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Veteran Actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Veteran artist Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away while receiving treatment for an illness at a private hospital, family members confirmed. He was 84 years old at the time... Read More


Isolated showers expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A few showers are expected in parts of the Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. Showers or thundershowers may... Read More


Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Russia has intensified its strikes on the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa, causing widespread power cuts and threatening the region's maritime infrastructure. Ukrainian Deput... Read More


Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The influential video game developer was travelling in a Ferrari with another person, when it crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles on Sunday. "This is an unimagin... Read More


Indian FM Jaishankar to meet President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (22nd) afternoon, is scheduled to meet President Ranil Kumara Dissanayake today (23) mornin... Read More


More details emerge on Ambalangoda fatal shooting

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Police reports indicate that Kosala was sitting at his showroom when two unidentified individuals opened fire on him. Early investigations suggest he maintained ties with several... Read More


Government to provide sanitary napkins to over one million schoolgirls from 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Steps are being taken to distribute sanitary napkins to over one million schoolgirls across the island from 2026, the Education Ministry said. A discussion on the hygiene and he... Read More


Certificates presented for nine projects selected in the first NIRDC cycle

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The presentation of certificates and the signing of the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the allocation of funds to nine projects selected from proposals submitte... Read More


Bilateral talks begin as India's FM Dr. Jaishankar meets President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo this morning (23) to begin bilateral discussions, the President's Media... Read More


India announces US$450 million concessional package for Sri Lanka's reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- India has committed a US$450 million reconstruction package to assist Sri Lanka in recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The package... Read More