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28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting
A 28-year-old man has died after being shot during a private party held in the Tsunamiwatta in Ambalangoda, police stated. MORE..
- Govt allocated additional Rs. 220 bln to facilitate public sector salary increase – Minister
- Ratnapura logs highest temperature
- Myanmar steps up Nipah virus monitoring, issues travel health advisory
- Three-month rehabilitation programme proposed for drug addicts
- Anuradhapura DS clarifies reports on inability to cash compensation cheques issued after Cyclone Ditwah
- Individual injured in shooting reported in Ambalangoda
- Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender – Dy Minister Watagala
- 28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting
- Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
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Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island.
Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender – Dy Minister Watagala
Certain individuals involved in drug trafficking networks have expressed willingness to surrender, according to Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala. MORE..
Individual injured in shooting reported in Ambalangoda
A shooting incident has been reported in Ambalangoda, police stated. MORE..
Anuradhapura DS clarifies reports on inability to cash compensation cheques issued after Cyclone Ditwah
A clarification has been issued regarding reports claiming that compensation cheques issued for houses that were destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah cannot be encashed. MORE..
Three-month rehabilitation programme proposed for drug addicts
Sri Lanka has launched a voluntary drug rehabilitation program with vocational training support to help people addicted to narcotics recover and reintegrate into the workforce, the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Brigadier M. S. Amith has stated. MORE..
Myanmar steps up Nipah virus monitoring, issues travel health advisory
Myanmar’s Ministry of Health has strengthened monitoring measures for the Nipah virus and issued health advice for travelers, despite no confirmed cases being detected in the country to date, according to the ministry’s statement released on Tuesday. MORE..
Ratnapura logs highest temperature
The highest temperature in the country today (27) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 34.7°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
Govt allocated additional Rs. 220 bln to facilitate public sector salary increase – Minister
The government has had to allocate an additional Rs. 220 billion in 2026 to fund basic salary increases granted to doctors and the entire public service, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
SOC requests quality reports on imported coal consignments in 3 vessels
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has reviewed matters relating to coal imported to Sri Lanka with particular focus on quality assurance and import procedures. MORE..
Sri Lanka must be developed socially and culturally: President
The foremost responsibility of any government is to look after the people and that the present government has already begun fulfilling this duty by ensuring that all economic benefits achieved as a nation flow to the people and society at large, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated. MORE..
Radiologic Technologists temporarily suspend planned strike
The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association has decided to temporarily suspend the indefinite strike that was scheduled to commence tomorrow (28) across all hospitals in the country. MORE..
Netherlands, Sri Lanka hold discussions to strengthening bilateral ties
A high-level discussion has been held to explore avenues to further strengthen the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. MORE..
Cabinet Spokesman explains reason behind Parliament Deputy Secretary General’s suspension
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today (27) detailed the reasons behind the suspension of the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff, Chaminda Kularatne from his post. MORE..
Individual staging hunger strike opposite Presidential Secretariat hospitalized
An individual engaged in a hunger strike staged by a group of Development Officers in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding permanent employment, has been hospitalized. MORE..
FCID records statement from ex-Minister P Harrison
Former Minister P. Harrison has recorded a statement with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). MORE..
Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender – Dy Minister Watagala
Certain individuals involved in drug trafficking networks have expressed willingness to surrender, according to Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala. MORE..
Individual injured in shooting reported in Ambalangoda
A shooting incident has been reported in Ambalangoda, police stated. MORE..
Anuradhapura DS clarifies reports on inability to cash compensation cheques issued after Cyclone Ditwah
A clarification has been issued regarding reports claiming that compensation cheques issued for houses that were destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah cannot be encashed. MORE..
Three-month rehabilitation programme proposed for drug addicts
Sri Lanka has launched a voluntary drug rehabilitation program with vocational training support to help people addicted to narcotics recover and reintegrate into the workforce, the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Brigadier M. S. Amith has stated. MORE..
Myanmar steps up Nipah virus monitoring, issues travel health advisory
Myanmar’s Ministry of Health has strengthened monitoring measures for the Nipah virus and issued health advice for travelers, despite no confirmed cases being detected in the country to date, according to the ministry’s statement released on Tuesday. MORE..
Ratnapura logs highest temperature
The highest temperature in the country today (27) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 34.7°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
Govt allocated additional Rs. 220 bln to facilitate public sector salary increase – Minister
The government has had to allocate an additional Rs. 220 billion in 2026 to fund basic salary increases granted to doctors and the entire public service, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
SOC requests quality reports on imported coal consignments in 3 vessels
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has reviewed matters relating to coal imported to Sri Lanka with particular focus on quality assurance and import procedures. MORE..
Sri Lanka must be developed socially and culturally: President
The foremost responsibility of any government is to look after the people and that the present government has already begun fulfilling this duty by ensuring that all economic benefits achieved as a nation flow to the people and society at large, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated. MORE..
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Technology
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
Technology giant Meta is set to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp users in the coming months in its latest experiment with paid services. MORE..
WhatsApp is not secure: Elon Musk comes after Meta in latest X post
WhatsApp is not secure: Elon Musk comes after Meta in latest X post
Billionaire Elon Musk took to X to slam Meta’s WhatsApp after whistleblowers said private chats on the messaging platform can be read by the company, despite promises of end-to-end encryption. MORE..
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks. MORE..
French lawmakers to vote on social media ban for children
French lawmakers to vote on social media ban for children
French lawmakers on Monday (Jan 26) were set to vote on draft legislation to ban social media for under-15s, an effort championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time. MORE..
Entertainment
Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift
Victoria Beckham escaped the bitterness of a family feud with a trip to Paris on Monday to receive an award from the culture ministry for her contribution to the fashion and entertainment industries. MORE..
Travel Photographer of the Year 2025: Snapshot of Sri Lankan boy named People’s Choice Winner
Travel Photographer of the Year 2025: Snapshot of Sri Lankan boy named People’s Choice Winner
After more than 20,000 entries, a panel of international experts has selected the best images in the world of travel photography over the past 12 months. MORE..
Sly Dunbar, prolific legend of reggae, dies aged 73
Sly Dunbar, prolific legend of reggae, dies aged 73
Reggae legend Sly Dunbar, who played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 73. MORE..
UK-Canada co-production ‘Baby Elephant School’ profiles Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe Sanctuary
UK-Canada co-production ‘Baby Elephant School’ profiles Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe Sanctuary
A rare UK-Canada natural history co-pro will follow inhabitants at the world’s largest baby elephant sanctuary. MORE..
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Sports
England seal series win despite Pavan Rathnayake’s maiden ODI ton
England defeated Sri Lanka by 53 runs in the third and final One Day International to secure a 2-1 series win at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. MORE..
Joe Root, Harry Brook star as England post mammoth 357/3 against Sri Lanka in final ODI
Joe Root and Harry Brook scored impressive better than run-a-ball centuries to help England post 357/3 in their allotted 50 overs against Sri Lanka in the third and final One Day International of the three-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka Women to play six-match white-ball series in West Indies
Sri Lanka’s women’s team is set to travel to the West Indies for a six-match white-ball tour spanning late February to early March. MORE..
England opt to bat against Sri Lanka in series decider
England have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the third and final One Day International of the three-match series at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. MORE..
Pakistan set deadline for T20 World Cup boycott decision
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chair Mohsin Naqvi held talks with the country’s prime minister, Shahbaz Sharif, on Monday to discuss their participation in light of Bangladesh’s withdrawal. MORE..
