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The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence to review ongoing disaster response efforts, institutional reforms, and the coordination of international humanitarian assistance.
Mahindra India donated Rs. 100 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund this afternoon at the Ministry of Labour.
The Irrigation Department has warned of possible flood conditions in several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River during the next 48 hours due to rainfall received since last night in parts of the river’s catchment areas.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa, has alleged that despite assurances from the government, no compensation has so far been received by people affected by recent adverse weather conditions.
The Disaster Management Center have issued warnings for drivers travelling on the Kandy-Mahiyanganaya road due to the risk of landslides following heavy rainfall in the mountainous areas of Ududumbara and Hunnasgiriya.
Lionel Messi’s recent visit to India came with a hefty price tag, according to Indian media reports, though the exact amount paid to the Argentine football star has not been officially disclosed. Several Indian media outlets reported that Messi’s appearance fee for the multi-city promotional visit was estimated at between 100 and 150 crore Indian rupees (approximately $12 million to $18 million). Neither Messi’s representatives nor the event organisers have publicly confirmed the figure. The visit, which included public appearances and promotional events, drew massive attention across India, particularly in cities with large football followings. Organisers offered a range of…
A delegation of the Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) has met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Chennai and handed over a letter urging India to press Sri Lanka to move away from its unitary state structure and adopt a federal system, the party said. TNPF leader and Jaffna District MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam said the delegation requested the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to persuade India’s central government to exert pressure on Colombo, arguing that only a federal system would allow Tamils to fully enjoy the powers envisaged under the Indo-Lanka Accord. “Only through a federal arrangement can the Tamil…
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake on Thursday (18th) announced a series of administrative and policy decisions following an inspection visit to the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) office in Werahera. The decisions are aimed at improving service efficiency, reducing congestion and modernizing systems at the department. Key decisions announced are as follows: A Queue Management System will be established at the Werahera office without delay. Trilingual name boards (Sinhala, Tamil and English) will be displayed near the main entrance as a matter of urgency. To mandatorily implement a new Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) system by…
Sri Lankan cricket legend Mahela Jayawardena has issued a public warning against fraudulent advertisements circulating on social media that use artificial intelligence to falsely portray him endorsing financial schemes. Speaking to NewsWire, Jayawardena said the advertisements are completely fake and urged the public not to fall victim to such scams. “Please do not believe these things. I have nothing to do with any investment or financial promotions. These videos are created using AI and are meant to mislead people,” Jayawardena told NewsWire. The former Sri Lanka captain said scammers are using AI-generated visuals and voice cloning to closely imitate his…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Sri Lanka, urging travelers to “practice enhanced precautions” due to a surge in the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. The alert, issued in December 2025, comes as the South Asian island nation struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which left infrastructure crippled and health services strained. (Newswire) The post US issues Level 2 Chikungunya Virus alert in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.
Due to rainfall received since last night in certain catchment areas of the Mahaweli River, there is a possibility of flood conditions during the next 48 hours in the low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River within the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions: Kinniya, Muttur, Kantale, Seruvila, Welikanda, Lankapura, Thamankaduwa, and Dimbulagala. Furthermore, there is a risk of inundation of the Batticaloa–Polonnaruwa Road (Gallella area), the access road to Somawathiya Raja Maha Vihara, and the surrounding areas of the Somawathiya Raja Maha Vihara. Therefore, devotees travelling to the Somawathiya RajaMaha Vihara are kindly requested to avoid travel to the area until further notice over…
Marking a major leap forward in the country’s digital transformation journey, SLT‑MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has made its 5G network publicly available, enabling Sri Lankans to experience the power and possibilities of next-generation connectivity. Beyond unprecedented speed and ultra-low latency, SLT-MOBITEL 5G represents a transformative ecosystem that will redefine how Sri Lankans learn, work, and lead their lifestyle. The technology has the potential to revolutionise key sectors such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, and enable innovation at scale. By accelerating digital inclusion and empowering enterprises, SLT-MOBITEL 5G will lay the foundation for a future-ready, knowledge-driven economy, positioning Sri Lanka…
Left to right: NOVA, the Humanoid Robot Powered by Dialog 5G Ultra and Supun Weerasinghe, Director / Group Chief Executive, Dialog Axiata PLC Over 1.5 million Dialog subscribers already connected to the largest 5G network in Sri Lanka First operator to commercially enable 5G in Sri Lanka, powered by 220 live sites connected across the country, underscoring leadership in next-generation connectivity Only operator to secure 27 GHz spectrum, enabling gigabit speeds and advanced enterprise solutions, alongside 3500 MHz spectrum to support nationwide 5G coverage Plans to invest USD 100 million towards expanding 5G connectivity across Sri Lanka over the next two years…
All schools in the Central Province will be closed on Friday, December 19, and Monday, December 22, due to adverse weather conditions, according to the Chief Secretary of the Central Province. (Newswire) The post Schools in Central Province closed on Friday and Monday appeared first on Newswire.
ECONOMYNEXT – More than 29,600 businesses under Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise categories have registered under the disaster-affected businesses in Sri Lanka, Industries Minister Sunil Handunnetti told the Parliament. Revealing the businesses hit by the Ditwah-hit devastation, the Minister said as of Wednesday (17), the government has received information over a total of 29,649 industries hit by the disaster. “I think there are more than 29,000 businesses. They have to fill a small form,” to get registered, the Minister told the parliament while summarising the disaster-hit industries and businesses. “Out of these, we have already assessed the damages of over…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Sampath Bank said it plans to issue up to 200 million debentures to raise a total of 20 billion rupees. The Basel III compliant-Tier 2, listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable debentures and/or Green and/or Sustainability Bonds with a non-viability conversion feature will be issued at 100 rupees each. The debentures will be issued in one or more issuances within two years from the date of obtaining shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting, the bank said. “The structure of the issuance, type of debentures/ bonds to be issued, coupon rates, frequency of interest payments, and other…
The Maldivian Coast Guard on Wednesday captured two Sri Lankan fishing boats found within the Maldives’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The interception of the Sri Lankan vessels was announced by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) in a statement on Thursday morning. The vessels are accused of operating illegally within the Maldives’ EEZ. According to the MNDF, the vessels were taken into custody by the Coast Guard at around 08:30 am on Wednesday, from 51 nautical miles east of HA. Kelaa. This was carried out in a surveillance operation run by the Coast Guard in collaboration with the Air Corps,…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.40/55 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday, strengthening from 309.65/72 the previous day, after having depreciated over the week, dealers said, while bond yields closed broadly steady. The rupee closed at 309.05/15 last Friday. Sri Lanka’s rupee has fallen from around 292 to the dollar in December 2024, amid record current account surpluses and narrowing budget deficits as the the central bank selectively denied convertibility to private importers after buying dollars and creating liquidity. RELATED : Sri Lanka’s exchange rate depreciation by ‘Political Ravishment’ A bond maturing on 15.12.2026 closed…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Thursday, data on its site showed. The ASPI closed down 0.17 percent, or 37.12 points, at 22,292.57; while the S&P SL20 closed down 0.06 percent, or 3.90 points, at 6,066.43. Turnover was 2.3 billion rupees. Top positive contributors to the ASPI were John Keells Holdings (up 20 cents at 21.20 rupees), Ceylon Tobacco (up 27 rupees at 1,724), Pickme (up 4 rupees at 149.00), Bukit Darah (up 18.25 rupees at 1,030.25), and DFCC Bank (up 1 rupee at 147). Yaden Capital (Private) Limited has increased its stake in Maharaja Foods…