World Bank to inject US$120 Mn in emergency support to Sri Lanka - DailyNews
By repurposing funds from ongoing projects To help restore essential services, infrastructure to hardest hit areas
· Gayan Abeykoon
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Court of Appeal to hear Ranawaka’s Writ Petition on January 22 - DailyNews
The Court of Appeal yesterday fixed for January 22, the Writ Petition filed by former Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka, challenging the legality of the indictments filed against him before the Colombo High Court in connection with a 2016 motor accident at Rajagiriya.
· Gayan Abeykoon
HNB, PRIME EV ink deal to expand access for DEEPAL electric vehicle leasing solutions - DailyNews
HNB PLC, a leading private bank in Sri Lanka has announced a partnership with PRIME EV Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., a subsidiary of Senok Trade Combine (Pvt) Ltd to expand access to DEEPAL brand electric vehicles in Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian launch airbridge to transport urgent relief aid - DailyNews
Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have established an airbridge to Sri Lanka, transporting urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Schoolchildren’s SLTB November ‘season tickets’ valid for travel in December - DailyNews
Schoolchildren in Sri Lanka are allowed to use their November travel passes (season tickets) to travel on Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses during December,” Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘road-lk.org’ gives real-time condition of roads - DailyNews
The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry said that a new digital information system called ‘road-lk.org’ has been introduced to enable the public to know the current condition of national and provincial roads in Sri Lanka before embarking on a journey. Considering that several road sections across the …
· Gayan Abeykoon
One dead, four injured in multi-vehicle crash on Wellawaya–Thanamalwila Road - DailyNews
One person has died and four others have been injured following a road accident in the Thellulla area along the Wellawaya–Thanamalwila main road.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Why China’s growing demand for rare-earth steel is bad news for America’s F-35
Advanced product is used in huge infrastructure projects but that has further reduced supply for overseas buyers like the US defence sector
· Zhang Tong
China-led Asia-Pacific lifts global aviation outlook as profits set to soar
Passenger demand from China and India, eased visa rules and freight resilience drive growth as IATA forecasts record airline profits in 2026
· Zhu Wenqian
1 station, 116 million trips: Shenzhen breaks travel record as rail usage booms
Over 116 million passengers have already passed through Shenzhen’s main rail station this year, as trips from Hong Kong continue to rise
· Frank Chen
Motoarele pe benzină și motorină vor trăi mai mult
În 2022, reprezentanții statelor membre ale UE și ai Parlamentului European conveneau ca, din 2035, în Uniunea Europeană să fie înmatriculate doar autoturisme noi care, în exploatare, nu mai emit dioxid de carbon. Sub presiunea industriei auto aflate în dificultate și a unor guverne, inclusiv cel de la Berlin, aceas…
· Vlad Drăghicescu
Market volatility, family feuds fuel Hong Kong’s wealth transfer anxiety
In Hong Kong, there were 198 ongoing lawsuits over deceased estates as of the end of September, the second largest category among cases
· Themis Qi
Morocco flash floods leave 21 dead - DailyNews
An hour of heavy rain on Sunday triggered a deluge of muddy water which inundated dozens of homes and shops, swept away cars and severed access to many roads in the Atlantic coastal city, located around 300 kilometres (186 miles) south of the capital Rabat.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
The View | After vitalising its property market, India must shore up its weaknesses
The sustainability of the real estate boom will depend on how well New Delhi can address lingering gaps in affordability and infrastructure
· Nicholas Spiro
Can Volkswagen regain its China market share with its US$3.5 billion bet?
Volkswagen, which once had 50 per cent of China’s vehicle market, has invested €3 billion in its largest R&D centre outside its home country in Hefei
· Associated Press
SLTB permits students to travel with November season tickets - DailyNews
Schoolchildren will be allowed to travel on Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses this month using their November season tickets, the Deputy Minister of Transport, Prasanna Gunasena, confirmed. Students can also obtain the concession by presenting last month’s travel pass.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
‘Felt numb after reaching Delhi’: Man compares Sri Lanka with India - DailyNews
An Indian man’s candid social media post comparing everyday life in Sri Lanka with India has sparked a wide online debate around infrastructure, cleanliness and civic sense.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Landslide-hit Nawalapitiya Kandy road reopened after 18 days - DailyNews
The Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road, which was damaged by a landslide caused by Cyclone Ditwa, has reopened to traffic after 18 days of repair work.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Oil spill near Colombo Port contained - DailyNews
An oil spill near Colombo Port on 14 December 2025 was swiftly brought under control, preventing a potential environmental hazard. Authorities reported that around 200 litres of crude oil leaked into the sea due to a technical fault during unloading operations. Fuel transfers at the affected mooring have been tempor…
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Leak in pipeline results in oil spill at Colombo Port - DailyNews
A leak had been detected in a pipeline used to unload crude oil from a fuel tanker at a buoy of the Colombo Port yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
New public reporting platform to be launched to track road conditions nationwide - DailyNews
The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, together with the Road Development Authority (RDA), has launched a new digital platform enabling the public to report road conditions across Sri Lanka.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
China’s Geely Auto raises bar on car safety with world’s largest test centre
Carmaker expands testing to 27 categories at Ningbo facility to prioritise safety over discounts in a crowded market
· Daniel Ren
Thailand considers blocking fuel exports to Cambodia as conflict escalates
Thailand last year exported 2.2 billion litres of fuel to Cambodia, according to the energy ministry’s data
· Reuters
Healing for the submerged soul - DailyNews
Natural disasters unleash their fury, subjecting the innocent victims into a state of shock. As the uncertain days unfold hopelessness and abandonment sets in. Soon the human mind is submerged with fear, confusion and relentless worry. What does the future hold for us? For thousands of afflicted Sri Lankans, this qu…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sri Lanka and Italy renew Bilateral Agreement for Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses - DailyNews
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Italy formally renewed the Bilateral Agreement for Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses between Italy and Sri Lanka on Friday (12) in Rome, Italy. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Italy, Satya Rodrigo, signed the Agreement on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka whi…
· Gayan Abeykoon
NDB Leasing hosts two-day Auto Carnival Promotion - DailyNews
NDB Bank recently concluded another edition of the NDB Leasing Auto Carnival Promotion, held at the Nawam Mawatha car park.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CHEC South Asia & Southeast Asia completes emergency clearing of A5 highway - DailyNews
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd South Asia and Southeast Asia, working in close coordination with the Sri Lanka Army, the Road Development Authority (RDA), local authorities and surrounding communities, has recently completed the emergency clearing of the A5 highway, restoring a vital transportation link that …
· Gayan Abeykoon
French farmers spray manure, block roads over cow ‘mass slaughter’ policy
Farmers in southern France are incensed by the government’s mandatory slaughter of herds to contain ‘lumpy skin disease’
· Agence France-Presse
Racing star Yevan has brought honour and fame to Sri Lanka, says Sports Minister - DailyNews
Motor racing superstar Yevan David made history for Sri Lanka by becoming the first Sri Lankan to win the Euroformula Open Rookie Championship and finish second overall in the 2025 season.
