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Government forms Presidential Commission to probe CMC corruption

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The government has appointed a Presidential Commission to investigate alleged corruption and irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), signaling a strong move to enh... Read More


Coast Guard seizes Rs. 370 Mn worth of narcotics in 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), with the assistance of other law enforcement agencies, has seized illegal narcotics valued at over Rs. 370 million and arrested 71 suspects duri... Read More


Air quality continues to remain poor across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Air quality across Sri Lanka continues to remain slightly unhealthy, according to real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data. Affected areas include multiple areas in Jaffna, Chilaw... Read More


CMC sessions adjourned to discuss time management

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) sessions were adjourned for ten minutes to discuss time management. The decision was taken by Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar following objections ... Read More


Unrest at Galle MC: Five opposition councillors arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Five members of the Galle Municipal Council were arrested after unrest disrupted a council session yesterday (30), police said. The suspects, including a female councillor, were... Read More


Colombo Municipal Council budget approved

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) budget was approved today by a majority of two votes. A total of 58 members voted in favour, while 56 voted against. Two members abstained fr... Read More


Inappropriate link in Grade 6 English module: Education Ministry seeks CID probe

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe, has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after an inappropriate website reference was ... Read More


Taavi Samaraweera becomes world no. 1 in U-11 table tennis rankings

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka's Taavi Samaraweera has secured the top position in the Under-11 Boys' World Table Tennis Rankings, creating history as the highest-ranked Sri Lankan player at any age ... Read More


SLMC member who voted in favour of CMC budget suspended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) member of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Zohara Buhary was suspended by the party with immediate effect. SLMC Secretary Nizam Kariapper in ... Read More


Aviation sector records strong growth in 2025: Ministry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka's aviation sector recorded significant growth during the period from January to November 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024, reflecting a steady revival... Read More