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December 30, 2025

GMOA may take up Dr. Bellana's issue at ex-co

The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) may take up the NHSL (National Hospital of Sri Lanka) issue at its executive committee meeting tomorrow (31), GMOA spokesman Dr. Chammil Wijesinghe has said.

1 mins

Seven financial institutions, including two banks, fined for violating regulations

The Central Bank has imposed 'administrative penalties' on several financial institutions, including two banks, for non-compliance with the provisions of the FTRA (Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006) The Bank stated:

1 mins

2025: 343 Indian poachers arrested

The Navy has seized 43 fishing boats, along with 343 fishers, this year, for poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The last interception was made south of the Delft Island, Jaffna, on 27 December.

1 mins

US slashes UN humanitarian aid to $2bn

The United States has said it will contribute only $2bn in United Nations humanitarian assistance - a small fraction of its traditional funding scope - as President Donald Trump's administration continues to heavily downsize its role in foreign aid, Al Jazeera and other news agencies have reported.

1 mins

Seven financial institutions, including two banks, fined for violating regulations

The Central Bank has imposed 'administrative penalties' on several financial institutions, including two banks, for noncompliance with the provisions of the FTRA (Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006)

1 mins

China launches drills around Taiwan in 'stern warning' to external forces

China has launched live-fire drills around Taiwan, deploying air, Navy and rocket troops for war games that its military said were aimed at testing combat readiness and delivering a \"stern warning\" against \"separatist\" and \"external interference\" forces, Al Jazeera reported.

1 mins

Dr. Bellana: “I was removed as NHSL Deputy Director for exposing Rs. 900 mn fraud”

Interdicted Deputy Director at the National Hospital, Sri Lanka (NHSL) Dr. Rukshan Bellana yesterday (29) alleged that the powers that be moved against him for seeking the CIABOC (Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption) investigation into a massive fraud at the NHSL laboratory.

2 mins

GMOA may take up Dr. Bellana's issue at ex-co

1 mins

Two women among four held over bid to smuggle in narcotics

Acting on a tip off, the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) yesterday (29) thwarted an attempt by a group of passengers to smuggle in 20 kilograms and 684 grams of \"Kush\" cannabis, with a street value of Rs. 200 mn, via the BIA.

1 mins

BIA unions demand bonuses equal to five months' basic salaries

BIA unions, including those affiliated to political parties, are demanding bonuses equal to five months' basic salaries.

1 mins

Colombo-Puttalam railway line restored

The Railways Department yesterday (29) announced the restoration of services on the Puttalam line.

1 mins

Bid to smuggle in cigarettes worth Rs 11.3 mn foiled

Customs at the BIA yesterday (29) foiled an attempt by two persons to smuggle in a consignment of foreignmade cigarettes worth Rs. 11.3 million.

1 mins

People warned of rising water levels at Kotmale reservoir

The Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority has issued an urgent safety warning to residents living along the banks of the Kotmale Oya and the Mahaweli River, as water levels in the Kotmale Reservoir are reaching maximum capacity.

1 mins

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates 280 government-built houses for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin on Saturday inaugurated 280 newly constructed free houses for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees at Kasthambadi village near Polur in Tiruvannamalai district, underscoring India's continuing humanitarian engagement with Tamils displaced by Sri Lanka's ethnic conflict.

1 mins

In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah SLSTL, IESL call for high-capacity rail corridor to Kandy

Sri Lanka Society of Logistics and Transport (SLSTL) has said that in the wake of the devastating damages caused to the main railway line, the government should consider a proposal made by the society along with the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), in 2017, for an alternative rail alignment to Kandy.

2 mins

Israel faces backlash over recognition of African territory

Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as an independent country, has sparked widespread condemnation from African governments, amid concerns that the move could undermine regional stability, RT reported yesterday (29)

1 mins

Lahore Aitchison College students visit Pakistan High Commission, Colombo

A group of 41 Secondary school students from Aitchison College, Lahore, Pakistan, paid an orientation visit yesterday (29) to the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo.

1 mins

The Customs and revenue bubble

Sri Lanka Customs is on cloud nine, boasting that it has set a revenue record.

