Monthly Archives: December 2025
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that 94.38% of the Rs. 25,000 disaster relief payments have been distributed to affected residents in the Colombo District. She made the statement while speaking to the media after the Colombo District Disaster Management Committee meeting. The Prime Minister said 7,535 applications have been received under the Rs. 50,000 […]
A high-level meeting was held between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP), involving Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and senior UNP representatives. The UNP delegation included Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, and Deputy Chairman Naveen Dissanayake. According to reports, the discussions continued for several hours and took […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka has proposed the establishment of a countrywide electric vehicle (EV) charging network with the support of the Chinese government. In a social media post, the Minister said the proposal was discussed during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, held today at the Ministry […]
International R&B star Ne-Yo has issued an apology to Sri Lankan fans following the sudden cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo. In a message shared on social media, the singer said he had been eagerly looking forward to performing for his Sri Lankan fanbase but was forced to cancel due to “unforeseen circumstances.” He […]
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a landmark achievement by exceeding its annual revenue targets with several days still remaining in the year, according to Customs Director and Spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa. Addressing the media, Punchihewa said the government had initially set a revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion for 2025, which was surpassed by mid-November. In […]
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Meegahakiula National School in the Badulla District today (December 24) to inspect educational institutions impacted by recent disasters. According to a statement issued by Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyarathna, discussions during the visit focused on the extent of damage caused to the school by Cyclone Ditwah […]
Police in Kadawatha have recovered a T-56 assault rifle along with two magazines from an abandoned vehicle found in a deserted area of the Pahalahwatta locality in Ragama. The weapon was discovered following a tip-off received by Kadawatha Police, prompting officers to conduct a search of the area. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle had […]
Sampath Manamperi has been ordered to remain in detention until March 26 next year after being produced before Walasmulla Magistrate Malsha Kodithuwakku today. He is currently in the custody of the Western Province North Crimes Investigation Division, following his arrest in connection with the possession of two containers containing crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice.” […]
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (23), conveying a message of solidarity and goodwill from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking after the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar said India’s assistance builds on its role as a first responder under Operation Sagar Bandhu, through which emergency relief was […]
India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, has concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka, which focused largely on post-disaster recovery following Cyclone Ditwah. During the visit, which began yesterday (22), Minister Jaishankar held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on ongoing restoration and relief efforts in areas […]