Politics Gold price jumps above US$ 5,500 for the first time on record
Gold prices soared to a new all-time high of US$ 5,579 before settling around US$ 5,500 during early trading in Asia on Thursday. This rise in gold prices is…
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Politics Sri Lanka considering restricting access to social media for children under 12
The Sri Lankan government is looking into limiting social media access for kids under 12 years old, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs Savithri…
Politics Public advised not to panic amid Nipah virus concerns in India
The public is being urged not to panic over the Nipah virus outbreak that is currently affecting India . Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni reassured…
Politics Former UNP councillor arrested for foreign employment scam using Foreign Minister s letterhead
A former member of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, who represented the United National Party (UNP), has been arrested by officers from the Special…
Politics Sri Lanka s National Strategic Action Plan to combat human trafficking launched
Sri Lanka officially launched the National Strategic Action Plan to monitor and fight human trafficking for the years 2026-2030 on January 28 at the Cinnamon…
Politics Trump tells Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be far worse
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Iran on Wednesday to negotiate a nuclear weapons deal, warning that any future U.S. attack would be much more severe.…
Politics Charges will be filed against ex-President Ranil in March; AG informs court
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court was informed today by the Attorney General that the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be…
Politics Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake remanded
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, has been ordered to remain in custody until February 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court,…
Politics LCC recovered USD 2.1 mln from supplier after substandard coal import – GM
The General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company (LCC), Namal Hewage, announced that they recovered about USD 2.1 million from a supplier after discovering that a…
Politics Court orders Jaffna MC to submit report on air pollution control measures
The Court of Appeal has directed the Jaffna Municipal Council to provide a report on the actions taken to control air pollution in the Jaffna region. This…
Politics South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail term for bribery
A court in South Korea sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prison on Wednesday. She was found guilty of taking bribes from…
Politics Dambulla Thunders ex-owner gets suspended sentence for LPL match-fixing, fined Rs. 24M
Tamim Rahman, the former owner of the Dambulla Thunders, was given a suspended prison sentence and fined Rs. 24 million today (28) after admitting to…
Politics Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appeared at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today for a scheduled hearing, according to an Ada Derana reporter.…
Politics Namal, Karnataka CM hold talks to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lanka collaboration
Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), had a meeting today (28) with Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka,…
Politics Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrives at Fort Magistrate s Court
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, was seen at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, according to a report from Ada Derana. He attended the…
Politics Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Pune
Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and leader of the NCP, tragically lost his life in a plane crash this morning. He was traveling from…
Politics Case against ex-President Ranil to be reconsidered today
Today, on the 28th, the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court will reevaluate the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. This case, filed under the…
Politics Nearly 2 million military casualties in Ukraine war- Report
Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has led to nearly two million military casualties, including those killed, wounded, or missing, as reported in a study…
Politics Donald Trump says “Cuba will be failing pretty soon”
US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that "Cuba will be failing pretty soon." He mentioned that Venezuela, which used to be Cuba's main supplier, has…
Politics Govt allocated additional Rs. 220 bln to facilitate public sector salary increase – Minister
The Sri Lankan government has decided to allocate an extra Rs. 220 billion in 2026 to support salary increases for doctors and all public service employees,…
Politics Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender – Dy Minister Watagala
Some people connected to drug trafficking networks are ready to turn themselves in, according to Sunil Watagala, the Deputy Minister of Public Security and…
Politics Probe on release of 323 containers from Colombo Port without inspection to conclude within three months
The Select Committee of Parliament, tasked with investigating the release of 323 containers from Colombo Port without required inspections, will meet every…
Politics China cancels flights on 49 routes to Japan amid renewed travel warnings
China has stopped all flights on 49 routes to Japan as it renewed travel warnings. The Chinese foreign ministry advised its citizens to stay away from Japan,…
Politics FCID records statement from ex-Minister P Harrison
Former Minister P. Harrison gave a statement to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today. He arrived at the FCID around 8:45 AM on the 27th to…