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The licenses granted by the Ministry of Mass Media to television channels are conditional and if a channel violates these conditions at any point, the Subject Minister has the authority to revoke the license, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.An event was organized at the Health Promotion Bureau today (29) under the leadership of Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa to recognize media personnel who worked tirelessly to promote public health knowledge and disseminate health information.Speaking at the event, the Media Minister emphasized that all licenses of television channels have been issued on a temporary basis.Minister of…

Several airport trade unions staged a protest today (29), calling for the payment of five basic salaries as bonuses for 2025, as previously promised by the Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka (Private) Ltd, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Harsha Abeywickrama.Around 50 employees representing several unions participated in the demonstration, including the Sri Lankan Nidahas Sewaka Sangamaya (SLNSS) of the airport, the Podujana Sewaka Sangamaya, the Pragathishili Sewaka Sangamaya, the Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya, and the SLNSS of SriLankan Airlines.During the protest, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Nidahas Sewaka Sangamaya, M.W.B. Muhandiram, stated that only two basic salaries have been…

French actress, singer, global icon and animal rights Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91.One of the world’s biggest stars of cinema had been in hospital in the southern French city of Toulon since November.In a statement the Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced her death with “immense sadness”, describing her as a “world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation.”Known for her enormous impact on the silver screen in the 1950s, “BB” as she was widely called in France, was an essential ingredient in…

The remains of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola lie in state at a private funeral parlor in Borella today (29), allowing the public to pay their final respects to the iconic songstress.Since last afternoon (28), a large number of people including prominent figures have been observed arriving to pay their last respects.The interment of Latha Walpola will take place at the Borella General Cemetery on 31 December 2025 (Wednesday), with full state patronage.The legendary singer passed away on the night of 27 December, at the age of 92, while receiving treatment at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital.Her remains were brought to…

Four Sri Lankan passengers, including two women, were arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning while attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” cannabis with an estimated street value of over Rs. 200 million.The suspects had purchased the narcotics in Bangkok, Thailand, and had travelled to Mumbai, India, before arriving at the BIA in Katunayake at 7.50 a.m. today (29) onboard an Indigo Airlines flight.Two of the arrested individuals are women residing in the Borella and Orugodawatta areas, while the other two are men from Dematagoda and Orugodawatta.Authorities have…

The Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting him to declare 30 May, 2026 as the Vesak Poya Day, since two Poya days fall on the month of May 2026. The letter states that the two Full Moon Poya Days will fall on 01 May and 30 May in 2026. According to the calendar issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, 01 May, 2026 has been designated as the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, while 30 May 2026 has been declared the Adhi Poson Full Moon Poya Day.However, the letter notes that a…

Sri Lanka has officially surpassed its highest-ever number of tourist arrivals within a calendar year, with 2,333,797 visitors recorded in 2025 as of today (Dec. 29).The milestone arrival was an Indian tourist from Thiruvananthapuram, who arrived onboard a SriLankan Airlines flight.This figure surpasses the previous record of 2,333,796 tourists recorded in 2018, which had stood as the highest annual tourist arrival figure in the country’s history.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety W. P. J. Senadheera, has stated that motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol or engaging in reckless driving will face action under criminal law in addition to traffic regulations.Addressing a media briefing today (29), DIG Senadheera said that the number of road accidents this year has increased compared to last year.Pointing out driving under the influence of alcohol is a major factor behind these accidents, he added that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has instructed to take action under criminal law in addition…

A fire at a retirement home in the city of Manado on Indonesia’s on Sulawesi island has killed 16 people, a local police official was quoted as saying on Monday by state news agency Antara.The fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home was finally extinguished late on Sunday and authorities are still investigating its cause, police official Alamsyah P. Hasibuan said.Footage by news channel Metro TV showed the fire blazing through the home, turning the night sky orange, with residents appearing to help one elderly person escape from the burning building.Jimmy Rotinsulu, chief of Manado’s fire department, told Metro TV…

Panadura North Police have arrested a total of seven youths for engaging in illegal motorcycle racing involving monetary bets.According to police, the suspects are residents of Moratuwa, Egodauyana, and Panadura, and are aged between 18 and 22 years.The arrests followed multiple complaints from local residents regarding high-speed motorcycle races conducted at night along the Old Galle Road. Residents reported that the activity caused severe public nuisance due to excessive noise.In response, police carried out a targeted operation by setting up roadblocks along Jubilee Road and nearby sections of the Old Galle Road. During the operation, four motorcycles were seized and seven…