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Showers and strong winds expected in several parts of the Island

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Showers will occur at times in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in the abo... Read More


Morocco beat Jordan 3-2 to win Arab Cup

Pakistan, Dec. 19 -- Morocco clinched the FIFA Arab Cup on Thursday, defeating Jordan 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling final at Lusail Stadium, Qatar. The victory was secured thanks to a late brace... Read More


Dr. Rukshan Bellana suspended following preliminary investigation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has taken steps to suspend Dr. Rukshan Bellana from his duties as Deputy Director of the National Hospital Colombo. The suspension has been... Read More


Ududumbara records highest rainfall in 24 hours

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC), citing the Meteorological Department, reported that Ududumbara received the highest rainfall in the country over the past 24 hours ending at... Read More


IMF to review $200M emergency funding request from Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is meeting today (19) to consider Sri Lanka's request for an emergency financial assistance package.Sri Lanka travel Follow... Read More


US pauses green card lottery after Brown University shooting

Pakistan, Dec. 19 -- US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday the immediate suspension of the diversity visa (DV) or green card lottery programme, citing its use by the suspect... Read More


GovPay surpasses Rs. Two Billion in digital transactions

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- GovPay, Sri Lanka's Government Digital Payment Platform concluded the year 2025 by surpassing Rs. 2 billion in total digital transaction value, marking a major milestone in the c... Read More


India reaffirms support for Sri Lanka's recovery after Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met Ceylon Workers Congress General Secretary and Member of Parliament Jeevan Thondaman at India House in Colombo on Wednesday... Read More


Centre's net direct tax collections rise 8% to Rs.17 trillion by mid-December

NEW DELHI, Dec. 19 -- The central government's direct tax revenue collection, after adjusting for refunds, stood at Rs.17 trillion in the April to mid-December period, rising 8% year-on-year, official... Read More


Sri Lanka takes key step toward Islandwide 5G deployment

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey with the official awarding of 5G spectrum licenses at a ceremonial event organised by the Telecommu... Read More