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November 20, 2025

Month: December 2024

New Nighttime Traffic Protocols Implemented by Acting Inspector General of Police

The Acting Inspector General of Police has announced updated procedures for officers on night traffic duty regarding vehicle stops. It […]

Sri Lanka welcomes its 2 millionth tourist in 2024

A couple from Thailand who arrived onboard a SriLankan Airlines flight today marked the two millionth tourist arrival in Sri […]

SLCERT Alerts Public to Rising Online Financial Scams Amid Festive Season

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a warning about a surge in online financial scams as […]

Islandwide 2-Minute Silence Today for National Safety Day

A two minutes’ silence will be observed islandwide today (26 December) on National Safety Day from 9.25 to 9.27 am […]

Mangione Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges in Killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO

Luigi Mangione, 26, has entered a not guilty plea to charges of murder and terrorism in New York state related […]

Singer Priya Suriyasena Passes Away at 80

Reworded Content: Veteran singer Priya Suriyasena has passed away at the age of 80 this morning. Born on October 27, […]

9-Year-Old Boy Dies Post-Surgery at Sri Jayawardenepura Hospital

A nine-year-old boy has reportedly died following surgery at Sri Jayawardenepura Hospital, raising alarm over possible medical negligence. Dhanuja Vikramarachchi, […]

Evening Showers Expected in Uva and Surrounding Districts, Fair Weather Elsewhere

Reworded Content: The Meteorology Department warns of possible evening or nighttime showers and thundershowers in several areas of Uva province, […]

CEB Reports 50 Elephant Deaths This Year Due to Illegal Electric Fences

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported that approximately 50 wild elephants have tragically died in 2024 from electrocution caused […]

Sri Lanka begin NZ tour with back to back wins

Sri Lanka started their New Zealand tour in style, registering victories in two practice matches against the New Zealand XI. […]