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Politics Last-minute revision in Grade 6 English language module carried out without proper methodology- Minister Bimal
A last-minute change to the Grade 6 English language module, part of new education reforms in Sri Lanka, was made without using the correct methods. Minister…
Politics Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament Friday and call national election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced she will dissolve parliament on Friday and call for a national election. She aims to gain voter support for…
Politics Trump justifies threats to take over Greenland, citing Nobel Peace Prize snub
US President Donald Trump informed Norway's prime minister that he no longer felt the need to focus solely on peace after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.…
Politics PM Harini departs for World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left Sri Lanka this morning, January 19, to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in…
Politics Govt commits to global best practices for child and caregiver well-being- Minister
The Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, announced that the government is taking many steps to improve Early Childhood Development…
Politics Chile fires kill at least 18 as firefighters battle extreme heat, winds
Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of emergency in two southern regions on Sunday as fierce wildfires led to the evacuation of over 20,000…
Politics Parliamentary Sub-Committee reviews execution of principal transfers in national and provincial schools
The Parliamentary Sub-Committee recently held a meeting to discuss the transfers of principals in both National and Provincial Schools, as well as the ongoing…
Politics Namal criticizes past governments approach to national development
Namal Rajapaksa, a member of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has criticized past governments for their approach to national development. He stated that…
Politics At least 5,000 killed in Iranian unrest, officials say
At least 5,000 individuals have died during protests in Iran, including around 500 security personnel, according to an Iranian official in the region who spoke…
Politics Over 1,800 kg of heroin seized in 2025 – Police Media Spokesman
Sri Lanka Police reported the seizure of 1,821 kilograms and 174 grams of heroin during raids conducted in 2025, according to Police Media Spokesman Assistant…
Politics Cabinet Minister vows to proceed with education reforms without interruption
The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment, Upali Pannilage, stated that education reforms in Sri Lanka will continue…
Politics GMOA doctors resume strike in Eastern Province
Doctors in all government hospitals in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka are going back on strike. The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said the…
Politics Two high-speed trains derail in Spain, police sources say 21 people killed
Two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, resulting in a collision that left at least 21 people dead, according to police sources. The…
Politics Several train services including night mail trains to resume
The Railway Department of Sri Lanka is set to restart several train services, including night mail trains from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee and Batticaloa.…
Politics Education reform process will not be reversed - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has confirmed that the current education reform process in Sri Lanka will continue as planned, stating that the…
Politics Iran s leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused President Donald Trump on Saturday of stirring up protests that have lasted for weeks. Rights groups…
Politics Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and more to Gaza board of peace
The White House has revealed the members of the “Board of Peace” that will oversee Gaza's temporary governance as part of President Donald Trump’s initiative.…
Politics Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
US President Donald Trump has warned that he might impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plans to annex Greenland. During a meeting at the White…
Politics Case against ex-President Mahinda s CSO to be taken up in June
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has scheduled the case against Neville Wanniarachchi, who served as the Chief Security Officer for former President Mahinda…
Politics Further hearing of case against Ravi Karunanayake postponed until February
The Colombo High Court has decided to postpone the next hearing in the case against former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Arjun Aloysius, the owner of…
Politics President issues warning to govt officials assisting drug traffickers
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that his government will not protect anyone involved in drug trafficking. He shared this message during the…
Politics IMF says Sri Lanka s electricity pricing policy remains tied to cost recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that there will be no immediate changes to the electricity pricing goals in Sri Lanka's IMF-supported program.…
Politics S Korea s ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached former president of South Korea, has been sentenced to five years in prison for abusing his power, obstructing justice, and…
Politics Interpol Red Notice issued against 95 underworld figures hiding overseas – Police Spokesman
Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler announced that Interpol has issued 'Red Notices' for 95 organized crime figures…