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Indian foreign minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar has arrived in Sri Lanka this evening (22) on an official state visit. He was received by Deputy Minister of Tourism... Read More


Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Oil prices gained on Monday in early Asian trading hours after the U.S. intercepted a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend. The U.S. is also pursuing another tanker, officials... Read More


Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The present government's policy is not to provide luxury to a limited number of people, but to manage the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to the public, Prime Mi... Read More


Police officer arrested over incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara granted bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Police Constable arrested in connection with the assault incident involving Ratnapura District National People's Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasi... Read More


Finance Ministry issues new circular on relief program to support those affected by recent disaster

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Ministry of Finance has issued a new circular detailing relief proposed for those affected by the recent landslides and floods caused by cyclone Ditwah. The circular has bee... Read More


Two police officers transferred over viral Ella taxi driver video

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Police have launched an investigation into an altercation between taxi drivers from various parts of the country entering the Ella tourist zone and local taxi drivers, which was ... Read More


Train operations to fully resume on Northern Railway Line from Wednesday

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Northern Railway Line will be fully reopened for train operations from Wednesday (24), The Department of Railways has announced. Accordingly, from Wednesday, the Yal Devi Ex... Read More


Teacher unions threaten to engage in trade union action over change in school hours

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Teacher trade unions have threatened to engage in trade union action if a proper response regarding the decision to extend school hours is not provided before January 5, 2026. A... Read More


Retired Government Analyst's Department officer remanded on corruption charges granted bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Retired Additional Government Analyst H. L. W. Jayamanna, who was arrested and remanded in connection with a corruption allegation, along with a Deputy Chairman of a private insu... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation dips to 2.4% in November 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in November 2025, compared to 2.7% in October 2025, according to the... Read More