Devindya Oshini becomes first Sri Lankan to reach No. 1 in World Chess Rankings – Sri Lanka’s rising chess star, W.I.M. Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana, has made history by climbing to World No. 1 in the Under-13 Girls’ Chess Rankings, becoming…
CYCLONE ALERTS WERE MADE ON TIME —MET SOURCES
Meteorologists say cyclone alerts were issued on time – The Sri Lanka Association of Meteorologists says officials of the Department of Meteorology followed proper Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when issuing alerts ahead of Cyclone Ditwah, allowing fishing and naval communities…
MENTAL HEALTH GUIDLINES ISSUED BY PSYCHIATRISTS AFTER CYCLONE ‘DITWAH’
Psychiatrists issue mental health guidance after Cyclone Ditwah – The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has released a statement offering mental health support to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which caused severe disruption across the country. The College said it…
TO AID MEEMURE MINISTER LAL KANTHA SEEKS PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Minister calls for practical solutions to aid Meemure – Minister K. D. Lal Kantha has urged the submission of scientific and practical proposals to improve access to areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with a particular focus on the remote Meemure…
OVER ALLEGED FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT FORMER BELIATTA CHAIRMAN PS
Former Beliatta chairman arrested over alleged financial misconduct – Former Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Cyril Munasinghe has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities during his tenure.According to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery…
ASHOKA RANWALA FORMER SPEAKER GRANTED BAIL
Former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala granted bail – Former Speaker and NPP Parliamentarian Ashoka Ranwala, arrested in connection with a vehicular collision in Sapugaskanda on the night of December 11, has been granted bail. The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court ordered his release…
FULLY EQUIPPED MOBILE FIELD HOSPITAL SET UP BY JAPAN IN CHILAW TO AID FLOOD VICTIMS
Japan sets up mobile field hospital in Chilaw to aid flood victims – Japan’s Disaster Relief Team (JDR) has established a fully equipped mobile field hospital at the Chilaw Police Grounds to provide urgent medical care to communities affected by…
IN SOUTH ASIA SURVEY REVEALS SRI LANKANS TO POSSESS HIGHEST IQ LEVELS
Sri Lankans have the highest IQ in South Asia – As of 2025, Sri Lankans have the highest average IQ levels in South Asia with an average IQ level of 102, which has also been ranked in the top 12…
RECOVERY SIGNS SHOWN AS 2.15 MILLION TOURIST ARRIVALS SO FAR IN 2025
Sri Lanka Tourism shows strong signs of recovery : 2.15 Mn arrivals in 2025 Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is showing strong signs of recovery and growth, with over 2.15 million tourist arrivals recorded from Jan. 1 to Dec. 8, 2025,…
OVER ALLEGED CONTEMPT CIABOC PROBES NANDANA AND UDAYA
CIABOC probes Nandana Gunathilake and Udaya Gammanpila over alleged contempt The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has initiated an investigation into former Members of Parliament Nandana Gunathilake and Udaya Gammanpila following a complaint that the duo…
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