Business 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 year as the…
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Politics 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 forces…
Politics 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. His visit…
Politics 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 Chinese…
Travel 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…
Weather 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 tomorrow,…
Politics 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 United…
Politics 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 officials from…
Politics 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 surprise…
Crime 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 raid in the…
Business 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 initiative…
General 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 Vondelkerk,…
Politics 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 the…
Politics 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 ’s Eve…
Crime 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 police…
Politics 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 check…
Crime 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 Menikagara…
Education 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…
Crime 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 resulted…
Education 79-year old woman attacked to death following dispute in Agalawatta
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 reports.…
Business Bulgaria officially adopts euro, becoming 21st eurozone member
Bulgaria, the least wealthy nation in the European Union, has officially joined the eurozone, becoming its 21st member. This decision comes despite more…
Weather Asgiriya Chief Prelate urges everyone to set aside divisions and rebuild the country
Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero, the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of Siam Nikaya, urged everyone to work together and put aside…
Business Concessionary loan scheme announced to purchase paddy in Maha Season
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 during the…
Politics Ranil greets Sajith for New Year and discusses future plans
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe called Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to wish him a Happy New Year . On January 1, 2026, Premadasa also sent his best…