Politics Gold price jumps above US$ 5,500 for the first time on record
Gold prices soared to a new all-time high of US$ 5,579 before settling around US$ 5,500 during early trading in Asia on Thursday. This rise in gold prices is…
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Politics Sri Lanka considering restricting access to social media for children under 12
The Sri Lankan government is looking into limiting social media access for kids under 12 years old, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs Savithri…
Crime Woman hacked to death in Bibile
A 40-year-old woman was killed with a sharp object in Radaliyadda, Bibile, on the 28th of yesterday, according to police reports. The suspect in the case, who…
Politics Public advised not to panic amid Nipah virus concerns in India
The public is being urged not to panic over the Nipah virus outbreak that is currently affecting India . Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni reassured…
Health Singapore to conduct temperature screening at airport over Nipah outbreak
Singapore is increasing health checks at Changi Airport in response to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India . Authorities announced that temperature…
Politics Former UNP councillor arrested for foreign employment scam using Foreign Minister s letterhead
A former member of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, who represented the United National Party (UNP), has been arrested by officers from the Special…
Business China, Sri Lanka to set up renminbi clearing arrangements
The People’s Bank of China has recently signed an agreement with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to create renminbi clearing arrangements in Sri Lanka, according…
Business GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to respond
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that if the government does not respond positively to their concerns within the next 48…
Health SOC reviews NATA and Jaffna Teaching Hospital operations
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Health, Mass Media, and Women’s Empowerment reviewed the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) and Jaffna…
Politics Sri Lanka s National Strategic Action Plan to combat human trafficking launched
Sri Lanka officially launched the National Strategic Action Plan to monitor and fight human trafficking for the years 2026-2030 on January 28 at the Cinnamon…
Politics Trump tells Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be far worse
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Iran on Wednesday to negotiate a nuclear weapons deal, warning that any future U.S. attack would be much more severe.…
Business US, UK, EU drive Sri Lanka apparel exports in December
Sri Lanka saw a rise in apparel exports in December 2025, mainly due to higher demand from the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union. These three…
Politics Charges will be filed against ex-President Ranil in March; AG informs court
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court was informed today by the Attorney General that the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be…
Politics Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake remanded
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, has been ordered to remain in custody until February 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court,…
Health India contains Nipah virus outbreak, some Asian countries tighten health screenings
Indian officials announced that they have managed to control a Nipah virus outbreak after identifying two cases in West Bengal, a state in eastern India . In…
Business No major impact on Sri Lanka s economic growth due to Cyclone Ditwah - CBSL Governor
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, stated that Cyclone Ditwah, which caused significant damage in various regions,…
Politics LCC recovered USD 2.1 mln from supplier after substandard coal import – GM
The General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company (LCC), Namal Hewage, announced that they recovered about USD 2.1 million from a supplier after discovering that a…
Business Aswesuma January allowance credited to beneficiaries accounts
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the January allowance for beneficiaries of the Aswesuma program has been credited to their bank accounts. For the…
Politics Court orders Jaffna MC to submit report on air pollution control measures
The Court of Appeal has directed the Jaffna Municipal Council to provide a report on the actions taken to control air pollution in the Jaffna region. This…
Politics South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail term for bribery
A court in South Korea sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prison on Wednesday. She was found guilty of taking bribes from…
Politics Dambulla Thunders ex-owner gets suspended sentence for LPL match-fixing, fined Rs. 24M
Tamim Rahman, the former owner of the Dambulla Thunders, was given a suspended prison sentence and fined Rs. 24 million today (28) after admitting to…
Crime Ambalangoda shooting linked to extramarital relationship , police say
Police have found that the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda on September 27 was likely linked to an extramarital…
Politics Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appeared at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today for a scheduled hearing, according to an Ada Derana reporter.…
Business President, IMF team agree to continue EFF programme without any changes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, which arrived last week for a fact-finding mission, has confirmed that there will be no changes to the Extended…