Exclusive

Publication

Byline

International airlines expect to transport record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026: IATA

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- International airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector, the industry's trade association said on Tuesday ... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather continues to climb, 203 still missing

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 639, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. Acc... Read More


Govt urges public not to share personnel information with unauthorized individuals

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The general public has been requested not to be misled by fraudulent messages and to refrain from sharing personal information with individuals who claimed to be involved in progr... Read More


Train collides with car at Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- An accident occurred when a car collided with a train at the Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle. The car had collided with a train traveling from Galle towards Colombo Fort. N... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah causes extensive pollution along 143km stretch of Sri Lanka's coastline

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A total of 143.03 kilometers of Sri Lanka's coastline have been polluted due to heavy flooding caused by the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Marine Environment Protecti... Read More


National Audit Office to conduct over 3,500 audits in 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The National Audit Office is scheduled to conduct a total of 3,508 audits in 2026. According to the 2026 Annual Work Programme, the office is expected to conduct 3,484 Financial ... Read More


Union calls for debt relief for teachers and principals in disaster-affected areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has urged the government to introduce an immediate concessional relief programme for teachers and principals affected by the recent disaster situa... Read More


Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm predicted for Northern and North-Central provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Northeast monsoon conditions have established over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. Accordingly, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern,... Read More


A/L exam to resume on Jan. 12

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The postponed subjects of the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will commence on January 12, 2026, the Ministry of Education has announced. Accordingly, the remaining subjects of... Read More


Another Indian relief aircraft arrives with bailey bridge and medical supplies

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Another aircraft carrying a consignment of disaster relief humanitarian aid from India arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this afternoon (09). The C-17 aircr... Read More