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…
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Politics Last-minute revision in Grade 6 English language module carried out without proper methodology- Minister Bimal
A last-minute change to the Grade 6 English language module, part of new education reforms in Sri Lanka, was made without using the correct methods. Minister…
Business Grama Niladhari officers withdraw from disbursement of Rs. 5 million cyclone relief grant
Grama Niladhari officers in Sri Lanka have decided to stop handling the distribution of a Rs. 5 million government grant meant for families whose homes were…
Business China s population falls for fourth straight year
China's population has decreased for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, as birth rates hit an all-time low, despite the government's efforts to encourage…
Business Three arrested over circulation of video abusing woman on social media
Three people have been taken into custody by the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women due to a video that has been shared on social media,…
Politics Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament Friday and call national election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced she will dissolve parliament on Friday and call for a national election. She aims to gain voter support for…
Sports Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Sri Lanka-England cricket series
Colombo will have a special traffic plan during the Sri Lanka-England cricket matches at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The Sri Lanka Police…
General Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen
A search has begun to find two fishermen who went missing after leaving for a fishing trip early this morning, September 19, from Wella in Chilaw , according…
Business Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs
The government is focused on promoting a cashless economy and introducing digital IDs in Sri Lanka. A review meeting took place on the 19th at the Presidential…
Politics Trump justifies threats to take over Greenland, citing Nobel Peace Prize snub
US President Donald Trump informed Norway's prime minister that he no longer felt the need to focus solely on peace after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.…
Business Railway station masters threaten to launch trade union action over several demands
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union has announced plans to initiate trade union action due to several unmet demands. In their statement, the union…
Crime 19-year old arrested for aiding and abetting Kaduwela shooting incident
A 19-year-old has been taken into custody for his role in a shooting that happened on January 1, 2026, on Menikagara Road in Koratota, Nawagamuwa, part of the…
Politics PM Harini departs for World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left Sri Lanka this morning, January 19, to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in…
Politics Govt commits to global best practices for child and caregiver well-being- Minister
The Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, announced that the government is taking many steps to improve Early Childhood Development…
Politics Chile fires kill at least 18 as firefighters battle extreme heat, winds
Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of emergency in two southern regions on Sunday as fierce wildfires led to the evacuation of over 20,000…
General Foreign-made pistol found in abandoned water tank in Keselwatta
Police found a foreign-made pistol in an empty water tank at an apartment complex in Keselwatta, Sri Lanka. They also discovered 29 rounds of ammunition at the…
Entertainment Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84
A large explosion at a factory in northern China resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injured 84 others, with eight people still unaccounted for,…
Travel Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards 2026- Colombo among best food cities; Galle in top 5 honeymoon destinations
Sri Lanka has gained notable international acclaim in the “Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best 2026,” with Colombo and Galle recognized as…
Politics Parliamentary Sub-Committee reviews execution of principal transfers in national and provincial schools
The Parliamentary Sub-Committee recently held a meeting to discuss the transfers of principals in both National and Provincial Schools, as well as the ongoing…
Business Death toll in Karachi mall fire jumps to 11
In Karachi, the death toll from a major fire at a shopping mall has risen to 11, as firefighters began searching for over 60 people who are still missing. The…
General Decline in air quality observed across several areas; CEA advises caution
Dr. Ajith Gunawardena, the Media Spokesperson for the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), announced that air quality is declining in several regions of Sri…
General Computer literacy rises to 38.4 pct in first half of 2025
Sri Lanka's computer literacy rate has increased to 38.4 percent in the first half of 2025, according to a recent survey by the Department of Census and…
Politics Namal criticizes past governments approach to national development
Namal Rajapaksa, a member of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has criticized past governments for their approach to national development. He stated that…
Politics At least 5,000 killed in Iranian unrest, officials say
At least 5,000 individuals have died during protests in Iran, including around 500 security personnel, according to an Iranian official in the region who spoke…