Category: Local News

Sri Lanka’s Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three others were acquitted today (December 10) in a case regarding the investment in Greek bonds in 2011.

Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, announced that the Rebuilding Sri Lanka program has received LKR 1,893 million in funding from both local and overseas Sri Lankans, as well as various institutions.

A High-Level Committee has been established to ensure the effective coordination, allocation, and distribution of foreign humanitarian relief assistance provided to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the recent natural disaster.

Sri Lanka Railways announced that train services will operate today from Rambukkana, Polgahawela, Kurunegala, Ganewatta, Nattandiya, and Kochchikade to Colombo Fort.

The Government of Sri Lanka has secured a loan of US$ 30 million from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to finance the implementation of the “Secure, Affordable and Sustainable Energy for Sri Lanka Project.”

The Sri Lanka Navy officially moved into its new Headquarters at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Akuregoda today (December 9), marking a historic milestone as the Navy celebrated its 75th anniversary.

The Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka has confirmed that schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, and North Central provinces will reopen on December 16, 2025.

The Sri Lanka Navy marked its 75th anniversary today (December 09) with a series of special events, honoring long-standing naval traditions and religious observances.

The United Nations has pledged its full support to help Sri Lanka rebuild after severe damage caused by recent extreme weather.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 635 deaths caused by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have been recorded so far, while 192 people remain missing.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that the aim of the government is to ensure a safe life for every citizen and that it is everyone’s responsibility to act with proper supervision during the resettlement of displaced people.

The Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BNMF) has donated Rs. 250 million to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts after the natural disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

A special team from the Walana Anti-Vice Unit of the Sri Lanka Police carried out a raid this morning (December 8) in the area near the 20th milestone on the Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road, within the Valaichchenai Police Division.

Sri Lanka received a large shipment of humanitarian aid from China today (December 08) to help communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

A special discussion on the damage caused by recent adverse weather in the Nuwara Eliya District was held this morning (December 8) at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat under the patronage of Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, along with relevant officials.

The Government of Sri Lanka requests the general public to use the established formal mechanisms for the distribution of essential items through the Disaster Management Centre, District Disaster Committees, and Divisional Disaster Committees, and not to be misled by fraudsters.