Govt. disburses Rs. 106 million initial relief for cyclone-hit industries
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has released Rs. 106.2 million in financial aid as part of the first phase of relief for industries impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. Under the program, 531 registered industrialists confirmed by divisional secretariats will…
England to review reports of drinking during Ashes tour
England cricket officials said they will review reports concerning players’ drinking habits during the ongoing Ashes tour in Australia, following media claims of excessive alcohol consumption during a mid-series break. England’s managing director of men’s cricket, Rob Key, said the…
Avenra Hotels Turns Up the Festive Spirit with Annual Cake Mixing
Avenra Hotels officially ushered in the festive season with its annual cake mixing ceremony, a key internal milestone on the group’s calendar that symbolises unity, goodwill and the spirit of Christmas. This year’s celebration was hosted at Avenra Beach Hikkaduwa,…
Commercial Bank donates Rs. 110 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has donated Rs. 110 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund established to support recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The donation was handed over by Commercial Bank Chairman Sharhan Muhseen to Secretary…
BASL urges transparent appointments to Constitutional Council
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the President and key officials to ensure the upcoming appointments of civil society representatives to the Constitutional Council are made through a transparent and consultative process. In a letter addressed to…
Special traffic plan for Galle Face ahead of Christmas celebrations
Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday announced a special traffic plan for central Colombo on December 24, anticipating heavy crowds and vehicle congestion as large numbers of people are expected to visit the Galle Face area to celebrate Christmas. Police said…
Sri Lanka Police launches festive season security & traffic plan
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that a formal security operation and traffic plan will be implemented during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festive season to ensure safety in cities and at religious sites. According to the Police, the…
Eastern Railway Service to Batticaloa resumes
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the schedule for the resumption of the Eastern Railway Service up to Batticaloa from Wednesday (24 Dec). According to the Railway Department, train operations between Gal Oya and Batticaloa are scheduled to recommence from tomorrow….
Disaster management reforms discussed at Premadasa–Jaishankar meeting
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Tuesday at India House in Colombo, holding discussions focused on disaster relief, transparency, and long-term disaster management cooperation. During the meeting, Premadasa expressed appreciation to…
Ella Three-Wheeler drivers protest ride-hailing services
Three‑wheeler drivers in Ella have raised objections to ride‑hailing taxis in the area, claiming the services severely affect their livelihoods, making an appeal to the Ella Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman to resolve the conflict. Speaking to the media, they said ordinary…