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Crime 11 arrested with drug haul in two fishing boats seized off southern coast
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has arrested 11 individuals and seized two fishing boats in the deep sea off the southern coast for having heroin and the synthetic…
Travel Sri Lanka records over 194,000 tourist arrivals in first 22 days of 2026
Sri Lanka welcomed over 194,000 tourists in the first 22 days of 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The peak day for…
Business Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the future of the eastern Donbas region will be a major topic as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and…
Politics GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that their doctors' strike, which began yesterday (23), is now in its second day today (24). The…
Crime Man hacked to death over personal dispute in Embilipitiya
A 39-year-old man was brutally killed with sharp objects on the 23rd in the Weerasinghapura area of Embilipitiya, following a personal dispute that escalated.…
Development CEB restructuring process to continue further
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has revealed that it will keep moving forward with its restructuring process, which is now in its final phase. This effort…
Politics Indian specialist medical team arrives in Sri Lanka to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims
A group of five specialist doctors from India 's Kerala state landed in Sri Lanka today, January 23, to help those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. These…
Politics Govt. focused on providing pension for private, semi-govt workers- Dy Minister
The government is working on providing pensions for employees in both the private and semi-government sectors, according to Deputy Minister of Labor Mahinda…
Politics “We are ready to step down when people decide on a change” - PM Harini
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, announced that she is willing to resign as Prime…
Crime Two fishing boats seized with 270 kg of Ice and heroin off southern coast
Two fishing boats have been captured while carrying a significant amount of drugs in the deep waters off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This operation was a…
Politics First Technology Service and Support Centre opens at Vavuniya University
The Ministry of Science and Technology opened its first Technology Service and Support Centre today (23) at the University of Vavuniya. Professor Krishantha…
Politics US completes withdrawal from World Health Organisation
The United States has completed its exit from the World Health Organization (WHO), one year after President Donald Trump declared that America would end its…
Crime Anusha Palpita remanded
Anusha Palpita, who previously served as the Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri…
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…
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…