Cabinet approves women s recruitment for all positions in Sri Lanka Railways – AG tells court

2025-12-12   |   Politics

The Attorney General told the Supreme Court today (12) that the Cabinet of Ministers has given the green light for women to be hired for all roles in ...

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Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala arrested

2025-12-12   |   General

Asoka Ranwala, the former Speaker and current Member of Parliament for the National People's Power (NPP), has been arrested following a car accident l...

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Advisory issued for severe lightning

2025-12-12   |   General

The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory for serious lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara Districts of Sri Lank...

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EU commits €1.8M to Sri Lanka s recovery efforts; Diplomatic corps donates Rs. 3.6M

2025-12-12   |   Politics

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has thanked the European Union (EU) for pledging €1.8 million to help Sri Lanka recover from the recent s...

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Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

2025-12-12   |   General

Today, parts of Sri Lanka will experience showers or thundershowers, particularly in the Northern and North-Central provinces, as well as in the Putta...

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Bangladesh to hold first vote since uprising

2025-12-12   |   Politics

Bangladesh is set to conduct parliamentary elections on February 12, officials announced. This will be the first national election since a violent stu...

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Over 30 major reservoirs continue to spill – Irrigation Dept.

2025-12-12   |   General

More than 30 significant reservoirs are currently overflowing, according to the Irrigation Department. This morning (12), Eng. L. S. Sooriyabandara, w...

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Suspect wanted on 88 warrants arrested in Athurugiriya

2025-12-12   |   General

A suspect with 88 outstanding warrants was arrested by officers from the Athurugiriya Police on the 11th of this month. The arrest occurred in the Gaj...

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Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests

2025-12-12   |   Politics

Bulgaria's government stepped down on Thursday after being in power for less than a year. This decision followed weeks of street protests against its ...

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Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala hospitalised after vehicle involved in accident

2025-12-12   |   General

Former Speaker and Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala has been hospitalized after his jeep was involved in a head-on crash with a car. The accident to...

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