Amarapura Chapter gets new Mahanayake Thero

Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthi Thero has been appointed as the Mahanayake Thero of the Amarapura Nikaya.

Badulla night mail train cancelled

The night mail train scheduled to depart from Colombo Fort to Badulla has been cancelled due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Railways Department said

Several wildlife tourism bungalows closed due to adverse weather

Steps have been taken to close the wildlife tourist bungalows located in the Yala and Wasgamuwa National Parks due to the current adverse weather and flood conditions prevailing in the country, the Wildlife Conservation Department said.

Bribery Commission records statement from Maithripala Sirisena

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption recorded a statement from former MP Maithripala Sirisena today.

Immigration authorities nab 26 foreigners from Colombo call center

The Department of Immigration and Emigration apprehended 26 foreign nationals this morning, who have been allegedly engaged in an illegal call center in Colombo.

CEB union confident government will fulfill bonus demands: Ranjan Jayalal

As the only CEB trade union representing the government, they are confident that the government will fulfill their demands, including providing the bonus, said Ceylon Electricity Employees’ Union General Secretary, Ranjan Jayalal.

No Viyathmaga members backing NPP

While condemning claims that Viyathmaga members are backing the National People’s Power (NPP) government, Cabinet Spokesman and Media Minister Nalinda Jayathissa today assured that no one from Viyathmaga has been appointed as Ministers or Ministry Secretaries.

Cabinet approves purchase of four diesel shipments

The Cabinet has approved the purchase of four shipments of diesel (0.05%, M.S) for six months, from December 15, 2024, to June 14, 2025.

Previous govt accused of importing substandard medicines, skipping future orders

Cabinet Spokesman and Media Minister Nalinda Jayathissa claimed that the previous government was not only responsible for importing substandard medicines but also failed to place medicine orders for the upcoming year.

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Islamabad, several people killed

Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former premier Imran Khan broke through a ring of shipping containers locking down the capital Islamabad, while at least six people have died in protest-related violence.

Arrest warrant issued on newly elected Jaffna MP

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today issued a warrant for the arrest of newly elected Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr Ramanathan Archchuna for failing to appear before the court in connection with a traffic accident that occurred in 2021.

Government not involved in Veyangoda treasure excavation: Minister

The government was not involvement in the excavations for treasure near Wandurawa Rajamaha Vihara in Veyangoda, Cabinet spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Arjuna Mahendran noticed to appear in court over bond scam

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today issued a notice directing former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to appear before the court on February 25, 2025.

Govt. taking Adani allegations seriously; No decision yet on projects: Minister

In the wake of bribery allegations against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in the US, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayathissa said that the Sri Lankan government was taking the matter seriously.

Cabinet not formed based on race, religion or caste: Minister

In response to concerns raised on the lack of Muslim representatives in the recent Cabinet appointments, Cabinet spokesman and Media Minister Nalinda Jayathissa stated that the Cabinet was not formed based on race, religion or caste.

President to visit China after Indian visit

China has invited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for an official visit, Cabinet spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Budget proposals for 2025 to be presented on January 9

Cabinet spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa said the 2025 Budget proposals will be presented to Parliament on January 9, 2025.

Functions, institutions under Ministries gazetted

A Gazette Extraordinary has been published detailing the subjects, functions, Departments, Statutory Institutions and Public Corporations under new Ministries.

Upcountry railway line disrupted

The upcountry railway line has been disrupted between Badulla and Bandarawela due to landslides and falling rocks, the Railways Department said.

Amid heavy rains A/L candidates advised to use nearest exam centres

The Department of Examinations today advised Advanced Level (A/L) candidates to report to the nearest examination centres if they are unable to reach their assigned centres due to disasters caused by the heavy rains.

Possible floods in Mahaweli River and Heda Oya basin today

Due to heavy rainfall received last night, there is a possibility of flooding in low-lying areas around the Mahaweli River and Heda Oya basins, the Irrigation Department said.

Over 50,000 people affected due to natural disasters

A total of 55,416 persons from 15,670 families have been affected across ten districts due to natural disasters such as flash floods, strong winds and falling trees, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported.

Depression in Southwest Bay of Bengal to intensify, near east coast

The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located approximately 410 km southeast of Trincomalee last night.

Several roads in Badulla obstructed due to heavy rains

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) announced today that several roads in the Badulla and Passara areas are obstructed due to heavy rainfall till last night.

Sujeewa Senasinghe’s luxury vehicle lawfully imported, Magistrate orders CID to release it

Fort Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today ordered the CID (Criminal Investigation Department) to release former MP Sujeewa Senasinghe’s controversial luxury vehicle to him.

Royals to provide Hasaranga chance to conquer world again

Rajasthan Royals bagged the two spin twins from Sri Lanka in the shape of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday.

32 Sri Lankan victims of human trafficking in Myanmar, rescued

Thirty-two Sri Lankan nationals who were victims of human trafficking and stranded in Myanmar have been rescued today following a successful, coordinated process, the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry said.

Newly elected Jaffna MP pays tributes to Prabhakaran

Jaffna District Independent MP Archuuna Ramanathan paid tributes to slain LTTE leader Veluppillai Prabhakaran claiming that Prabakaran was his god.

PUCSL urges CEB to submit tariff proposal by December 6 or face action

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has requested the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to submit its tariff proposal by December 6. Failure to do so will compel the Commission to implement the tariff revision clause of the Bulk Supply Transaction Operational Guidelines.

32 Sri Lankan prisoners return from Kuwait under prisoner exchange agreement

Under a prisoner exchange agreement signed between Kuwait and Sri Lanka in 2007, a group of 32 out of 104 Sri Lankan prisoners serving sentences for drug-related offenses in Kuwait’s Central Jail who were released, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this afternoon.