Weather Driver killed and 37 people injured in Barcelona train crash
A train driver has died and at least 37 others have been hurt, with five of them suffering serious injuries, after a commuter train went off the tracks and…
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Politics PM Harini holds discussions with ADB President in Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Masato Kanda, the President and Chairperson of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in Davos, Switzerland. This…
Business Government Radiologic Technologists to begin token strike at 8am
The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association is set to begin a 24-hour token strike at 8:00 a.m. at hospitals throughout Sri Lanka. Chanaka…
Business Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall
The European Parliament is set to halt the approval of the US trade agreement reached in July, according to sources familiar with its international trade…
Crime Individual arrested with 61kg of ICE valued at Rs. 900 million in Nittambuwa
A person has been detained in Nittambuwa for having 61kg of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE. The arrest happened during a raid by the Police…
General Private sector minimum wage increased to Rs. 30,000
The private sector minimum wage has been raised to Rs. 30,000, an increase of Rs. 3,000, starting January 01. H. M. D. K. Nadeeka Wataliyadda, the Commissioner…
Development All three generators of Norochcholai Power plant reconnected to national grid
All three generators at the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant in Sri Lanka have been reconnected to the national power grid after being temporarily shut down…
Politics Opposition Leader rejects govt-proposed dates for no-confidence debate against PM
Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the government is ready to discuss the no-confidence motion that the opposition plans to present against Prime…
Crime Ex-commando arrested with 3 homemade grenades in Anuradhapura
In Anuradhapura , the Divisional Criminal Investigation Division has found three homemade grenades at a house located in the Matale Junction area. According to…
Politics Prize awarded by independent Nobel committee, not Norwegian govt - Norway PM responds to Trump s message
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store confirmed he received a message from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump expressed disappointment over not being…
Business Businessman arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle Kush
A businessman from Sri Lanka was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to smuggle a shipment of 'Kush' cannabis…
Politics Cabinet greenlights wage hike and relief scheme for plantation sector
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to relief measures outlined in the 2026 Budget aimed at enhancing the living conditions of…
Politics Colombo Baseline Road Extension Phase 3 to Resume After 2022 Crisis Halt
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the plan to start the third phase of the Baseline Road Extension Project. In 2009, the government at that time agreed to…
Security 13 apprehended for harvesting sea cucumber illegally in seas off Kilinochchi
The Sri Lanka Navy has detained 13 people for illegally harvesting sea cucumbers while diving at night. This took place during a search operation in the…
Crime Suspect arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa s vehicle
A suspect has been taken into custody for his role in a shooting that targeted the vehicle of Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Executive Director of the National…
Politics NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave
The Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Darshana Samaraweera, has been placed on compulsory leave due to the issues…
Politics Donald Trump sets US$ 1 billion price tag for Board of Peace membership
A draft charter for the Gaza "Board of Peace" was sent to around 60 countries by the Trump administration in the United States. It reportedly states that…
Law SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident
A bus driver from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), linked to the Kebithigollewa Depot, has received a one-year sentence of rigorous imprisonment for…
Politics Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara s FR petition
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has decided to withdraw his Fundamental Rights petition from the Supreme Court. He had filed this petition to stop his…
Politics Notice issued on Cinnamon Gardens Police minor complaints OIC
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Officer-in-Charge of the Minor Complaints Division at the Cinnamon Gardens Police to appear in court. This…
Politics IMF raises India s GDP growth projection
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Monday that it has increased its forecast for India ’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the ongoing…
Weather Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Today, the Department of Meteorology reports that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be ground frost…
Politics Trump says he will 100% carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Donald Trump has stated he will definitely impose tariffs on European nations that oppose his request to take control of Greenland. European allies have come…
Crime Suspect arrested with over Rs. 283 mln, two vehicles in Ibbagamuwa
A suspect was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after being found with Rs. 283,300,000 in cash and two vehicles believed to be obtained…