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Sri Lanka Navy honours foreign warships for disaster assistance

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Highlighting the spirit of global and regional cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy today acknowledged the invaluable support by foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in the... Read More


Sri Lanka received humanitarian aid from 22 countries for victims of Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Sri Lanka has received humanitarian assistance from 22 foreign countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Min... Read More


Upgrading of 76 rural roads begins under "Punarudayata Maga" programme

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Upgrading of 76 rural roads across the country commenced today (01) under the "Punarudayata Maga" (Path to Renaissance) programme, which aims to improve the standard of life in ru... Read More


Sri Lankan man arrested by ICE no longer a professor at US State University, officials say

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A Ferris State University associate professor from Sri Lanka who was placed on administrative leave is no longer employed by the university, a school official has confirmed. The ... Read More


Energy Ministry to transfer CEB assets to six new companies before Feb. 1

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The process of transferring Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) assets to six newly established companies must be completed before February 1, 2026, the Secretary to the Ministry of En... Read More


Sri Lanka CERT warns of growing cyber threats as complaints exceed 12,600 in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has received more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cybersecurity incidents in 2025. Acco... Read More


Drunk driver who ignored police orders kills officer on New Year's Eve

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- An officer attached to the Ambalantota Police who was on duty on New Year's Eve has died after being run over by a car driven by an individual who was under the influence, police ... Read More


Ranil greets Sajith for New Year and discusses future plans

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended New Year greetings to Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in a phone conversation. Opposition Leader Premadasa has also c... Read More


Colombo Municipal Council budget passed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The annual budget of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has been passed with a majority of two votes. The budget proposal received 58 votes in favour, while 56 councilors voted... Read More


Education Ministry Secretary lodges complaint with CID

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The complaint has been filed after the newly... Read More