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87% of eligible families have received the Rs. 25,000 relief allowance - Ministry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- More than 87% of families who were affected by Cyclone Ditwah and eligible for the government-announced compensation scheme have already received the Rs. 25,000 relief payment di... Read More


NDDCB reports uptick in 'Ice' users in Sri Lanka; Over 60,000 addicts arrested in first 10 months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has reported a rise in the use of the narcotic substance crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as 'Ice'), in Sri Lanka. Assi... Read More


Defence Ministry issues notice on firearm license renewal for 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Ministry of Defence has issued a statement on renewing the firearms licenses of individuals and institutions for 2026. Although the timeframe granted to renew firearm licens... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah caused Rs. 21 bln loss to Sri Lanka's health sector - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that Sri Lanka's national health system has incurred losses amounting to Rs. 21 billion as a result of the impact... Read More


India overtakes Japan as fourth-largest economy, report says

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, according to calculations in the Indian government's end-of-year economic review. On current trends, Indi... Read More


Two generators at Norochcholai power plant under repair

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that two generators at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai are currently out of service due to repair work. A spokesperson sai... Read More


Ex- Minister Dullas writes to Donald Trump seeking tariff reduction on Sri Lankan imports

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Former Minister Dullas Alahapperuma has directed a letter to US President Donald Trump seeking a reduction in tariffs on Sri Lankan imports from the current levels to 12% for a p... Read More


Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year 2026 celebrations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Sri Lanka Police state that a large number of people and vehicles are expected to arrive in Colombo from outlying areas to celebrate the New Year 2026 tomorrow (31), particularly... Read More


President issues stern warning to tax evaders

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The law will be enforced without hesitation, irrespective of status against those who attempt to evade taxes, President Anura Kumara Dissanayakehas stated. Emphasising that no i... Read More


Inquiry launched after Grade 6 English language module contained reference to inappropriate website

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The distribution of a newly printed Grade 6 English language module has been suspended with immediate effect following the confirmation that it contained a reference to an inappr... Read More