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Rehan Jayawickreme resigns from SJB

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) organizer for the Weligama electorate and former Mayor of Weligama, Rehan Jayawickreme, has announced his resignation from the party. In his resi... Read More


UK increases humanitarian aid to £1M for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The British High Commission in Colombo says that the United Kingdom (UK) is stepping up support for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, increasing UK humanitarian aid to a total of &#... Read More


One person killed in shooting in Dehiwala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- A 34-year-old person has been shot and killed near the 'A Quarters Ground' area in Dehiwala this evening (6), police said. The shooting had taken place at around 8.00 p.m. today ... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from Cyclone Ditwah crosses 600

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has reported that the number of deaths caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah and adverse weather conditions across all 25 districts of Sri Lanka has... Read More


Death toll from adverse weather rises to 618 with 209 still missing

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 618 as at 8.00 p.m. today (06), according to the Disaster Man... Read More


Deadline extended for filing income tax returns after Cyclone impact

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for the Year of Assessment 2024/2025 to 31 December 2025, in response to disruptions ca... Read More


Five injured after lorry collides with two cars on Marine Drive

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- Five individuals were injured and hospitalized following a road accident on Marine Drive in Bambalapitiya at around 2:30 AM today (06). According to Bambalapitiya Police, the acc... Read More


Navy seizes over 70 kg of narcotics from abandoned boat in Kalpitiya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 63.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and over 14.5 kilograms of heroin, concealed in three fertilizer sacks, during an operation off the K... Read More


Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas further extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The 'Level-3' (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in five districts has been extended. Accordingly, the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO)... Read More


Showers expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Meteorology Department states that the Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-Cent... Read More