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SL needs ADB support for rebuilding after Cyclone Ditwah: Sajith tells ADB rep

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Sri Lanka needs more support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to make a comeback after the recent disaster, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told ADB Country Representativ... Read More


Sri Lanka condemns Bondi Beach terror attack

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- In the wake of the attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath said Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with Australia and reaffirmed its st... Read More


No Sri Lankans injured in Sydney shooting: Foreign Ministry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism has confirmed that no Sri Lankan nationals were injured in the shooting incident that occurred during a Jewish festi... Read More


Former CPC Chairman arrested on corruption charges

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Dhammika Ranatunga, was arrested today (15) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corr... Read More


Disaster-related online scams on the rise: CERT

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to remain highly vigilant amid a sharp increase in online scams and embezzlement attempts reported a... Read More


Over 18,000 enterprises affected by Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Over 18,000 enterprises have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with the Industrial Disaster Support Centre (IDSC) recording 18,321 entries and inquiries as of today (15), the Indu... Read More


Hollywood director Rob Reiner, wife Michele found dead in LA home

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- US director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife have been found dead at their home in Los Angeles. Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner apparently died of stab wounds and a famil... Read More


Harmer and Verma named ICC Players of the Month for November 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- South Africa spinner Simon Harmer wins the men's award for his inspired bowling in the ICC World Test Championship series against India * India opening batter Shafali Verma wins... Read More


No point in subjecting MP Asoka Ranwala to a breathalyser test now: Opposition MP

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- There is no meaning in subjecting NPP MP Asoka Ranwala to a breathalyser test now to determine whether he was under the influence of liquor when he met with the recent accident. ... Read More


No Sri Lankan in IPL Mini-Auction's Top 5 Costliest Buys

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, Sri Lankan fans will once again watch closely, hoping one of their stars will command a record-breaking bid. However, history suggests ot... Read More