SriLankan Airlines Launches Post–Cyclone Ditwah Destination Recovery Campaign
SriLankan Airlines has launched a one-month international destination promotion campaign on 16 December 2025, aimed at restoring global confidence in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah and reaffirming the country’s readiness to welcome travellers. The campaign will run across Meta and…
Suraksha student insurance scheme extended with expanded benefits
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Suraksha Student Insurance Programme for the 2025–2026 academic year, along with a series of amendments to expand coverage and improve access. The programme, implemented through Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd, covers…
NPP accused of Budget vote irregularities in Negombo & Horana
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardena has accused the Negombo Municipal Council of misconduct during the passage of its budget, claiming the vote was bypassed despite opposition objections. Speaking to the media, Jayawardena said SJB councillors had raised concerns…
Cabinet bans single-use plastics in Sri Pada sensitive zone
The Cabinet has approved a series of strict measures to minimise the use of polythene and plastic within the Sri Pada environmentally sensitive zone during the annual pilgrimage season. Sri Pada, which attracts large numbers of pilgrims for nearly six…
Cabinet approves new advisory bodies for seven local industry sectors
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of seven new consultancy committees aimed at strengthening and promoting local production industries, the government said. The decision expands an existing framework of 20 consultancy boards already operating in the industrial…
Indian FM Jaishankar meets PM Harini
Visiting Indian Minister of External Affairs, Subramaniam Jaishankar, met with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees in Colombo today (23 Dec). Minister S. Jaishankar is currently in Sri Lanka as the Special Envoy of Indian Prime Minister Shri…
US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, according to pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. It is the first pill of its kind to receive approval from the regulator, marking a new…
School holidays : New update from Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the conclusion of the 2025 academic year and the commencement of the 2026 academic year for state schools. Accordingly, the ministry has decided to end the 2025 academic year for all…
Mayor Vrai says Colombo budget to proceed despite initial defeat
The budget presented by the Colombo Municipal Council on December 22 was defeated at the initial vote due to political reasons rather than its content, Colombo Mayor Vrai Cally Balthazaar said on Tuesday. In a statement issued following the vote,…
Court issues Warrant for MP Ramanathan Archchuna
An arrest warrant has been issued against Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna. The Colombo Magistrate’s Court issued the warrant due to his failure to appear in court in connection with a case related to exerting influence on a police officer…