Telephone Conversation: Sri Lanka Expresses Gratitude to Tamil Nadu for Cyclone Aid
Sri Lanka has thanked the Tamil Nadu government for sending emergency relief supplies to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath said he conveyed the government’s appreciation during a telephone call with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K….
Retired Govt Analyst arrested over Rs. 6.4 million bribery case
A retired officer of the Government Analyst’s Department was arrested on Dec. 5 by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of accepting a bribe totalling Rs. 6,415,050. The arrest relates to an ongoing…
UK High Commissioner to Sri Lanka held a meeting with deputy minister of Mass Media
UK High Commission delegation led by High Commissioner H E Andrew Patrick visited the Ministry of Mass Media on 27th. Discussions focused on media freedom, government reforms, and regulatory initiatives in Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner shared UK best…
No Impact on Sri Lanka from 7.6 Japan Earthquake – Met Dept
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported near Misawa, Japan, on Monday evening, but authorities confirmed that it poses no threat to Sri Lanka. According to the Department of Meteorology, the quake occurred at approximately 7.45 p.m. Sri Lanka time and…
Shop owner arrested for secretly filming women in changing room
Police have arrested the owner of a clothing outlet in Thalawathugoda for allegedly hiding a camera inside a changing room and recording women while they tried on clothes, Lankadeepa newspaper reported. According to Thalangama Police, the arrest was made on…
Two firearms recovered in Valaichchenai
Two firearms were discovered on Monday morning (Dec. 8) during a raid carried out near the 20th milepost on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road. Police officers attached to the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit found a micro revolver, ammunition, along with a…
Hajj Committee donates Rs. 5 Mn for restoration of disaster-hit religious sites
The Hajj Committee has donated Rs. 5 million to support the restoration of religious sites damaged by the recent natural disaster, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs said on Monday (Dec. 8). The donation was officially handed over…
UN Pledges US$4.5 Million for Sri Lanka’s Disaster Recovery
Sri Lanka will receive full support from the United Nations (UN) for recovery and reconstruction following the recent extreme weather disaster, the UN Resident Representative in Sri Lanka Mark Andrew said on Monday. He made the pledge during a meeting…
Govt aiming to restore public transport services by Dec 31
The government expects to restore public transportation services to near-normal levels by December 31, according to Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake. While achieving 100 percent restoration may be challenging, the minister said efforts are underway to resume bus operations on nearly…
India delivers over 300 tonnes of disaster relief aid
India has delivered more than 300 tonnes of humanitarian relief assistance to Sri Lanka in response to Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage and displaced thousands across multiple districts. The relief consignment arrived in Colombo on Dec. 7 and was…