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December 28, 2025

Met. Dept warns of heavy rain across several provinces from tomorrow

The Meteorology Department has said that as an active easterly wave is expected to move across the island from December 29, rainy conditions are likely to intensify, particularly in the Northern, North-Central

1 mins

IGP warns cops against presenting hampers or gifts to superiors

IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued a letter, warning police officers against presenting gifts to senior officers during festivals or special occasions.

1 mins

India and New Zealand conclude free trade agreement

Governments across the globe are seeking to diversify trade links due to the uncertainty driven by Trump's sweeping tariffs.

2 mins

Christmas Full Mass is held in Brussels in remembrance of victims of Cyclone Ditwah in Lanka

The Sri Lankan Catholic and nonCatholic community in Belgium gathered for a Christmas Full Mass organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka on 21 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka Residence in Brussels, in remembrance of the victims of Cyclone Ditwa.

1 mins

PAFFREL sets 2026 voter census in motion, calls for vigilant party oversight

The voter census activities for the year 2026 are scheduled to commence on 1st February 2026, the People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) announced.

1 mins

Lanka makes history with first-ever international Tamil debating victory

Sri Lanka's Tamil Debaters' Council has made history, clinching its maiden international debating crown through the National Development Squad's victory in Malaysia.

2 mins

'Centennial Celebration of Sri Lankan Cinema 1925-2025 and the declaration of the 25 Best Films of 75 Years of Sri Lankan Sound Cinema (Talkies)'

The 'Centennial Celebration of Sri Lankan Cinema 1925-2025 and the declaration of the 25 Best Films of 75 Years of Sri Lankan Sound Cinema (Talkies)' organized by the Ministry of Buddhist, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Department of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka Arts Council and the State Cinema Panel will be held tomorrow (29) at 4.30 pm at the Department of Government Information Auditorium, Ministry of Mass Media, Colombo 5.

1 mins

Kelani Valley Plantations named Patron of UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka's Water & Ocean Stewardship Group

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL) has been invited to serve as Patron of the Water & Ocean Stewardship Working Group of the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka, marking a significant recognition of the company's longstanding leadership in sustainability and responsible agribusiness.

1 mins

Jaishankar's visit reflects close India–Lanka friendship: FM Herath

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday said that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to Colombo is a strong reflection of the close friendship and enduring partnership between India and Sri Lanka.

1 mins

WNPS urges halt to Mandaitivu Cricket Stadium over environmental concerns

The development of the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium and Sports Complex on Mandaitivu Island, is not only unlawful but poses a serious threat to Mandaitivu's fragile ecosystems and local communities, the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) has warned in a formal letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

1 mins

Christmas cake inflation 4.4-pct in 2025 amid rupee depreciation

ECONOMYNEXT - Inflation measured by the Sri Lanka Christmas cake, widely acclaimed to be the world's most delicious, rich, 'decadent' and interesting confection of its kind, has risen by 4.4 percent in 2025, amid rupee depreciation, an analysis of retail prices show.

3 mins

'Good friends': Sri Lanka envoy hails strong ties with Türkiye

Niluka Kadurugamuwa says bilateral cooperation spans politics, economy, culture, and education

2 mins

The energy we blame but never value:

A first attempt to quantify biomass' hidden contribution

3 mins

The Art of Preparation: Lessons from Sanghamittā Mahātherī and Mahesī Anulā Devī

In a world that often celebrates \"day\", \"arrival\" and the \"result\" — the signed treaty, the product launch, the graduation ceremony — the history of the Buddha Dhamma whispers a more profound secret: Success is not an event; it is a prepared process.

4 mins

The Sydney tragedy and our 'Eight Minute' world

Leadership is not about amplifying public anger.

4 mins

THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT- For whom the bell tolls?

It cannot be gainsaid that without a Proceeds of Crime Act (or a similar piece of legislation with a different title) the fight to eliminate financial crime cannot be won.

5 mins

Digambaram draws a broad brush canvas of SL's existing political situation

Palani Digambaram is not a politician known for grandstanding or abstract theorizing.

6 mins

Executive brinkmanship

Pressure is mounting on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to ensure that an Auditor General is appointed without further delay.

2 mins

True Santa & Fake Santa in the US. NPP underwhelmed by Square-toed Critics

A telling Christmas cartoon in a Canadian newspaper (The Globe and Mail) shows the American Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents apprehending and attacking Santa Claus as he lands in the US presumably without a visa.

7 mins

After Christmas Day

We are in this period — the days immediately following Christmas — December 25.

3 mins

Imaginative prevention of grabbing Gannoruwa Vet and Agricultural complex for Gam Udawa

(Excerpted from In Pursuit of Governance, autobiography of MDD Peiris)

4 mins

How Fountain Café tried to bag the Metropole chef after the Chairman enjoyed a sumptuous steak

(Excerpted from the anecdotal memoirs of Nihal Kodituwakku)

7 mins

'I want to build a secure Bangladesh for all communities': Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh should be a \"secure\" home for all communities cutting across religious and regional differences within the country, said Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

3 mins

Review of “Around the World in Magnets: Sri Lanka Edition”

The authors are two Indians, Dr. Antony Vipin Das and Vidushi Duggal.

