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Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety W. P. J. Senadheera, has stated that motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol ... Read More


Sri Lanka records highest-ever annual tourist arrivals in 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Sri Lanka has officially surpassed its highest-ever number of tourist arrivals within a calendar year, with 2,333,797 visitors recorded in 2025 as of today (Dec. 29). The milest... Read More


Airport employees protest over outstanding bonus payments for 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Several airport trade unions staged a protest today (29), calling for the payment of five basic salaries as bonuses for 2025, as previously promised by the Chairman of Airport an... Read More


Legendary singer Latha Walpola's final rites on Wednesday

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The interment of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola will be performed at the Borella General Cemetery on 31 December, 2025 (Wednesday) following the paying of final respec... Read More


57-year-old killed following dispute with neighbour

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A person has been assaulted and killed in the Samarugama area of Ayagama, according to police. The person injured in the assault was admitted to the Ratnapura Hospital and had s... Read More


Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Italian police have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7m (£6m) for Hamas over more than two years. The money was ostensibly collected as humanitarian ai... Read More


Veteran singer Latha Walpola's funeral arrangements announced

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The government has decided to conduct the final rites of veteran singer Latha Walpola with full state patronage. The legendary singer who was receiving treatment at a hospital i... Read More


Sri Lanka's 2026 holiday calendar: Here's the full list

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- With just three days remaining until the start of 2026, the Government Printing Department has released the official calendar for the upcoming year, which includes 26 public holi... Read More


Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Two foreign nationals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and smartphones into the country have been arrested by the Airport Customs officer... Read More


Suspect arrested with foreign-made firearm and T-56 ammunition in Minuwangoda

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A suspect has been arrested by police in the Minuwangoda area while in possession of a foreign-made firearm, a magazine, and 25 rounds of T-56 ammunition. The firearm and ammuni... Read More