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)
A Turkish Airlines flight, which was forced to make an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) due to a technical fault, is scheduled to depart for Istanbul, Turkey, at 10-00 p.m. tomorrow (18), according to the airline s official website. more..
17 Dec 2025 (4:24 PM)
A Supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion is to be presented to the Parliament tomorrow (18) to restore the livelihoods of those affected due to the sudden disaster situation. MORE..
17 Dec 2025 (4:57 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)
Naveed Akram, the surviving suspect in Sunday s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist act, according to the New South Wales Police. MORE..
17 Dec 2025 (1:23 PM)
Officials of the Government Translators Service Union met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister s Office to discuss several issues including salary concerns. MORE..
17 Dec 2025 (11:57 AM)