A special cargo flight carrying 69,000 kilograms of disaster relief humanitarian aid, valued at around EUR 500,000, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (17) from Germany and Luxembourg. MORE..
17 Dec 2025 (10:59 AM)
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to review the government s request for emergency financial assistance amounting to approximately USD 200 million under the Rapid Financing Instrument on Friday (19), according to the IMF Executive Board calendar. MORE..
17 Dec 2025 (12:46 PM)
Doctors attached to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital have launched a strike, citing the lack of adequate security. MORE..
17 Dec 2025 (2:05 PM)
A foreign-manufactured firearm and a stock of ammunition have been recovered based on information revealed during the interrogation of an underworld gang member known as "Kehelbaddara Padme", who is currently being held under a detention order. MORE..
17 Dec 2025 (8:47 AM)
A doctor at the Badulla Teaching Hospital has reportedly been assaulted by a three-wheeler driver. MORE..
17 Dec 2025 (3:37 PM)
The government has decided to extend the payment period for farmer pensions until December 31 considering the impact caused by the cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. MORE..
17 Dec 2025 (2:40 PM)