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Few showers predicted in several areas of the island today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa prov... Read More


Let us renew our humanity through compassion and bring joy to every home this Christmas - President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged all Sri Lankans to rise together as a nation to face the present with courage and unity. The President therefore called on all peopl... Read More


Police seize more than 2,300 firearms, over 23,000 kg of narcotics so far this year

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have seized a total of 2,341 firearms during special search and raid operations conducted island-wide since 01 January 2025. According to Police, the haul inclu... Read More


Reckless driver defying police orders crashes vehicle in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The driver of a car that failed to comply with police orders was involved in an accident while being pursued by police near the MooththanainaarKovil in Jaffna. Police had report... Read More


Excessive commercialization has overshadowed core values associated with Christmas - Cardinal

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The commercial economy has gradually transformed Christmas into yet another occasion focused on financial gain, rather than its true spiritual meaning, the Archbishop of Colombo ... Read More


Sri Lanka Aviation Unit rescues two injured UN personnel in CASEVAC mission

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit operating under the United Nations (UN) mandate in the Central African Republic (CAR) has successfully carried out a critical Casualty Evacuation (CAS... Read More


National Safety Day observance at Peraliya Tsunami Memorial tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The main national commemoration of National Safety Day is scheduled to be held tomorrow (26) from 8.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at the Peraliya Tsunami Memorial in Galle. A two-minute... Read More


Health Minister chairs discussion on expanding drug quality testing mechanism

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A special discussion was held under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, focusing on expanding and strengthening the process of maintain... Read More


Hikkaduwa UC budget defeated for the third time

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The budget of the Hikkaduwa Urban Council, which is under the control of the National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated for the third time. The Urban Council convened yest... Read More


Restoration work on landslide-hit Sri Pada-Hatton Road nears completion

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Restoration work on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was damaged by a landslide in Mahagiri Damba, is currently in its final stages. Army troops are currently carrying out restor... Read More