US imposes entry ban on 6 countries, partial limits on 15 others
The Trump administration has expanded the United States travel ban, adding six more countries to the list of nations whose citizens are barred from entering the country, including Syria and holders of travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority, according…
Japan to grant US$2.5m to 3 international agencies for Sri Lanka relief
The Government of Japan has decided to extend an emergency grant of US$2.5 million to Sri Lanka to support humanitarian relief efforts following widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Japanese authorities said Tuesday. The emergency assistance will be implemented through…
Technical issue forces Turkish Airlines flight to turn back to Colombo
Turkish Airlines flight TK 733 from Colombo to Istanbul landed safely at Bandaranaike International Airport at 12:28 a.m. following the reported technical issue. Airport authorities confirm all passengers and crew are safe. Airport officials say there is no disruption to…
7 Sri Lankan players set to feature in IPL 2026
Seven Sri Lankan cricketers will feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, with three players securing contracts at Tuesday’s mini-auction, while the remaining four were retained by their respective franchises. Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga were picked up…
Media stations warned over false and misleading reports
Cabinet spokesman and Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayathissa on Tuesday warned media institutions against spreading unverified information, as the government rejected claims that it failed to act on early warnings about severe weather linked to Cyclone Ditwah. Speaking at…
Meeting between French Senator Hon. Samantha Cazabonne and Deputy Minister of Mass Media, Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne
A meeting was held today (16 December) at the Ministry of Mass Media between a French Embassy delegation, led by French Senator Hon. Samantha Cazabonne, and the Deputy Minister of Mass Media, Hon. Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne. The discussion commenced…
Official: New Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Appointed
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Pramodya Wickremasinghe has been appointed Chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said on Tuesday. The appointment was announced in an official press release issued by the ministry, which…
Pathum Nissanka picked by Delhi in IPL auction
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka was signed by Delhi for INR 4 crore at the IPL auction, adding to a strong showing by Sri Lankan players, with Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana also securing deals. Nissanka, who has been a…
UAE Relief Team Honoured for Cyclone Ditwah Response
An appreciation program for the humanitarian relief services carried out by the United Arab Emirates Disaster Relief Team, led by Dr. Hamoud Saeed Hareb Al Afari, comprising 74 members, was held in Negombo on Monday (15). Certificates of appreciation for…
Controlled water release planned from Kaudulla Reservoir today
Sri Lanka’s Irrigation Department said spill gates of the Kaudulla Reservoir will be opened at around 5.00 p.m. today to manage inflows, with 500 cubic feet of water per second to be released into the Kawdulu Oya. The department said…