State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended.
- Asgiri Anunayaka Thero raises concerns over declining recognition of Maha Sangha, culture and history
- Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting Dehiwala and Kohuwala shootings
- PM Modi meets Arab leaders, says India backs Palestinians, Gaza peace plan
- Traders oppose govt. move to transfer economic centres to new company
- 22-year old arrested with nearly 500g of ‘Ice’ in Aluthgama
- Duo arrested with over 5kg of heroin in Bentota
- State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
- Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza
- India raises infrastructure spending to record 12.2 trillion rupees for 2026-27
- Gazette issued extending declaration of several services including electricity supply as essential service
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Gazette issued extending declaration of several services including electricity supply as essential service
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification extending the declaration of a number of services, including the supply of electricity and fuel, as essential services.
India raises infrastructure spending to record 12.2 trillion rupees for 2026-27
India’s federal government will spend a record 12.2 trillion rupees ($133.08 billion) on infrastructure in the upcoming financial year that begins on April 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during her annual budget presentation on Sunday. MORE..
Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza
At least 32 people have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to local authorities.
22-year old arrested with nearly 500g of ‘Ice’ in Aluthgama
An individual has been arrested while behaving suspiciously near the Aluthgama Railway Station by the Kalutara Crimes Division. MORE..
Traders oppose govt. move to transfer economic centres to new company
Owners of economic centre trade stalls have informed the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, that they strongly oppose the government’s decision to transfer five of the country’s leading economic centres from their current administrative structure to a new establishment. MORE..
PM Modi meets Arab leaders, says India backs Palestinians, Gaza peace plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met the foreign ministers of Arab nations in New Delhi for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Saturday, reiterated India’s “continued support” for the Palestinians and US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. MORE..
Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting Dehiwala and Kohuwala shootings
Two suspects have been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division in connection with two shootings that occurred in the Dehiwala and Kohuwala areas. MORE..
Asgiri Anunayaka Thero raises concerns over declining recognition of Maha Sangha, culture and history
The Anunayaka Thero of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Wedaruwe Upali Thero, stated that there is widespread concern at present over the lack of proper recognition given to the Maha Sangha, culture, and history. MORE..
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14 arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue in Kahapathwala
Mawathagama Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with the theft of a Buddha statue of ancient value from a temple in Kahapathwala. MORE..
Pakistan says 92 militants killed after attacks in Balochistan
At least 92 militants were killed on Saturday battling Pakistan’s security forces in multiple cities across the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan’s military said. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, today (01), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Fuel prices revised
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (31). MORE..
Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement
Two explosions have been reported in Iran as the regime denied a military leader was targeted, amid heightened tension in the region. MORE..
Education system must be transformed to align with demands of modern world – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that in order to ensure the economic, social, and cultural security of the country, it is essential to develop quality human resources, and that education plays a vital role in achieving this goal. MORE..
India sends 10 more Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to assist reconstruction
As reconstruction efforts continue in the wake of cyclone Ditwah, India dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Colombo onboard INS Gharial to assist the restoration of critical connectivity. MORE..
India raises infrastructure spending to record 12.2 trillion rupees for 2026-27
India’s federal government will spend a record 12.2 trillion rupees ($133.08 billion) on infrastructure in the upcoming financial year that begins on April 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during her annual budget presentation on Sunday. MORE..
Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza
At least 32 people have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to local authorities.
22-year old arrested with nearly 500g of ‘Ice’ in Aluthgama
An individual has been arrested while behaving suspiciously near the Aluthgama Railway Station by the Kalutara Crimes Division. MORE..
Traders oppose govt. move to transfer economic centres to new company
Owners of economic centre trade stalls have informed the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, that they strongly oppose the government’s decision to transfer five of the country’s leading economic centres from their current administrative structure to a new establishment. MORE..
PM Modi meets Arab leaders, says India backs Palestinians, Gaza peace plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met the foreign ministers of Arab nations in New Delhi for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Saturday, reiterated India’s “continued support” for the Palestinians and US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. MORE..
Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting Dehiwala and Kohuwala shootings
Two suspects have been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division in connection with two shootings that occurred in the Dehiwala and Kohuwala areas. MORE..
Asgiri Anunayaka Thero raises concerns over declining recognition of Maha Sangha, culture and history
The Anunayaka Thero of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Wedaruwe Upali Thero, stated that there is widespread concern at present over the lack of proper recognition given to the Maha Sangha, culture, and history. MORE..
14 arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue in Kahapathwala
Mawathagama Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with the theft of a Buddha statue of ancient value from a temple in Kahapathwala. MORE..
Pakistan says 92 militants killed after attacks in Balochistan
At least 92 militants were killed on Saturday battling Pakistan’s security forces in multiple cities across the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan’s military said. MORE..
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Technology
Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has applied to launch one million satellites into Earth’s orbit to power artificial intelligence (AI). MORE..
Modi ally proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows
Modi ally proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows
An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill to ban social media for children, as the world’s biggest market for Meta and YouTube joins a global debate on the impact of social media on young people’s health and safety. MORE..
Apple forecasts strong sales growth as iPhone demand in Asia rebounds
Apple forecasts strong sales growth as iPhone demand in Asia rebounds
Apple on Thursday forecast higher-than-expected revenue growth of up to 16% for the March quarter, powered by strong demand for its iPhones and a sharp rebound in China and accelerating demand in India. MORE..
UK Government offers free AI skills to every adult
UK Government offers free AI skills to every adult
The UK Government has announced a plan to give every adult in the UK the opportunity to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical Artificial Intelligence skills for work. MORE..
Entertainment
Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71
Catherine O’Hara, the comedic actress best known for her starring roles in the Home Alone and Beetlejuice films, as well as her Emmy-winning turn in Schitt’s Creek, has died aged 71. MORE..
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Long crowned by his legion of fans as the king of Afrobeat, the late Fela Kuti is finally being recognised by the global music industry. MORE..
Mrs. World Pageant Crowns Chanita Seedaket Craythorne of Thailand as 2025 Winner
Mrs. World Pageant Crowns Chanita Seedaket Craythorne of Thailand as 2025 Winner
Mrs. Thailand Chanita Seedaket Craythorne was crowned the latest winner at the Westgate Las Vegas on Thursday, Jan. 29. Mrs. America and Mrs. Sri Lanka made it to the top three. The final six contestants also included Mrs. United Arab Emirates, Mrs. American and Mrs. Ireland. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf has been named the Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, earning international recognition for the country at the prestigious global competition. MORE..
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Sports
Sri Lanka-England 2nd T20I in Kandy today
The second Twenty20 International of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and England is scheduled to get underway at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy today. MORE..
Rybakina overpowers Sabalenka to win first Australian Open title
Elena Rybakina produced a thunderous display to dismantle Aryna Sabalenka 6‑4 4‑6 6-4 on Saturday and capture a maiden Australian Open title, turning the tables on the world number one in their Melbourne Park final rematch from three years ago. MORE..
Cummins ruled out, Smith omitted as Australia confirm T20 World Cup squad
A back injury has ruled Pat Cummins out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 while Matt Short has been left out as Australia announced their final squad of 15 for the tournament beginning in India and Sri Lanka from February 7. MORE..
Curran hat-trick seals 11 run DLS win for England over Sri Lanka
England underlined that they are among the front-runners for the upcoming T20 World Cup, as they ground out an 11-run victory over Sri Lanka on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the opening T20 international at Pallekele on Friday. MORE..
Sri Lanka set England 134-runs target in first T20
Sri Lanka has set a target of 134 runs for England to chase in the first T20I match of the series in Pallekele. MORE..
