Special Christmas Visitation Granted to Inmates Across Sri Lanka
Inmates in all prisons across the island have been granted a special opportunity to meet visitors today (25) in celebration
Showers and Thundershowers Expected in Several Areas
A few showers are expected in Uva Province and in the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, and Nuwara Eliya. Showers
597 Arrested in Island-Wide Police Operation Targeting Crime, Drugs, and Traffic Offenses
A total of 597 individuals were arrested on suspicion of involvement in criminal activities, as well as illicit liquor and
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Calls for Unity, Compassion, and Hope in Christmas Day Message 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged all Sri Lankans to come together as one nation and face the present with
Cyclone Ditwah Affects 374,000 Workers in Sri Lanka, ILO Estimates US$48 Million Monthly Income Loss
Around 374,000 workers in Sri Lanka have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah, according to a new study conducted by the
Killing of Minority Man Deepens Crisis in India–Bangladesh Relations
The killing of a man from a minority community during recent violent protests in Bangladesh has pushed already strained relations
Inaugural Smart Wings Flight from Poland Arrives in Sri Lanka for Winter Season
The inaugural winter-season flight from Poland to Sri Lanka landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (December 23).
Railways to Operate Special Train Services for Christmas and Year-End Holidays
The Department of Railways has announced that additional train services will be operated in view of the Christmas season, school
Gold Surges to Record High Above US$4,500 Amid Venezuela Tensions and Rate-Cut Hopes
Gold prices climbed to a record high above US$4,500 an ounce, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and growing
Temporary Driving Licences to Be Issued at BIA for Returning Sri Lankans
The Department of Motor Traffic has decided to issue temporary driving licences at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake