Business Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January 2026
Inflation in Colombo increased to 2.3% in January 2026, rising from 2.1% in December 2025. This information comes from the Department of Census and Statistics…
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General Revision of electoral registers to resume tomorrow
The updating of electoral registers will start again tomorrow, on the 31st. However, Grama Niladhari officers will not be going to every home for this year's…
Politics Worried families in India urge return of crew on ship seized by Iran
Families of 16 Indian sailors held in Iran since December are worried about their loved ones as tensions rise in the region. On December 8, Iranian authorities…
Crime Two nabbed for selling narcotic pills under the guise of a pharmacy
Polgahawela Police have taken two people into custody for allegedly running a secret network to sell narcotic pills while pretending to operate a pharmacy .…
Weather SOC urges expedited compensation and detailed reports on impact of Cyclone Ditwah
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Environment, Agriculture, and Resource Sustainability discussed the effects of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ on Sri Lanka's…
General Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 20,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by about Rs. 20,000 due to a slight drop in global gold prices. This morning, on the 30th, the price of a 22-carat gold…
Politics Trump says it would be great if US didn t have to use military force on Iran
Donald Trump stated that he has informed Iran it needs to do “two things” to avoid military action as the US increases its military presence in the Gulf. He…
Politics US Montana National Guard supports post-cyclone recovery in Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka recently welcomed a group of engineers and health professionals from the Montana National Guard. They met with officials from Sri…
Business American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela after Trump moves to open airspace
American Airlines announced on Thursday that it plans to restart flights to Venezuela after over six years, pending government approval and security checks.…
General Sri Lanka s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf from Sri Lanka has achieved the title of Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, bringing honor to her country at this esteemed global…
Politics Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers daily wage
This morning, on the 30th, the Government and the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) signed an agreement at the Ministry of Plantation and Community…
Politics Court delays decision on petition challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another monk
The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka has decided to delay its decision on a writ petition that seeks to overturn the remand order against Venerable Balangoda…
Politics Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning on Thursday about potential new tariffs on nations that provide oil to Cuba, intensifying his efforts against the…
Crime Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident
A 63-year-old man from Colombo 13 was arrested on January 29 for his involvement in the shooting that took place on the night of January 16 in Jinthupitiya,…
General Special traffic plan implemented for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
The Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for Colombo starting today, the 30th, to manage rehearsals and events for the 78th National…
Politics Agreements to increase estate workers daily wage to be signed tomorrow
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has revealed that agreements to boost the daily wages of estate workers will be signed tomorrow, the…
Business China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM s trip to Beijing
China has decided to ease its visa regulations for British citizens during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing on Thursday. This move is part of a…
Crime Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC
A former Senior Manager of Supplies at Lanka Sathosa, along with two others, has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of…
Politics NMCRP warns of potential local coconut oil price hike risk
The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has issued a warning about a possible increase in local coconut oil prices. This concern arises…
Politics Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest
The Kalutara Magistrate’s Court granted bail today (29) to Jayanath Navaratne, a member of the Kalutara Municipal Council. He was arrested for his involvement…
Politics IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will visit Sri Lanka next month, as confirmed by a senior IMF official.…
Crime Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million
A 48-year-old woman was detained in Ganemulla for possessing 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and over 3,400 ecstasy pills, valued at approximately Rs. 220 million.…
General Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
A special traffic plan will be put in place for the 78th National Independence Day celebrations in Sri Lanka, which will follow the theme ‘Rebuilding Sri…
Crime Police apprehend five suspects in series of vehicle thefts
Police have arrested five people linked to a series of vehicle thefts, which include cars, three-wheelers, and motorcycles. One suspect, a 44-year-old man from…