India has consistently stood by Sri Lanka: High Commissioner Colonne praises India’s role as first responder

Mahishini Colonne, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India hailed how India has consistently stood by Sri Lanka when the country faced key challenges in the last two decades and called New Delhi as a model for all other regions. In an exclusive interview to ANI, Colonne highlighted how India has come to Sri Lanka’s aid right from the 2004 Tsunami …

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Over 300 roads repaired, 14 more to be restored – RDA Director General K. W. Kandambi

The Road Development Authority (RDA) Director General K. W. Kandambi stated that 302 roads damaged due to floods and landslides in several parts of the island during the recent adverse weather, have now been opened for traffic and the remaining 14 roads are currently being urgently repaired. He was speaking at a media briefing yesterday, the Director General further said …

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Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue in 2025

Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a record revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025, exceeding the revised annual target, according to Customs Media Spokesperson and Director Chandana Punchihewa. The growth in revenue is attributed to a combination of internal measures introduced by Customs and the resumption of vehicle imports, which significantly increased collections. Last year’s revenue target stood at Rs. …

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Weather Forecast for 29 December 2025

Showers will occur at times in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern province and in Kandy, Anuradhapura and Trincomalee districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa province and in …

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Veteran singer Walpola’s funeral arrangements announced

The funeral arrangements for Latha Walpola have been announced. Her remains will lie in state at Jayaratne Restpect Home, Borella, from 4:00 PM on December 28 through December 30 for public respects. The funeral will be conducted with full state sponsorship On December 31, the remains will be at Independence Square, Colombo, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for state …

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Moving Forward from Ditwah: Understanding the Scale, Impact and Road to Recovery

The most devastating natural disaster to hit Sri Lanka in decades, Cyclone Ditwah, has forced the country into its most severe climate-related humanitarian crisis in recent memory. Sri Lanka is only beginning to recover and analysts are only now starting to review the disaster in its totality and examine its economic, health and agricultural impacts and the methods by which …

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Accident Report: Many deaths due to motorcycle accidents

The 80-year-old pedestrian who was hospitalized after a fatal accident that hit a motorbike on the road in front of the Yakkala Public Bank on 2025.12.23 pm. The biker has been arrested and he is a 37 year old resident of Pallewela, Thorapitiya area. A motorbike that was injured in a fatal accident that occurred in Pahalagama Ellawala area on …

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Ne-Yo apologises to Sri Lankan fans after concert cancellation

International R&B star Ne-Yo has apologised to Sri Lankan fans following the cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo. In a social media post, the singer said he was “looking forward to rocking out” with his Sri Lankan fanbase but was unable to proceed due to “unforeseen circumstances.” He expressed his “deepest apologies” and assured fans that he hopes to …

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Big names miss out as Pakistan reveal squad for Sri Lanka

Four key players will be missing when Pakistan’s T20 World Cup preparations go up a notch during a three-game T20I series against Sri Lanka next month. A host of key players have missed selection as Pakistan announced their T20I squad for next month’s three-match series in Sri Lanka. Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan will skip the …

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MakeMyTrip: Sri Lanka ranks among top picks for Indian travellers

Sri Lanka has emerged as the third most booked international destination for Indian travellers during the festive period, according to a report by online travel platform MakeMyTrip. The data, based on bookings made for the year-end holiday period, shows the UAE ranked second, followed by Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Malaysia in the top five international destinations booked by Indian travellers. …

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