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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


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