Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela s Maduro
Gold prices have increased following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the US, raising concerns among investors about geopolitica...
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Former Minister Johnston Fernando and son arrested by FCID
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, were taken into custody by the Financial Crimes Investigation Divisio...
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China says it cannot accept countries acting as world judge after US captures Maduro
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the "world's judge" following the capture of Venezuela's Pres...
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Venezuela s interim president offers US cooperation after Trump says further strike possible
Venezuela’s acting president made an offer on Sunday to work with the United States on goals related to “shared development.” This marks a more ...
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Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists in 2026
Sri Lanka aims to welcome 3 million tourists by 2026, a senior official announced on Monday. This goal follows a record 2.36 million visitors last yea...
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Deeply shocked - World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
World leaders are expressing a mix of support and disapproval regarding the US's capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. On Saturday, US for...
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Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff of India, is set to visit Sri Lanka on January 7, as announced by the Indian Defence Ministry. Hi...
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China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once
China urged the United States on Sunday to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, according to a spokesperson from the...
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Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted
Thousands of travelers are stuck across Europe due to a communications issue that led to the closure of Greece's airspace, resulting in many flight ca...
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Showery condition in several provinces to enhance from tomorrow
A low-level atmospheric disturbance east of Sri Lanka will keep affecting the country's weather, according to the Department of Meteorology. Starting ...
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Venezuela s interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his U.S. capture
A senior official from Venezuela announced on Sunday that the government will remain united in support of President Nicolas Maduro. His capture by the...
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Dy Foreign Minister says actions underway on Sri Lankan fishing vessel destroyed in Seychelles Waters
Arun Hemachandra, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, announced that actions are being taken in collaboration with official...
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Nicolás Maduro will appear in U.S. federal court today
Nicolás Maduro will make his first court appearance in the U.S. today. The president of Venezuela was captured by U.S. forces early Saturday during a...
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Three arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila
Three people have been arrested by the Thanamalwila Police for digging illegally in search of artifacts. The police acted on a tip and conducted a rai...
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Upgrading of 76 rural roads begins under “Punarudayata Maga” programme
Today (01), the upgrade of 76 rural roads in Sri Lanka has officially started under the “Punarudayata Maga” (Path to Renaissance) programme. This ...
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154-year-old Amsterdam church engulfed in flames on New Year s Eve
A historic church in Amsterdam suffered significant damage after a fire broke out in its spire during the early hours of New Year’s Day. The Vondelk...
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Sri Lanka received humanitarian aid from 22 countries for victims of Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka has received humanitarian aid from 22 countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, as reported by ...
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Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar
Approximately 40 individuals lost their lives and around 100 were injured, many severely, after an explosion occurred at a busy bar during a New Year...
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Three including 2 women stabbed to death in Mawanella; suspect arrested
Three people, including two women, were killed in a stabbing incident in the Kondeniya area of Sri Lanka's Mawanella Police Division, according to pol...
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President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter at Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple in Welgala, Poojapitiya, Kandy, this afternoon (01) to...
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One killed, 02 injured in shooting incident in Kaduwela
A shooting incident in Kaduwela resulted in one death and two injuries. The event took place last night (01) between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Menik...
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No extension of school hours this year - Education Ministry
The Education Ministry has announced that school hours will not be extended this year. They expressed worries about the negative impact on schools and...
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CAA collects over Rs. 285 mln in fines from raids in 2025
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has gathered more than Rs. 285 million in fines from inspections conducted throughout the past year. These fines ...
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