2 mins

Reservoir operation and flooding

Former Director General of Irrigation, G.T. Dharmasena, in an article, titled \"Revival of Innovative systems for reservoir operation and flood forecasting\" in The Island of 17 December, 2025, starts out by stating:

5 mins

Rebuilding Sri Lanka Through Inclusive Governance

In the immediate aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the government has moved swiftly to establish a Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka with a core committee to assess requirements, set priorities, allocate resources and raise and disburse funds.

4 mins

Huge online scam operations are flourishing in war-torn Myanmar: I travelled there to find out why

Southeast Asia has become the “ground zero” for the global online scamming industry, according to the UN, costing victims billions of US dollars each year.

3 mins

Lakshman Balasuriya - Not just my boss but a father and a brother

It is with profound sadness that we received the shocking news of untimely passing of our dear leader Lakshman Balasuriya.

2 mins

It's all over for Maxi Rozairo

The legendary Sri Lankan singer and musician, Maxi Rozairo, widely recognised for his decades-long career as a leading vocalist in the music scene, is no more.

1 mins

Enrique Iglesias welcomes fourth child

Singer Enrique Iglesias and his longtime partner Anna Kournikova welcomed their fourth child this month.

1 mins

Plenty of excitement to welcome 2026

The city of Colombo, especially Galle Face, has certainly been buzzing with excitement, since the start of the festive season!

1 mins

Listening to the Language of Shells

The ocean rarely raises its voice.

4 mins

ACL FireGuard sets the Purple Standard

For over two decades, safety has been more than a requirement for ACL Cables PLC it has been a responsibility.

1 mins

Some bounce in bourse inspired by positive uptick in economy

The CSE witnessed some positive investor sentiment yesterday mainly due to the economy moving in a positive direction against the backdrop of the overall budget deficit declining to 37 percent of GDP.

2 mins

'Tea industry largely spared cyclone damage'

Reports received by us from tea brokers, the Colombo Tea Traders' Association (CTTA) and other sources indicated that, by and large, the local tea sector has been spared by the recent weather havoc.

1 mins

Elephant House Ice Cream marks historic launch in Australia

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC, has launched its iconic Elephant House Ice Cream in Australia, marking a bold step in the brand's global expansion.

1 mins

SLAF, Aviyana Ceylon partner to elevate high-end sports tourism with Eagles' Monsoon Cup 2026

-Sports tourism gets a boost: dignitaries at the sponsorship-formalizing ceremony.

2 mins

Rebuilding housing post-Ditwah: Lessons from Sri Lanka’s Tsunami experience

The Ditwah Cyclone ranks second only to the December 2004 Tsunami in terms of damage to housing in Sri Lanka's recent history.

5 mins

Children's loneliness

Loneliness among children is a quiet crisis that often goes unnoticed until it manifests in behaviour that worries parents, teachers or caregivers.

2 mins

Atkinson becomes third England bowler out of Ashes

Gus Atkinson has become the third England pace bowler to be ruled out of the Ashes series after confirmation he will miss the final Test against Australia in Sydney.

1 mins

Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal.

1 mins

What did Sabalenka and Kyrgios' Battle of the Sexes achieve?

When murmurs began about Aryna Sabalenka facing Nick Kyrgios in an exhibition match billed as the new ‘Battle of the Sexes’, many wondered what it was setting out to achieve.

4 mins

'Silly' to change England management - Root

Joe Root says the England players are \"absolutely committed\" to the team's management and it would be \"silly\" to make changes following the Ashes series defeat.

3 mins

Under 19 Cricket

Bihan, Mevindu shine on day one

1 mins

Bihan, Mevindu shine on day one

A century by Bihan Gamage and and a six wicket haul by Mevindu Kumarasiri were the individual highlights on day one of the Under 19 Division I Tier 'A' and 'B' matches on Monday.

1 mins

Record Mandhana-Verma stand sees India go 4-0 up

A record partnership between India's openers was the highlight of another dominant performance from the hosts that saw them take a 4-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka on Sunday (December 28).