President Donald Trump announced that the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia will stop fighting "effective this evening." This statement came after he…
Crime 26 arrested after police raid drug-fuelled party in Theldeniya
Theldeniya Police apprehended 26 individuals—22 men and 4 women—during a raid on an illegal “Facebook party .” This event took place at a hotel close to the…
Politics Foreign humanitarian aid to be systematically distributed, Sri Lankan officials confirm
Sri Lankan officials have confirmed that foreign humanitarian aid will be distributed in a systematic manner. Today, on the 12th, Deputy Minister of Defence,…
Politics Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
US President Donald Trump has officially signed an executive order to prevent states from enforcing their own rules on artificial intelligence (AI). During a…
Politics Singapore to contribute US$100,000 to support relief efforts in Sri Lanka
The government of Singapore will donate US$ 100 ,000 (S$129,000) to help the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) with its fundraising for the humanitarian crisis in Sri…
Politics Sri Lanka expresses gratitude to China for support after Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister, Vijitha Herath, met with Yang Wanming, the President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign…
Weather Houses completely destroyed by adverse weather exceeds 5,700 - DMC
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced that over 5,700 homes have been fully destroyed due to the recent severe weather in Sri Lanka. The latest…
Business Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by around Rs. 3,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka went up by about Rs. 3,000 today due to a big rise in global gold prices. As of today, October 12, the world price for gold has grown…