Mannar Diocese, Sri Lanka – As the world steps into the New Year 2025, Bishop Emmanuel Fernando of the Mannar Diocese has issued a heartfelt message reflecting on the ongoing turmoil in various parts of the globe.

As we step into 2025, we wish you a year filled with joy, success, and prosperity.

Colombo, December 31 – As Sri Lankans prepare to welcome the New Year tomorrow, many are struggling to arrange the traditional Kama Mesai (food table) due to a severe shortage of white raw rice, a key ingredient in iconic dishes such as Kiri Bath (milk rice).

Sri Lanka Ranks Second in South Asia for Road Accidents Sri Lanka continues to face alarming rates of road accidents, ranking second in South Asia.

December 29 The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested two individuals on Friday for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 9 million from a businessman.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on January 3, 2024.

In a landmark decision, the government has announced significant salary upgrades for civil servants, including teachers, starting in 2025.

The Tamil Progressive Front (TPF) has announced its decision to contest the upcoming Local Government (LG) elections independently, marking a significant shift in their political strategy.

The Ministry of Finance is set to announce new tax regulations for imported vehicles, according to Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jeyathissa.

The Sri Lanka Customs department has reported earnings of 430 crore in import taxes on rice imported by the private sector.