3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast
A minor earth tremor measuring 3.6 in the Richter Scale has been recorded in the sea area off Mullaitivu, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau said. MORE..
- Aviation Minister explains reason for removal of AASL chairman
- Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says
- Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
- GMOA to intensify trade union action from Monday
- Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria
- 3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast
- India sends 10 more Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to assist reconstruction
- Education system must be transformed to align with demands of modern world – PM
- Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement
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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..
Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria
Armed extremists in northeastern Nigeria killed dozens of people earlier this week in separate attacks targeting a construction site and a military installation, security officials said Saturday. MORE..
GMOA to intensify trade union action from Monday
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to intensify its ongoing continuous trade union action from February 2 (Monday), following a lack of response from relevant authorizes regarding several of their key demands. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred
Eight high-ranking police officers have been transferred with immediate effect, subject to the approval of the National Police Commission (NPC). MORE..
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says
The death toll from a landslide a week ago in Indonesia’s West Java province has risen to 49, the country’s main rescue agency Basarnas said on Saturday, with 15 still missing. MORE..
Aviation Minister explains reason for removal of AASL chairman
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilaka, has stated that the removal of Harsha Abeywickrama from the position of Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) was part of necessary administrative structural changes within the company. MORE..
Epstein files records released by US DoJ claims Bill Gates had extramarital affairs
The United States Department of Justice on Friday released emails in which the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein claimed that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates had engaged in extramarital sex. MORE..
Opposition Leader Sajith meets school dev. officers on hunger strike
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa had arrived this morning (31) at the site of the fast-unto-death protest launched by the School Development Officers’ Association, which is demanding their immediate integration into the teaching service. MORE..
Coastal line train delays expected today and tomorrow – Railway Dept
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that trains operating on the Coastal Line between Colombo Fort and Wellawatte railway stations may experience delays of about 15 minutes today (31) and tomorrow (01) due to essential maintenance work to upgrade the signaling system. MORE..
US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
The United States federal government has partially shutdown despite a last-ditch funding deal approved by the US Senate. MORE..
Dy Minister outlines govt measures to rebuild industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has stated that the government is taking measures to provide the necessary support to rebuild industries devastated by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
President extends declaration of essential services following Cyclone Ditwah
In response to the ongoing post-disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended the declaration of certain services as essential public services under the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 of 1979. 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..
Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria
Armed extremists in northeastern Nigeria killed dozens of people earlier this week in separate attacks targeting a construction site and a military installation, security officials said Saturday. MORE..
GMOA to intensify trade union action from Monday
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to intensify its ongoing continuous trade union action from February 2 (Monday), following a lack of response from relevant authorizes regarding several of their key demands. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred
Eight high-ranking police officers have been transferred with immediate effect, subject to the approval of the National Police Commission (NPC). MORE..
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says
The death toll from a landslide a week ago in Indonesia’s West Java province has risen to 49, the country’s main rescue agency Basarnas said on Saturday, with 15 still missing. MORE..
Aviation Minister explains reason for removal of AASL chairman
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilaka, has stated that the removal of Harsha Abeywickrama from the position of Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) was part of necessary administrative structural changes within the company. MORE..
Epstein files records released by US DoJ claims Bill Gates had extramarital affairs
The United States Department of Justice on Friday released emails in which the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein claimed that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates had engaged in extramarital sex. MORE..
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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..
iPhone 18 series launching soon, Apple likely to surprise with pricing
iPhone 18 series launching soon, Apple likely to surprise with pricing
We have all heard about the rising RAM prices, thanks to the demand from AI data centres. Now, as per reports, it seems that Apple cannot stay immune to this hike either. MORE..
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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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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..
Djokovic & Alcaraz win five-set epics to reach Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final after both players came through five-set epics to maintain their respective bids for history on an extraordinary day in Melbourne. MORE..
