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Police launch 24-hour public assistance center at Galle Face for festive crowds

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A special joint operations and public assistance center has been established in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo Fort to ensure the safety and convenience of the ... Read More


Sri Lankan born professor knighted for contribution to higher education

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, has been knighted in the 2026 King's New Year Honours for his outstanding contribution... Read More


China to provide relief supplies worth RMB One Million to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Chinese Embassy in Colombo has announced that China will provide relief supplies worth one million yuan to support the people of Sri Lanka. According to an official note iss... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs surpasses targets, President commends staff for 2025 performance

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Sri Lanka Customs has recorded its highest-ever revenue in 2025, surpassing the expected target of Rs. 2,115 billion and generating an additional surplus of approximately Rs. 300... Read More


IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka early next year

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A delegation from the International Monetary Fund is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka early next year. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the fifth review of the Extended Fund F... Read More


Over 60,000 arrested over 'Ice' this year

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has reported a sharp rise in the use of crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as 'Ice') in Sri Lanka. According to Thamara D... Read More


Enhanced rain forecast in several provinces including cyclone-hit areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- As an active Easterly wave is expected across the country from today (29), rainy conditions are expected to enhance in several provinces which were severely affected due to recen... Read More


Transit hotel erects 60-foot Christmas tree

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- A 60-foot Christmas tree has been erected at the construction site of the Colombo International Airport Hotel (CIAH). The installation marks the steady progress of the nation's f... Read More


Schoolchildren benefit from Lankan expat's benevolence

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- An event to donate school supplies, including exercise books, bags and shoes to 185 schoolchildren from the Delgoda and Alubowila areas took place on Saturday (27) at the Delgoda... Read More


Lankan Envoy at the XI Moscow International Financial and Economic Forum

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, was invited to speak at the XI Moscow International Financial and Economic Forum held in November 2025,... Read More