Sri Lanka Police says it has observed significant misuse of the 119 emergency hotline by certain members of the public, prompting the need for greater public awareness and enforcement action. MORE..

18 Dec 2025 (6:11 PM)

The European Union (EU) has allocated a total of Euro 2.35 million of financial assistance to Sri Lanka. MORE..

18 Dec 2025 (5:27 PM)

The Colombo High Court has ruled that the decision of the former Colombo Chief Magistrate to reject a private complaint filed against then Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon was contrary to the law. MORE..

18 Dec 2025 (4:02 PM)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $40 million emergency assistance facility under its Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) to support Sri Lanka s recovery from the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

18 Dec 2025 (3:29 PM)

A proposal seeking to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the alleged lack of preparedness to minimise the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah has been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament. MORE..

18 Dec 2025 (3:03 PM)

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has reported that the Udadumbara area in the Kandy District has received over 200 mm of rainfall, raising serious concerns over landslide risks in the region. MORE..

18 Dec 2025 (2:14 PM)