President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims

2026-01-02   |   Politics

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

2026-01-02   |   General

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

2026-01-02   |   General

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

2026-01-02   |   General

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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79-year old woman attacked to death following dispute in Agalawatta

2026-01-02   |   General

A 79-year-old woman was fatally attacked yesterday (1) by her husband, an 84-year-old man, in the Delpawatta area of Agalawatta, according to police r...

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Bulgaria officially adopts euro, becoming 21st eurozone member

2026-01-01   |   Business

Bulgaria, the least wealthy nation in the European Union, has officially joined the eurozone, becoming its 21st member. This decision comes despite mo...

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Asgiriya Chief Prelate urges everyone to set aside divisions and rebuild the country

2026-01-01   |   General

Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero, the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of Siam Nikaya, urged everyone to work together and put as...

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Concessionary loan scheme announced to purchase paddy in Maha Season

2026-01-01   |   Business

A new loan program has been introduced for Small and Medium Scale Paddy Millers and Cooperative Societies in Sri Lanka, allowing them to buy paddy dur...

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Ranil greets Sajith for New Year and discusses future plans

2026-01-01   |   Politics

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe called Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to wish him a Happy New Year. On January 1, 2026, Premadasa also sent ...

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Several killed in fire at New Year s party in Swiss ski resort, police say

2026-01-01   |   General

A tragic fire at a New Year’s party in a ski resort in southern Switzerland has resulted in several deaths and injuries. According to a police spoke...

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