China's National Security Office in Hong Kong summons foreign journalists

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- The Hong Kong authorities summoned international news organisations to a rare meeting on Dec 6 to warn against "false information and smear campaigns" surrounding the city's deadli... Read More

Staff and tourists among 23 killed in Goa nightclub fire, officials say

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- At least 23 people have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in the coastal region of Goa, India, local officials say. The majority of victims are believed to be staff at ... Read More

Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- The death toll in Indonesia from recent flooding has passed 900, with hundreds still missing. More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when a rare and powerful cyclone formed over t... Read More

Lando Norris wins first F1 world championship title at Abu Dhabi GP

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- A tearful Lando Norris claimed his maiden Formula One world drivers' title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. The Briton finished third in the season... Read More

PHIs bust distribution of flood-damaged rice

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have uncovered an illegal racket involving the processing and distribution of flood-damaged rice deemed unfit for consumption in the Harispattuwa ar... Read More

Govt will not withdraw from IMF agreement - President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- Seeks US$ 200 Mn from IMF as emergency funding US$ 342 Million sought in IMF's upcoming tranche Supplementary estimate of Rs.50 Billion submitted yesterday Rs.200,000 for each hec... Read More

Widespread showers and thunderstorms expected across several provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matal... Read More

President Calls on the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (06) visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya and paid respects to the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbatuw... Read More

CBSL issues guidelines for handling and exchanging flood damaged banknotes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued detailed guidelines to help the public safely handle and preserve banknotes damaged by recent flooding. The advisory stresses prope... Read More

Adverse weather death toll Rises to 611

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that the death toll from the recent severe weather has risen to 611, according to an update issued this afternoon. A further 213 peopl... Read More

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