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NPP MP resolves long-standing problem of deep-sea fishermen in Valaichchenai

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The long-standing problem of deep-sea fishermen in Valaichchenai has been resolved by NPP MP Kandasamy Prabhu. Fishermen in the Valaichchenai area of the Batticaloa district are... Read More


Traffic plan for Galle Face area from today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A special Police traffic and security plan has been implemented for the festive season for central Colombo today (24). Police Media stated yesterday (23) that a special traffic ... Read More


Cabinet consent for continuing programme till August 31, 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the continuation of the Suraksha Student Insurance programme for the September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 year, together with several amendm... Read More


Candidates must report address changes for A/L Exams - Exams Dept

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Examinations Commissioner General Indika Liyanage stated yesterday (23) that candidates sitting for the postponed G.C.E. Advanced Level subjects must inform the Examinations Depa... Read More


Thalawa PS 2026 Budget passed sans Opposition

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The 2026 Budget of the Thalawa Pradeshiya Sabha, led by the NPP, was passed yesterday. However, 13 Opposition members walked out of the chamber, saying that a procedural issue h... Read More


HL-FRAC fourth session held in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The fourth session of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held at the Parliament complex, presided over by Defence Deputy Minist... Read More


Maris students clean up Maha Oya-Kammalthota estuary after floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A successful environmental cleanup programme was carried out at the Maha Oya-Kammalthota estuary in Kochchikade, on Saturday (20) from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm, responding to the pollu... Read More


MKS Group donates towards 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The MKS Group of Companies in Melbourne, made a financial donation of AUS$ 30,000/- (LKR 6,027,039.00) to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka'Fund established by the Central Bank of Sri La... Read More


Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe, who enriched Sri Lankan cinema, theatre, and television for over five decades as both an actor and director, passed away on the night of ... Read More


Gold prices hit record highs, surging beyond US$ 4,400

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Gold prices hit record highs on Monday, extending a historic rally fueled by U.S. rate-cut hopes and rising global risks. The precious metal surged beyond the US$ 4,400-an-ounce ... Read More