UNESCO Commission raises concerns over proposed road through Knuckles reserve
A proposal to reopen an old gravel road through the Knuckles Conservation Forest to restore access to the Meemure area has drawn concern from the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO, citing potential risks to the Central Highlands’ World Heritage…
Drug trafficking probe leads to freezing of assets worth Rs. 376 million
Assets worth more thDrug trafficking probe leads to freezing of assets worth Rs. 376 millionan Rs. 376 million linked to a 39-year-old suspected drug trafficker from Ibbagamuwa have been frozen for seven days under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act,…
Opposition Leader warns university law amendment is undemocratic
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the government is attempting to introduce an amendment to the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 in a manner that is undemocratic and lacking transparency. He said such a significant change should not be carried…
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table
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South Korean Buddhist delegations boost Sri Lanka Tourism
Sri Lanka has been highlighted as a growing tourism destination for South Koreans, with two VVIP Buddhist delegations visiting the island in December. A 120-member group, including senior monks from the Jogye Order, arrived on Dec. 1 for a pilgrimage…
MEPA urges public to stop discarding flood debris into environment
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has issued an urgent appeal to the public to stop discarding flood-related waste, especially plastics, mattresses, broken furniture and clothing, into the environment, particularly near waterways and wetlands. MEPA Chairman Samantha Gunasekara said the…
Family, Infant Injured in Accident Involving Jeep Driven by Former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala
A family, including a six-month-old infant, was injured in a road accident involving a jeep driven by Former Speaker and NPP MP Ashoka Ranwala in the Sapugaskanda area, police said. The head-on collision occurred on Thursday evening (11) in the…
Weather today: Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 December 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-Central provinces and in Puttalam and Trincomalee districts. Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at…
Weather : Showers and thundershowers in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers throughout the day in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central and Uva provinces, with localized heavy rainfall of about 50 mm likely in parts of the Northern Province. Afternoon showers are also expected…
Gambhir left fuming as India bowler Scripts Unwanted Record
India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh put up an embarrassing show when he came up to bowl the 11th over during South Africa’s innings in the second T20I in Mullanpur. The fast bowler was hit for a six by Quinton de…