· Gayan Abeykoon
New section of Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass undergoing final checks
Road under city’s most densely populated urban area will cut peak-hour journey time from Kowloon Bay to Yau Ma Tei down to five minutes
· Oscar Liu
Hong Kong aims to launch passenger-carrying drones in 2 to 3 years
Dominic Chow, deputy director general of civil aviation, outlines road map at Beijing conference, says costs will be much lower than helicopter services
· Lam Ka-sing
Germany thwarts Islamist plot to ram vehicle into Christmas market
Authorities arrested five men over the plan to carry out the attack in southern Bavaria state
· Agence France-Presse
High-end car sales sink in China as cheaper brands trump European marques
Many buyers were swayed by a 20,000 yuan (US$2,830 ) trade-in subsidy offered by the government for purchasing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
· Associated Press
'No new roads will be allowed through Knuckles Reserve'- Environment Ministry - DailyNews
The Ministry of Environment has decided not to grant approval for the construction of a new road or the repair and use of an old road through the World Heritage-listed Knuckles Reserve Forest, citing serious environmental risks, Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Cold spots are hot tickets as southern Chinese head north to ski
Ski resorts record big visitor increases as high-speed rail and flight expansions bring in those who have tried the sport in indoor venues
· Zhu Wenqian
12 injured in traffic accident involving Hong Kong taxi, 2 minibuses
Video clips posted online show one minibus colliding with taxi in front, before being struck from behind by second minibus
· Denise Tsang
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker suspected of smuggling fuel
Semi-official media cited few details but the news comes days after the US intercepted a tanker off Venezuela allegedly linked to Tehran
· Bloomberg
Over 1 million in Ukraine lose electricity after strikes on infrastructure
Kyiv and its allies say Moscow aims to cripple Ukraine’s power grid to deny residents access to light, heat and running water
· Associated Press
‘Concrete symbols’: China-built Ecowas HQ latest infrastructure gift to Africa
Beijing’s strategy to project influence through gifting prestigious presidential palaces and parliamentary buildings labelled ‘unique’
· Jevans Nyabiage
How Queen Achalla designs living rooms from car tires
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Life devoted to Metta - DailyNews
Sarana Road is not known to many, perhaps only to a chosen few in Colombo familiar with the vicinity of the BMICH. It remains almost anonymous, given the in-between stretch of Colombo traffic on an average weekday. But for those who know the place intimately, the upper storey of the Narada Centre took on a different…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Lee Kuan Yew’s Oxley Road home officially declared Singapore ‘national monument’
The designation marks a turning point, potentially ending years of family dispute and opening the door to heritage preservation in Singapore
· Agence France-Presse
Swift action by bus driver prevents major accident in Badulla - DailyNews
A swift and courageous decision by a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver prevented a major tragedy this morning (12) when the brakes failed on a bus travelling from Badulla to Anuradhapura.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
MP Ashoka Ranwala arrested following car accident: police deny rumors of intoxication - DailyNews
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Ashoka Ranwala was arrested by police following a car accident yesterday (11) evening, authorities confirmed.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
No night travel on roads in Nuwara Eliya - Authorities Warn - DailyNews
Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon stated that an earth mound has collapsed on the main road from the Katukithula area on the Gampola-Nuwara Eliya main road, which was opened to traffic.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Hong Kong ride-hailing car quota should reflect Uber’s operating ‘reality’: CEO
Dara Khosrowshahi says firm ‘won’t necessarily object’ to levy on ride-hailing trips to support taxi trade, but it depends on details of regulation
· Harvey Kong
Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala injured in Sapugaskanda collision - DailyNews
New details have emerged about the accident involving a jeep driven by former Speaker and Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala, which resulted in a head-on collision with a car.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Auditors flag P290-M Clark air traffic control tower project delays, cost overruns
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· Herbie G
Sri Lanka poised to make significant inroads into MICE - DailyNews
Sri Lanka is poised to make significant inroads into the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, with Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe affirming that the country has both the infrastructure and strategic potential to host high-level international business events.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sisil Fernando’s evolving artistic ‘aragalaya’ - DailyNews
A year ago, Sisil Fernando, a visual artist, was asked to contribute a painting to ‘Artful Struggles 2024,’ an exhibition at the Gateshead Library Gallery commemorating the second anniversary of the ‘Aragalaya.’ The exhibition was presented by GemArts and Gateshead Arts Development Team as part of GemArts’ 2024 Masa…
· Gayan Abeykoon