Legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola passes away at the age of 92 years, according to family sources The post Legendary singer Latha Walpola passes away appeared first on Newswire.
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ECONOMYNEXT – Vietnam’s Vikyno has become the market leading 2-wheel tractor in Sri Lanka in 2025, an analysis of Sri Lanka’s vehicle registry data by J B Securities, a Colombo-based equities brokerage shows. In November 99 Vikyno two-wheel tractors were sold, up from 53 in October and 33 in September. The Vikyno is advertised online by Brown and Company. Japan’s Kubota was the second most popular 2-wheel tractor with 54 units registered in November, 38 in October and 22 in September. Kubota was for many years a popular 2-wheel tractor brand in Sri Lanka. The tractors are used by farmers…
Sri Lankan security forces have uncovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation following intelligence received by the Army Intelligence Unit, police said. The raid was carried out on December 26 in coordination with the Bandarawela Divisional Criminal Intelligence Unit in the Haldummulla area. Searches conducted in the Aluthwela Reserve Forest and the Unakanda Reserve Forest led to the seizure of more than 320,000 cannabis plants cultivated across approximately six acres of land. Police said the seized cannabis plants are estimated to be worth nearly Rs. 80 million. Further legal action is being carried out by the Bandarawela Divisional Intelligence Unit, police said.…
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) has not included Sri Lanka internationals Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka in the squad for today’s three-day Tier B domestic match. The decision stems from the duo leaving for the ILT20 without featuring in SSC’s domestic fixtures, a move that has reportedly angered the club. Both players left for the tournament after receiving no-objection certificates from Sri Lanka Cricket. The development comes at a crucial time for Sri Lanka Cricket, which had recalled several national players from overseas leagues to ensure match practice in local conditions, particularly against spin, ahead of the upcoming World Cup and…
A decision must be taken regarding several schools in the Central Province that are at risk of landslides, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) said.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has warned investors not to trade through unauthorised applications, warning that the BoMate App has fraudulently used the CSE logo.
Six individuals who were planning to hail a petrol bomb at a nightclub in Seeduwa were arrested with six petrol bombs.
Sri Lankan police have seized 133 mobile phones and other prohibited items during a series of search operations conducted at the Boossa High-Security Prison, the Police Media Division said. The seizures were made during 72 search operations carried out at the prison between January 1 and December 26, 2025, police said. In addition to mobile phones, officers recovered 159 SIM cards, 110 phone chargers, 122 data cables, 56 hands-free devices, 12 mobile phone batteries, three knives, 2.85 grams of heroin, and 40.012 grams of tobacco. Police said the latest operation was conducted on December 24, when officers from the Special…
Legendary Sri Lankan western musician Maxi Rozairo has passed away at the age of 77, local media reported. Rozairo was widely regarded as a pioneer of western music in Sri Lanka and made a lasting contribution to the country’s music scene over several decades. His work influenced generations of musicians and helped popularise western musical styles locally. The post Veteran western musician Maxi Rozairo passes away at 77 appeared first on Newswire.
The personal security officer of Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal, who was produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court on charges of threatening a female lawyer, was released on a surety of Rs. 100,000 on Friday, court officials said. The suspect had been arrested following a complaint alleging intimidation and verbal threats against the lawyer. (Newswire) The post Kaduwela Mayor’s security officer granted bail over alleged threat to lawyer appeared first on Newswire.
Mahbub Ali Zaki, the assistant coach of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Dhaka Capitals and a specialist pace bowling coach attached to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has died after suffering a heart attack just before the start of a match on Saturday. Zaki collapsed on the field moments before Dhaka Capitals’ opening game of the BPL T20 2026 in Sylhet. He was rushed to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. He was 59. In a statement, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed that Zaki passed away at around 1:00 p.m. on December 27 in Sylhet. “The Bangladesh Cricket Board…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will meet his US counterpart Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, as talks continue on ending Russia’s full-scale war.
Thailand has emerged as the most booked international destination for Indian travellers, overtaking the United Arab Emirates, according to year-end booking data released by MakeMyTrip. The data, based on bookings made for the year-end holiday period, shows the UAE ranked second, followed by Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Malaysia in the top five international destinations booked by Indian travellers. Industry analysts attribute Thailand’s top ranking to strong air connectivity, visa-friendly entry policies, competitive pricing and a wide range of leisure offerings. The UAE continued to remain a popular choice due to its short travel time, shopping and family-friendly attractions. Sri Lanka’s…
The government will provide Rs. 500,000 to each household affected by the Ditwah cyclone without conducting individual damage assessments, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said.
A few showers are expected to occur in parts of the Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, according to the latest weather forecast.
Thirty-five officials from Sri Lanka’s National Audit Office (NAO) have completed a two-week capacity-building programme at the International Centre for Information Systems and Audit (iCISA) in Noida, India, the High Commission of India in Colombo said. The programme was held from December 8 to 19 and focused on strengthening technical expertise in information technology audits and public procurement audits. During the first week, participants received training in IT audit frameworks, including information systems governance, risk-based audit planning, cybersecurity and data privacy, in line with international standards and guidance issued by the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI). The training…
Cinnamon Grand Colombo has issued a clarification addressing public concerns surrounding the cancelled or disrupted “NE-YO Live in Sri Lanka” concert, acknowledging the disappointment and frustration felt by fans who had eagerly anticipated the event.
There is a growing risk of a shortage of propofol infusion/injection, a key drug used for anesthesia in surgical procedures, Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance Chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has sold 1,006 million rupees of treasury bills offered on tap at average rates of 7.95 percent and 8.19 percent, the public debt management office said, bringing the total of bills sold this week to 83.46 billion rupees. The debt office sold 6-month bills at 7.95 percent. The debt office sold 12-month bills at 8.19 percent. On Tuesday (23) the debt office raised 82.45 billion rupees of 3, 6 and 12 month bills. Read more Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise, 12-month up 16bp Settlement date was December 26. (Colombo/Dec27/2025)
A young elephant, around five years old, was killed early this morning (27) when a van collided with it near the Galoya area on the Habarana-Trincomalee main road, police said. The van, traveling from Habarana toward Trincomalee with 10 passengers on board, hit the elephant while it was reportedly crossing the road. Police further said that the van’s driver and passenger, who were injured in the accident, were admitted to Dambulla Hospital for treatment. The post Young elephant killed in Habarana van accident appeared first on Newswire.