Cybertruck filled with fuel and fireworks explodes at Trump’s Las Vegas hotel

Police are investigating after a Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel canisters and firework mortars exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Male body found at Pettah floating market

An unidentified male body has been discovered in the lake near the Floating Market in Pettah, police said.

Kusal Perera’s century leads Sri Lanka to thrilling win over New Zealand

Kusal Janith Perera’s scintillating century guided Sri Lanka to a thrilling 7-run victory over New Zealand in the third and final T20I in Nelson on Thursday.

Passport queues to exist further in New Year

The crisis involved in the issuance of passports is to exist further in the New Year, since the available stock is sufficient only for the first half of this year, and the government is still at a loss to call for tenders to get fresh copies of the P-series.

Mother of Altair victim to sue CIS for alleged negligence

The untimely death of Jivon Zoro Singh (15), a student of Colombo International School (CIS) who fell to his death from the Altair luxury apartment complex sparked much controversy over the past few months.

Ruwan Wanigasooriya appointed Chief of National Intelligence

Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya (Retd) has been appointed as the new Chief of National Intelligence, the Ministry of Defence said.

Air Force to get 8 Bell helicopters from the USA & trainer aircraft from Pakistan

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is to enhance its air capabilities with the addition of eight Bell 206 helicopters from the United States and an FT-7 trainer aircraft from Pakistan this year, the Daily Mirror learns.

Chief of National Intelligence Kulatunga retires

Major General (Rtd) Ruwan Kulatunga, the Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), retired from his position on December 31, 2024.

Third school term begins today

The second stage of the third term for the 2024 academic year in all government and government-approved private schools begins today

One inmate in Matara prison dies after Bo tree falls down, 10 injured

One inmate in Matara prison was reported dead and ten others were injured when a Bo tree within the prison premises fell on them.

If govt. secures three meals a day throughout the year, it’s enough: Namal

If the current government can ensure that people have at least three meals a day throughout the year, then that will be enough, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said.

Sales tax on 63 essential items unchanged

A gazette notification was issued on December 31, 2024, to maintain the existing import duty on 63 selected items, including essential food items, without any revisions, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development announced.

Exams Dept. to award full marks for three controversial questions and release results

The Examinations Department has decided to award full marks for the three controversial questions from the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination held recently.

Country’s annual birth rate drops significantly to 250,000

The annual birth rate in the country, which previously stood at 350,000, has reportedly dropped significantly, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Asoka Ranwala’s ‘Dr’ post takes a ridiculous turn

The controversy surrounding former Speaker Asoka Ranwala’s doctorate has taken a bizarre twist, with NPP MP K. Illankumaran from the Jaffna district describing Ranwala as a “Medical Doctor’’.

Temporary driving license for 50 hearing and speech impaired individuals

A group of 50 hearing and speech impaired individuals who had undergone special training provided by the Department of Motor Traffic received their driving licenses.

Namal Kumara arrested

The Colombo Crime Division has arrested social activist Namal Kumara, police said.

Reduction in bus fares a distant dream: Gemunu

With the government’s decisions on fuel price revisions, reducing bus fares has become a distant dream for the people, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said.

Customs records revenue exceeding Rs. 1.5 trillion in 2024

By the end of 2024, the Sri Lanka Customs achieved a record-breaking revenue of over Rs. 1.5 trillion, marking the highest annual revenue in its history.

We move forward in 2025 with renewed vision and determination: President

Claiming that Sri Lanka achieved significant economic stability as a nation in 2024, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said with this progress as the foundation, the country would move forward in 2025 with renewed vision and determination, working towards creating a prosperous nation and ensuring a beautiful life for everyone.

Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved a law that abolishes the death penalty in the southern African state with immediate effect.

Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has sparked speculation after changing his name on his social media platform X to ’’Kekius Maximus’’.

Foreign nationals behind cyber scams in Sri Lanka primarily target Chinese nationals

An investigation into financial frauds involving foreign nationals, including Chinese individuals, has revealed that the majority of the accounts targeted in Sri Lanka were those of Chinese nationals, with only a limited number of local accounts affected by the cyberattack, the Daily Mirror learns.

Business community welcomes New Year with positive sentiments

Sri Lanka’s private sector enters year 2025 with optimism as the island nation has somewhat managed to emerge from years of economic turbulence, supported by signs of recovery and a more stable environment.

BIA one of the safest airports from bird strikes in the world

In the wake of Jeju Airlines plane crash that killed 179 presumably due to a bird strike, the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is considered one of the safest from bird strikes in the world, an official said.

2024 marks record high in overseas employment

A total of 312,836 individuals went abroad for work during 2024, marking a new record that surpasses the previous high set in 2022, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.

I was misunderstood during Aragalaya: Gen. Shavendra

Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva yesterday asserted that he wanted to avoid civilian casualties at all costs caused by military fire during the ‘Aragalaya’ period in 2022, but the rulers misunderstood his strategy, which put him at a disadvantage.

No salt in Sri Lanka till April-May this year

Lanka Salt Hambantota was originally established as a fully state-owned corporation. On January 24, 1997, the Ministry of Finance transferred its ownership of the shares to an external party for Rs. 471 million. At the time of this transfer, approximately 90% of the shares was held by the Employees’ Trust Fund Board, and 10% of those shares was subsequently allocated to the employees of the saltern. Since then, the saltern has been registered un

No withholding tax on children’s savings below Rs. 150,000 monthly income

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa today assured that no withholding tax will be charged on interest from children’s savings accounts if the child’s monthly income is less than Rs. 150,000.

Fuel price revision: Kerosene reduced tonight

The fuel price revision took place with the price of a litre of kerosene reduced by Rs. 5, effective from tonight, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced.