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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


Sri Lanka's total exports in 2025 surpass US$ 15.5 billion

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The total exports reached US$ 15,776.36 million during the first 11 months of 2025, according to the latest Sri Lanka Customs data. The Export Development Board (EDB) noted that... Read More


Another Bangladesh student leader shot as violence spirals ahead of polls

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Another student leader in Bangladesh has been shot amid violence over the recent killing of Inqilab Manch spokesperson Usman Hadi. Unknown gunmen have opened fire at a senior le... Read More


Former Beliatta PS Chairman Cyril Munasinghe granted bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, Cyril Munasinghe who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on suspicion of... Read More