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Sri Lanka could face economic crisis by Sinhala New Year: Harin

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Sri Lanka could face an economic crisis by the Sinhala New Year 2026, fueled by Cyclone Ditwah as it has been predicted by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, United National ... Read More


SLFP prunes leader's authority, sweeping changes incorporated into party constitution

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has introduced sweeping changes to its Constitution, significantly pruning the authority of the party chairman or leader, an official said. Pa... Read More


Japanese medical team to fly back tonight after humanitarian mission

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The 31-member Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team that engaged in providing medical-assistance to disaster affected people has concluded their mission and is scheduled to fl... Read More


School children can use November train season tickets for December: Railway Dept.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Railways Department has announced that students are allowed to use their November railway season tickets to travel on school days in December 2025. This decision comes in re... Read More


Foreign tourists flock to Sripada to witness sunrise

Colombo, Dec. 14 -- With favorable weather conditions in the mornings, a large number of foreign tourists have been visiting the Sripada shrine to watch the sunrise. Photographs captured on the Nalla... Read More


Jerome Fernando Charity Foundation launches islandwide flood relief initiative

Colombo, Dec. 14 -- The Prophet Jerome Fernando Charity Foundation has launched a major island-wide flood relief initiative to support affected families and individuals. Under the leadership of Dr. N... Read More


UNFPA launches USD 8.3Mn appeal to support women affected by Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched a USD 8.3 million humanitarian appeal to provide urgent assistance to women and girls affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which ca... Read More


Defence Ministry issues guidelines on disaster-affected empowerment program

Colombo, Dec. 14 -- The Ministry of Defence has issued guidelines in connection with the circular on implementing the disaster-affected empowerment program. In a statement, the Ministry said the guid... Read More


Bondi Beach shooting: At least 10 killed and several injured in park attack

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- Police say at least 10 people have been killed in a shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney's Bondi Beach. One shooter was killed, while another is in custody. Authorities ... Read More


TPA calls for urgent meeting with President

Colombo, Dec. 14 -- Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader MP Mano Ganesan, in a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has sought a meeting with him to discuss disaster challenges f... Read More