Pipeline leak at Colombo Port triggers cleanup operation
A fuel leak has been reported from a pipeline connected to the first buoy used for fuel unloading at the Colombo Port, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said. In a statement, the CPC said fuel unloading through the affected pipeline…
President commissions new naval officers, pays tribute to Navy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the commissioning and passing-out parade at the Trincomalee Naval and Maritime Academy yesterday (13), emphasizing the importance of unity and dedication in rebuilding the nation after the recent disaster. He paid tribute to the Sri…
UAE relief team departs Sri Lanka after concluding humanitarian mission
The UAE Relief Team has departed Sri Lanka following the successful completion of its humanitarian mission, carried out in response to the severe impact of Cyclone and subsequent landslides. The deployment formed part of the United Arab Emirates’ emergency response…
Vehicle destroyed in fire on Southern Expressway
A motor vehicle travelling on the Southern Expressway caught fire near the 170.1 kilometre post this morning (14), police said. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the fire, however no injuries were reported. Expressway security personnel and fire services responded…
Five killed in separate road accidents on Saturday
Five people were killed in a series of road accidents reported from several parts of the country yesterday (13), police said. The accidents occurred in the Boralesgamuwa, Wellawa, Dankotuwa, Maduragoda and Kadawatha police areas. In Boralesgamuwa, a motorcycle collided with…
Pramodya Wickremasinghe likely to return as Sri Lanka chief selector – Sunday Times
Former Sri Lanka Chairman of Cricket Selectors Pramodya Wickremasinghe is likely to return to the post, with the Minister of Sports set to appoint a new five-member national selection committee in the coming days, the Sunday Times reported. Wickremasinghe, who…
Sri Lankan arrested at BIA with 2.3 kg of heroin
A Sri Lankan air passenger was arrested in the early hours of today (14) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, while attempting to leave the airport with a stock of heroin valued at Rs. 69.24 million. The suspect, a…
Weather today: showers expected in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 December 2025 A few showers may occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other areas of…
Hubpoint Global Recognises Maldivian Assistance During Cyclone Ditwah
Hubpoint Global has presented a Token of Appreciation to H.E. Masood Imad, High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka, in recognition of the humanitarian assistance extended by the Maldivian government and its people following the devastation caused…
Starlink donates 100 units to Sri Lanka for disaster management
The US-based Starlink company has donated 100 Starlink units to support disaster management operations in the country, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development said. Secretary to the Ministry, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, said the donation will help strengthen communication…