4 mins

SLT-Mobitel leads Lanka's 5G Digital Transformation

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.

2 mins

ComBank and Colonial Motors in year-long partnership to promote Mazda vehicles

Committed to elevating customer lifestyles and making the best in mobility accessible to everyone, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Colonial Motors (Ceylon) Limited, the authorised agent for Mazda in Sri Lanka, to facilitate the purchase of Mazda vehicles through the Bank's leasing solutions.

1 mins

Tourist arrivals exceed last year by Dec 21 despite Ditwah

Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals reached 154,609 by December 21, 2025 up from 150,563 last year, despite a slowdown in the first two weeks after Cyclone Ditwah, data from the tourist promotion office showed.

1 mins

Sri Lanka Insurance Supports 1000 Families in Flood-Affected Areas

Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General, in collaboration with the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), extended vital assistance to 1,000 families affected by the recent 'Ditwah' cyclone.

1 mins

Nawaloka Hospitals Colombo Marks Four Decades of Responsible, Patient Centered Healthcare

For more than four decades, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC has played a vital role in Sri Lanka's healthcare landscape, guided by a steadfast commitment to safe, ethical, and patient-centred care.

1 mins

AIA provided urgent medical relief to flood-affected families in Thalwatta

AIA Insurance Lanka stepped forward with urgent humanitarian support for communities devastated by the recent floods, conducting a full-scale medical health camp in Thalwatta recently.

1 mins

Hakgala Botanical Garden reopened with safety measures

The Hakgala National Botanical Garden, which was closed in the aftermath of the Ditwah cyclone, has been reopened to tourists from Friday, the Ministry of Environment said.

1 mins

Growing investor participation fuels unit trust industry performance

The unit trust industry of Sri Lanka reported a 16.5% year-over-year growth of its assets under management (AUM) to Rs. 597

2 mins

Threads of Equity: MAS Holdings’ Journey of Inclusion and Impact

MAS Holdings invited to be Patron of the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group of UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka

6 mins

'I'm not retiring' - Kipchoge's marathon world tour

For more than two decades, Eliud Kipchoge ran with history on his back and won almost everything there was to win.

2 mins

'Unfair' MCG pitch has 'done too much' - Vaughan

The pitch for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne has \"done too much\" and has resulted in an \"unfair\" contest between bat and ball, says former England captain Michael Vaughan.

3 mins

Time to close the Dickwella chapter

Sri Lanka's selectors have a long history of springing surprises that leave the public blinking in disbelief.

2 mins

DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND THE POWER OF SCIENCE

The key to managing future disasters is through the smart utilisation of science

7 mins

The enduring power of journalism in a world of more media and less freedom

On December 10, the year 2025 reached a murderous milestone.

3 mins

The Shapatar...

Once the race started, Babu quickly took the lead.

5 mins

The ‘strange fruit' of Bhaluka and a republic in retreat

On the night of December 18, 2025, a young man was beaten to death, tied to a tree, and set ablaze by a mob in Bhaluka, Mymensingh.

4 mins

The three lettered poet Sunil Sarath Perera

A couple of years ago, Sunil Sarath Perera published a collection of essays titled 'Mathaka Nimnaya,' or 'The valley of memories.'

4 mins

DiCaprio says he has never watched Titanic — or most of his own films

Leonardo DiCaprio may reign supreme on the big screen, but he says he has never actually watched Titanic - or most of his own films.

1 mins

What I Do, What I Love: A Life Shaped by Art, Wilderness and Truth

In a country where creative pursuits are often treated as indulgences rather than vocations, Saman Halloluwa's journey stands apart — carved patiently through brushstrokes, framed through a camera lens, and articulated through the written word.

3 mins

Vistas rooftop bar relaunch

NH Collection Colombo celebrated the grand relaunch of Vistas Rooftop Bar on 12 December 2025 with an extraordinary evening high above the city, as guests gathered to enjoy elevated experiences and panoramic views of Colombo’s skyline.

1 mins

Grey Hair could be a sign your body is fighting off skin cancer

Changing attitudes toward gray hair are causing more women, including celebrities like Jane Fonda, Andie MacDowell, and Melissa Gilbert, to proudly rock their silver locks.

1 mins

Understanding knee pain, with Dr. Harindu Wijesinghe

Dr. Harindu Wijesinghe is a physician in sports medicine and rheumatology.

4 mins

Radiant celebration of colour, craftsmanship and contemporary design

Elegance, craftsmanship and contemporary design came together as Tiesh unveiled thier latest prism jewellery collection at an exclusive cocktail evening at their showroom.

3 mins