Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son remanded
Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested yesterday (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), has been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
- Nearly 3,000 children under probation care lack birth certificates
- Matugama PS Chairman surrenders to police
- Five injured and admitted to hospital following lorry-van collision in Ratnapura
- Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 1 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings
- Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son produced in court
- Indian rupee set for worst annual fall in three years amid equity outflows
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- Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
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Turkey detains 125 more Islamic State suspects as nationwide sweep continues
Turkish authorities on Wednesday pressed ahead with nationwide operations against suspected Islamic State members, detaining 125 people in simultaneous raids across 25 provinces. MORE..
Remote Pacific nation becomes first place in the world to welcome 2026
The island of Kiritimati is welcoming in the new year - the first place in the world do so. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, Central, North-central, North-western and Uva provinces, tomorrow (01), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Indian rupee set for worst annual fall in three years amid equity outflows
The Indian rupee is poised for its largest annual fall in three years, weighed down by record equity outflows and the lack of a U.S. trade deal that left it out of the rally across Asia, with prospects for a recovery tied to the trade pact. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son produced in court
Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested yesterday (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), has been produced before court. MORE..
Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 1 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings
Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera has climbed to No. 1 in the U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings. MORE..
Five injured and admitted to hospital following lorry-van collision in Ratnapura
At least five individuals have been injured and admitted to the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital following a head-on collision between a lorry and a van at the Thiriwanaketiya Junction in Ratnapura this morning (31). MORE..
Matugama PS Chairman surrenders to police
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, who is accused of assaulting the Secretary of the council has surrendered to police. MORE..
Nearly 3,000 children under probation care lack birth certificates
Nearly 3,000 children under the age of 16, who have been placed in probation and child care centres based on court orders, do not possess birth certificates, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has revealed. MORE..
Individual who contested the last General Election dies in accident
An individual who contested the last General Election from the Ratnapura District under the National People’s Power (NPP) ticket has been killed in a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a private bus, police said. MORE..
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Colombo Municipal Council budget passed
The annual budget of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has been passed with a majority of two votes. MORE..
Education Ministry Secretary lodges complaint with CID
The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under a renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said, easing tensions after weeks of deadly border clashes. MORE..
BASL draws President’s attention on promotions issued to judicial officers and judges
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has drawn President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s attention to the process of promotions of Judicial Officers, Judges of the High Court and the Court of Appeal in recent months. MORE..
Mortal remains of late Latha Walpola brought to Independence Square
The mortal remains of ‘Queen of Sri Lankan music’ Kalasoori Latha Walpola has been brought to the Independence Square in Colombo for the general public to pay their last respect. MORE..
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Remote Pacific nation becomes first place in the world to welcome 2026
The island of Kiritimati is welcoming in the new year - the first place in the world do so. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, Central, North-central, North-western and Uva provinces, tomorrow (01), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Indian rupee set for worst annual fall in three years amid equity outflows
The Indian rupee is poised for its largest annual fall in three years, weighed down by record equity outflows and the lack of a U.S. trade deal that left it out of the rally across Asia, with prospects for a recovery tied to the trade pact. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son produced in court
Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested yesterday (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), has been produced before court. MORE..
Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 1 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings
Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera has climbed to No. 1 in the U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings. MORE..
Five injured and admitted to hospital following lorry-van collision in Ratnapura
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Matugama PS Chairman surrenders to police
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, who is accused of assaulting the Secretary of the council has surrendered to police. MORE..
Nearly 3,000 children under probation care lack birth certificates
Nearly 3,000 children under the age of 16, who have been placed in probation and child care centres based on court orders, do not possess birth certificates, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has revealed. MORE..
Individual who contested the last General Election dies in accident
An individual who contested the last General Election from the Ratnapura District under the National People’s Power (NPP) ticket has been killed in a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a private bus, police said. MORE..
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Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI
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Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year, study finds
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Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
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Amazon said on Sunday it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues did not support the project. MORE..
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Renowned Indian filmmaker Prabhu Deva arrives in Sri Lanka
SriLankan Airlines announced that it had the honour of welcoming the renowned Indian film director, actor, dancer, and choreographer, Prabhu Deva, on board a flight from Chennai to Colombo. MORE..
Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine
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‘I gave up cinema to stand up for my fans’: Actor Vijay
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French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation said Sunday. MORE..
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UK
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Europe
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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Qatar
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UAE
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Dirham | 84.3559 |
Sports
Afghanistan name Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad
Rashid Khan will lead the command of the Afghanistan side in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. MORE..
Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 1 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings
Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera has climbed to No. 1 in the U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings. MORE..
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn in an induced coma with meningitis
Former Australian Test and limited overs batsman Damien Martyn is in hospital in Brisbane in an induced coma after falling ill with meningitis. MORE..
Oman name squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Jatinder Singh will be supported by Vinayak Shukla, who has been named as the vice-captain in the squad. MORE..
Lasith Malinga appointed Consultant Fast Bowling Coach by Sri Lanka Cricket
Former Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga has been appointed as the Consultant – Fast Bowling Coach for the National Team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket(SLC) stated. MORE..
