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Cyclone Ditwah inflicts Rs. 21 bn loss on Sri Lanka's health sector

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Cyclone Ditwah has caused significant damage to Sri Lanka's health sector, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs. 21 billion, Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stat... Read More


Galle Municipal Council meeting halted amid opposition protests

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A tense atmosphere erupted today during a special general meeting of the Galle Municipal Council. The situation escalated shortly after the Mayor began the session, as opposition... Read More


New Media Spokesperson of the Air Force appointed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura has officially assumed duties as the new Media Spokesperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from December 26, 2025. The appointment marks a... Read More


Legendary Indian Artiste Prabhudeva arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- SriLankan Airlines proudly welcomed the acclaimed Indian film director, actor, dancer, and choreographer, Prabhudeva, on board a flight from Chennai to Colombo. The national car... Read More


Johnston's son arrested for misuse of Sathosa vehicles

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Johan Fefrnando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, has been arrested by the Police Financial Crimes Division in connection with alleged financial irregularities. Pol... Read More


Important Notice on senior citizens allowance payments

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Postmaster General has announced that senior citizens who have not yet collected their elderly allowance payments for December through post offices are advised to do so befor... Read More


Fire erupts at Kiribathgoda Shop

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A fire broke out at a shop in Kiribathgoda this afternoon (30), prompting an immediate response from emergency services. According to reports, five fire engines were deployed to... Read More


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