Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces and a few showers will occur in North-central province.

The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 which made a port call in Colombo on 21st December 2023, departed the island today (23rd December) on successful completion of her visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with time-honored naval traditions, at the port of Colombo.

The Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara, highlighted the significant improvement in the country’s foreign reserves under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. According to Minister Nanayakkara, the foreign reserve was depleted when the current government assumed office, but it has successfully rebounded, reaching a noteworthy USD 3.6 billion.

Mr. Sagala Ratnayake, the Presidential Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, emphasized the need for swift policy decisions regarding the transfer of government apartment complexes’ home ownership to citizens through freehold deeds.