Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa warns Govt leading towards media suppression, authoritarian rule

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that the current government is attempting to suppress freedom of expression and media freedom, leading the country towards authoritarian rule.  The Opposition Leader made these remarks in a special statement on Thursday (25 Dec), regarding the government’s pressure on independent media In a video message, Premadasa said that in a democratic country, the four …

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 DECEMBER 2025

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 December 2025 A few showers may occur in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle, Matara and Kaluthara districts after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places. Fairly strong …

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President AKD pays last respects to Satischandra Edirisinghe

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paying his final respects to the remains of the late veteran actor Kalashoori Sathischandra Edirisinghe at his residence in Kelaniya yesterday morning (25). The President also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family. Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and several others were present on the occasion.

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President’s Christmas Message

Christians around the world joyfully commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ with deep devotion today (25), marking the sacred celebration of Christmas. This year, the people of Sri Lanka observe Christmas at a decisive moment in our national journey, having faced an extremely challenging natural disaster as a nation and while striving with determination to overcome its hardships and rise …

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Strengthening Livestock Extension Services to Enhance Dairy and Goat Production in the Eastern Province

Sagarika Hitihamu The Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI) is currently conducting a research study titled“Strengthening Livestock Extension Services: Identifying Challenges, Gaps, and Developing Strategies to Enhance Dairy and Goat Production in Sri Lanka.” As part of this study, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD was conducted in Batticaloa District of the Eastern Province with key officials from the …

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Why the Global North Must Step Up on Climate Finance to Reach Those Who Need it Most

By P.M. Dilini Bhagya Weerasekara As new technologies transform our lives, global temperature and CO₂ concentration are quietly climbing, and climate change has taken center stage. The main international agreement for coordinating responses to climate change is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which seeks to stabilize atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases at a level that precludes …

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Australian Governor-General Meets President

Australian Governor-General, Her Excellency Samantha Joy Mostyn, met with His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (08) at the Presidential Secretariat, where the two parties held bilateral discussions. During the meeting, lengthy discussions were held on strengthening the more than 75-year-old friendship between Australia and Sri Lanka and expanding areas of cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries. …

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Do not even think of conspiring to destabilise the country – Says the President in Parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, as a result of the immense sacrifices made by the government over the past year or so, the country’s economy has now reached a stable and strengthened path. He further said that the upcoming budget will ensure the continued flow of economic benefits to the people. The President said that some individuals are constantly …

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