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Thousands of lives saved as people evacuated well in advance: Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Amidst claims of the opposition that the government failed to act on prior warnings on the disaster situation, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday people ... Read More


Sri Lanka's upcountry geography altered by cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Sri Lanka's upcountry geography has changed in certain areas due to landslides triggered by cyclone Ditwah, warranting revision of the land-use map series in view of several area... Read More


Sri Lankans have the highest IQ in South Asia

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- As of 2025, Sri Lankans have the highest average IQ levels in South Asia with an average IQ level of 102, which has also been ranked in the top 12 countries with the highest aver... Read More


Finance Ministry revises excise fees

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The government has moved to overhaul excise licensing charges, with the Finance Ministry issuing Excise Notification No. 03/2025 to introduce a revised fee structure. The update... Read More


Bulgarian government resigns after mass protests

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Bulgaria's government has resigned following weeks of street protests against its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazk... Read More


Grade 12 GIT exam rescheduled for January 11

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The General Information and Technology (GIT) examination for Grade 12 students has been rescheduled to January 11, 2026, the Examinations Department announced today. In a notice... Read More


Avoid trips and picnics due to dangerous weather: NBRO

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Senior Geologist at the National Building Research Organization (NBRO), Dr. Wasantha Senadheera, warned the public to avoid trips and picnics as the country remains in a dangerou... Read More


Sri Lanka's traditional Kithul tapping added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Sri Lanka's traditional practice of Kithul Madeema/Kithul Kapeema, an ancient indigenous technology for extracting sap from the Kithul (Caryota urens), has been inscribed on the ... Read More


997 arrested in 'Ratam Ekata' operation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Nearly 1,000 anti-drug operations were conducted across the country yesterday under the 'Ratam Ekata' nationwide crackdown, police said. According to police, 997 suspects were a... Read More


Police request for Ashoka Ranwala's alcohol test following accident

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Police said today that medical reports for the drivers, including former Speaker and MP Ashoka Ranwala, involved in the accident in Sapugaskanda last night, have been requested t... Read More