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December holidays for Sinhala and Tamil schools extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that government and government-approved Sinhala and Tamil schools will remain closed from today (23) to January 04, 2026. Meanwhile, Musl... Read More


PM Harini and Jaishankar discuss Sri Lanka's post-disaster reconstruction efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar, met with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at Temple Trees today (23). Minister Jaisha... Read More


Tourist arrivals in December top 150,000

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A total of 154,609 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in December, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by ... Read More


Final rites of late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe to be performed on Thursday

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The final rites of the late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe will be performed on Thursday at the Borella General Cemetery. The body of the late actor is scheduled to be ... Read More


Arrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan Archchuna

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Fort Magistrate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna after he failed to appear in court during the hearing of a ca... Read More


Air quality in several provinces considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Northern, North Central, North Western and Western provinces currently ranges between 150 and 200, Dr. Ajith Gunawardena, the Media Spokesperso... Read More


Motorcycle used by gunman in Ambalangoda shooting found

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The motorcycle which was used by the gunman in the shooting incident reported in Ambalangoda this morning has been found, police stated. Police found the motorcycle abandoned on... Read More


South East Asian bloc to seek end to Thailand-Cambodia fighting

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- South East Asia's top diplomats are set to meet Monday in Malaysia to end deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia that have killed at least 41 people and displaced cl... Read More


NPP's budget defeated at Colombo Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The inaugural 2026 budget proposal of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), which is under the control of the ruling National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority... Read More


Body of male found in Attanagalu Oya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The body of a male has been found in the Attanagalu Oya. The body was discovered following information received by the Attanagalla Police Station. Police stated that the identi... Read More