Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if the country goes ahead with a trade agreement with C...
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Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda
A 33-year-old man from Wathugedara, Ambalangoda, has been taken into custody after a micro pistol and live ammunition were discovered hidden in his ho...
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Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of Kush at BIA
A Sri Lankan man was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to bring in over 8 kilograms of ‘Kush’ cannabis...
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Nearly 2,000 cybercrimes reported in 2025, over 300 arrested - Police
Sri Lanka Police announced that 318 people were arrested for various cybercrimes in 2025. According to Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler, ove...
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Suspect wanted under Red Notice repatriated from India – Police
A suspect, wanted under an international 'Red Notice', has been brought back to Sri Lanka from India. This action followed talks between the Inspector...
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China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry
China’s defense ministry announced on Saturday that the country’s top general is under investigation. This marks a significant move as Beijing mod...
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Sajith expresses optimism after another round of SJB–UNP talks
Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, shared that the talks between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) are...
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ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Scotland will take the place of Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. This chan...
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Over 8,000 flights cancelled in US amid winter storm
More than 8,000 flights in the United States have been cancelled this weekend due to a powerful storm that is set to disrupt many areas across the cou...
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Morning frost in Nuwara Eliya with minimum temperature at 7.8°C today
Cold weather this morning caused ground frost in several parts of Nuwara Eliya today, November 24. The Department of Meteorology reported that Nuwara ...
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Six injured in head-on collision of two buses in Haldummulla
Six people were hurt in a head-on crash between two buses in Haldummulla. The incident happened last night (23) in the Soragune area. A private bus co...
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Colombo ranked world s most unaffordable city for property buyers in 2026
Colombo has been named the least affordable city in the world for buying property, according to the latest Property Prices Index from Numbeo, which is...
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Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero admitted to hospital
Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently in remand, has been taken to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for a medical check-up. Acc...
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Deputy Secretary General of Parliament interdicted
Chaminda Kularatne, who serves as the Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament in Sri Lanka, has been temporarily suspended. Official...
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India and EU set for mother of all deals as Trump s tariff uncertainty looms
European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be the main guests at India's Repu...
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Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says
A landslide in West Java province, Indonesia, has resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, with 82 more reported missing, according to the country...
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11 arrested with drug haul in two fishing boats seized off southern coast
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has arrested 11 individuals and seized two fishing boats in the deep sea off the southern coast for having heroin and the syn...
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Sri Lanka records over 194,000 tourist arrivals in first 22 days of 2026
Sri Lanka welcomed over 194,000 tourists in the first 22 days of 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The peak day ...
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Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the future of the eastern Donbas region will be a major topic as negotiators from Ukraine, Russ...
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GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that their doctors' strike, which began yesterday (23), is now in its second day today...
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Man hacked to death over personal dispute in Embilipitiya
A 39-year-old man was brutally killed with sharp objects on the 23rd in the Weerasinghapura area of Embilipitiya, following a personal dispute that es...
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CEB restructuring process to continue further
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has revealed that it will keep moving forward with its restructuring process, which is now in its final phase. This...
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Indian specialist medical team arrives in Sri Lanka to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims
A group of five specialist doctors from India's Kerala state landed in Sri Lanka today, January 23, to help those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. These in...
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