Politics CSD members donate day s salary to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
Members of the Civil Security Department have contributed a day's salary to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund. This fund was created to help restore livelihoods…
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Travel Sri Lanka s Hatton among National Geographic s top gourmet stays to book in 2026
National Geographic Traveller ( UK ) has recognized Sri Lanka's rich tea heritage as part of a global showcase on food -centered travel experiences for 2026.…
General Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo
On January 1, three Sri Lankan leopard cubs were born at the Singapore Zoo, increasing the total number of these rare animals at Mandai Wildlife Reserve to…
Politics Trump says US armada heading toward Iran
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States has a naval fleet heading towards Iran, although he expressed hope that it would not be…
Travel Sri Lankan arrested for facilitating friend s visit to UK on his visa, boarding pass
A man with Sri Lankan roots, living in the UK , has been arrested by police at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) for allegedly helping his friend travel…
Business Japan s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the dissolution of the lower house of Parliament on Friday, setting the stage for a snap election on February…
Politics Ragama town to be developed as health, education, and transport hub – Minister
Bimal Rathnayake, the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, told Parliament today (23) that there are plans to build a Multimodal Transport…
Business Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund receives over Rs. 8.5B in contributions – Finance Secretary
Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, shared an update about the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. This fund was set up by the…
Politics Anusha Palpita arrested by Bribery Commission
Anusha Palpita, the former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and ex-Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), has…
Business PM Harini returns from World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka this morning (23) after attending the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in…
Politics Indictments filed against former Minister Chamara Sampath
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today, November 23, that it has filed…
Business Hospital services disrupted as GMOA s token strike gets underway
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has started a 48-hour token strike to address several issues. This strike is affecting patients as medical…
Weather New circular issued on restoring livelihoods of cyclone-affected communities
A new circular has been released to help restore the livelihoods of those affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. This circular is based on Budget Circular…
General CAASL to introduce licensing system for drone pilots for first time in Sri Lanka
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is launching a licensing system for drone pilots for the first time. This new system will apply to operators…
Politics Trump says he s withdrawing invitation for Carney to join his Gaza Board of Peace
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening that he is rescinding an invitation for Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his "Board of Peace"…
Crime Another suspect arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another person has been taken into custody related to the shooting in Jinthupitiya, which left one individual dead and two young children injured on January…
Weather Nuwara Eliya records today s lowest temperature at 5°C
Nuwara Eliya experienced the coldest temperature in Sri Lanka today, reaching 5.0 degrees Celsius, as reported by the Department of Meteorology. In addition,…
Politics Mobile lab tests reveal drug use among passenger bus drivers – Dy Minister
Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, announced that a mobile laboratory service tested 56 bus drivers, revealing that 10 had…
Politics Gold tops $4,900'oz; silver and platinum extend record #8209;setting rally
Gold prices exceeded $4,900 per ounce for the first time on Thursday, driven by ongoing geopolitical issues, a weaker U.S. dollar, and predictions of interest…
Politics China says it rescued Philippine crew from cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal
The Chinese Coast Guard announced on Friday that it sent two ships to rescue 21 crew members from a cargo vessel that sank near Scarborough Shoal in the South…
Crime Three dead in shooting in Australia s New South Wales
Three individuals have lost their lives following a shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia , according to police reports. A fourth person is in…
Politics SC determination on MPs Pension Repeal Bill to be submitted to Speaker
The Supreme Court has finished reviewing the petitions against the bill aimed at ending pensions for Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka. The court will soon…
Politics No Cabinet discussion on removal of Attorney General – Justice Minister
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara confirmed that the Cabinet did not discuss the removal of the Attorney General during their recent meeting. He shared…
Politics Trump launches Board of Peace at Davos signing ceremony
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump officially launched his “Board of Peace” initiative during a signing event in Davos. He described it as “very exciting…