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Will proposed international climate change university see the light of day in Sri Lanka?

SriLanka, Dec. 13 -- The previous government completed the concept paper for the establishment of an international climate change university in Sri Lanka, and a Cabinet paper was presented at that tim... Read More


Thundershowers with severe lightning forecast

SriLanka, Dec. 13 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for residents in Kalutara, Rathnapura, Galle, and Matara districts as thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely ... Read More


Messi event in Kolkata turns messy as fans go on rampage

SriLanka, Dec. 13 -- What was billed as a historic, celebratory moment during Lionel Messi's Kolkata stop on the GOAT Tour spiralled into chaos at the Vivekananda Yuvabharati Krirangan on Friday, with... Read More


Rape remains a widespread growing issue in Sri Lanka: Court of Appeal

SriLanka, Dec. 13 -- The Court of Appeal, in its judgement, observed that rape remains a widespread and growing issue in Sri Lanka, casting a long shadow over the nation's social fabric. While dismis... Read More


Widespread showers, strong winds expected across several provinces

SriLanka, Dec. 13 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, Central and North-Western provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the o... Read More


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