MR received death threats from ISIS, LTTE: Manoj Gamage

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has received death threats from ISIS terrorists and LTTE groups, Vice President of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Lawyers’ Association, Manoj Gamage, disclosed.

Christmas decorations in Colombo

Govt committed to combating underworld, drug trafficking but not for show

The government is committed to combating the underworld and drug trafficking, but not by staging frequent operations for show, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Senesh Bandara resigns as Rupavahini Chairman

Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) Dr. Senesh Bandara has resigned from his post.

Government to regulate private hospitals: Dr. Jayatissa

The government has taken steps to regulate private hospitals as people have faced serious issues when seeking treatment from private hospitals, Cabinet spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Christmas crib preparation

Circular prohibiting teachers’ private tutoring withdrawn

The circular issued by the Western Province Education Zonal Ministry prohibiting private tutoring classes for students by school teachers, along with the letter issued by the Education Ministry regarding modulators, has been withdrawn, Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe said.

Right to tell lies - Wasantha Samarasingha wrongs Kottahachchi

In response to remarks by NPP MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi, who claimed that people have the right to convince others that something true is false, or something false is true, as it is a democratic right, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said that it is wrong to encourage society to accept lies as truth.

Parker Solar Probe to fly closer to sun than ever before

This Christmas Eve, a vehicle will travel at incomprehensible speed around a celestial object to bring wonder to the people of Earth — and it’s not Santa’s sleigh.

Visits to 'Peace Ark'

Russian nabbed with Kush worth Rs. 10 million at BIA

A Russian national was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a consignment of the cannabis variety Kush, valued at Rs. 10 million, concealed in his baggage.

Over 370 jumbos perish in 2024

Sri Lanka has recorded a staggering 375 elephant deaths in the past eleven and a half months due to a plethora of causes, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Nalinda responds to Dayasiri’s allegation on JVP MPs obtaining money from President’s Fund

Cabinet spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the people will know whether the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MPs had sought assistance from the President’s Fund as claimed by SJB MP Dayasiri Jayasekara when the rest of the list is released soon.

Dayasiri vows to reveal JVPers who sought assistance from it before 2010

Adding further controversy to the misuse of the President’s Fund, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dayasiri Jayasekera yesterday said some of JVP members also sought assistance from the President’s funds prior to 2010.

Second day of Christmas Carol Concert

Will new taxes be imposed on vehicles?

In response to queries about the potential introduction of new taxes on imported vehicles, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayathissa said today that the Finance Ministry will make an official announcement regarding taxes in the future.

Priya Suriyasena no more

Veteran singer Priya Suriyasena passed away at the age of 80 this morning.

Probe underway as child dies after surgery at J’Pura hospital

A nine-year-old boy reportedly died after undergoing surgery at the Sri Jayawardenepura Hospital raising concerns over potential medical negligence.

Govt. to probe organic fertilizer blunder during GR’s time

The government will conduct fresh probes into the scams involved in the import of a stock of biofertilizer from China and in the introduction of organic farming during the time of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a minister said yesterday.

Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever

Former US President Bill Clinton has been admitted to a hospital after developing a fever, according to a spokesman for the Democrat.

Moody’s raises Sri Lanka’s rating

Christmas gifts are continuing to come Sri Lanka’s way, with Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) upgrading the island nation’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating to Caa1 from Ca.

Wayside bandits haunt people travelling Malabe-Ambathale road in Colombo

Special security measures have been introduced in response to multiple complaints from residents regarding frequent robberies, including vehicle thefts, along Chandrika Kumaratunga Mawatha, which runs from Malabe to Ambathale in Colombo.

Schoolboys arrested with forged currency notes in Digana

A group of schoolboys who had in their possession 57 forged currency notes of Rs.5,000 denomination were arrested yesterday by Theldeniya Police.

Electricity Act to be amended ensuring 100 per cent government stake in transmission, distribution

The Energy Ministry will continue with the electricity sector reforms process and necessary restructuring and unbundling of electricity generation, transmission and distribution functions, and the newly established Power Sector Reforms Secretariat (PSRS) is heading to complete the transfer plan and unbundling by June 2025 following the proposed amendment to the Electricity Act, an official said.

Twinkle Town Christmas Carnival

Railway staff, engine shortages halt extra trains during festive season

Due to a shortage of railway staff and train engines, the Railways Department is unable to operate extra train services during the festive season, according to the department.

November merchandise exports slide 5.6% YoY while services sector expands 21%

Sri Lanka’s export performance for the month of November witnessed a Year-on-Year (YoY) contraction of 5.6 percent with revenue reaching US$ 943.1 million.

Tri-forces security of former Presidents to be removed from today

The tri-forces security provided to former Presidents will be removed from today as announced by Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala.

Man injured in daylight shooting

A 30-year-old man was injured in a shooting by two unidentified assailants who arrived on a motorcycle in Koskandawala, Weeragula this afternoon.

Christmas Carol Concert at Presidential Secretariat