Top stories of the dayNewsThundershowers expected in sea areasWithin the next 24 hours, intermittent showers are expected surrounding sea areas from Batticaloa to Hambantota via Pottuvil. CoPF approved supplementary measures to restore livelihoodsThe Department of Communication of Parliament said in a statement that the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved a supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion to restore the livelihoods of individuals affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Badulla and Ambewela train services will operate tomorrowThe Department of Railways has decided to operate train services from tomorrow between Badulla and Ambewela along the Upcountry Railway Line. Green card lottery program suspendedOn Thursday, the US green card lottery program was suspended by President Donald Trump as it allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States.

Source: Sunday Times December 19, 2025 12:02 UTC