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January 6, 2026 4:15 pm
Low-pressure area set to intensify into depression during the next 24 hours
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka is likely to intensify into a depression during the next 24 hours, the Department of Meteorology has warned. MORE..
- Chairman of NPP-held Balangoda Urban Council resigns
- Resolution to appoint Select Committee to identify suitable electoral system for PC elections in Parliament
- Stock of explosives including RPGs recovered in Vakarai
- “Makes world less safe”: UN slams US intervention in Venezuela
- Defence Ministry holds legal awareness programme on Proceeds of Crime Act
- Citizens should fulfill their responsibilities to eradicate the drug menace from Sri Lanka: President
- European leaders voice support for Denmark after Trump claims on Greenland
- Maha Bodhi Society of India donates Rs. 10 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
- Four Sri Lankans arrested at BIA with forged Polish visas
- Authorities prepare for possible severe weather as low-pressure area strengthens
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Authorities prepare for possible severe weather as low-pressure area strengthens
All necessary preparations have been made to face any possible disaster situations that may arise in the future, according to the Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Pradeep Kodippili. MORE..
Four Sri Lankans arrested at BIA with forged Polish visas
Four Sri Lankans returning from New Delhi, India, after traveling to obtain visas required to migrate to Poland, have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), with fraudulently prepared visas. MORE..
Maha Bodhi Society of India donates Rs. 10 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Maha Bodhi Society of India has made a financial contribution of Rs. 10 million to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
European leaders voice support for Denmark after Trump claims on Greenland
A group of European leaders on Tuesday (Jan 6) underlined their support for Denmark after US President Donald Trump again voiced designs on its autonomous Arctic territory of Greenland. MORE..
Citizens should fulfill their responsibilities to eradicate the drug menace from Sri Lanka: President
Just as the country’s physical development is important, the wellbeing and stability of society are equally vital, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized. MORE..
Defence Ministry holds legal awareness programme on Proceeds of Crime Act
A special awareness programme on the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 5 of 2025, was conducted today (06) at the Ministry of Defence, aimed at educating the security and legal leadership on the complexities of illicit wealth recovery. MORE..
“Makes world less safe”: UN slams US intervention in Venezuela
The world community must make clear that US intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday. MORE..
Stock of explosives including RPGs recovered in Vakarai
A stock of explosives has been recovered in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa by the Police Special Task Force (STF) today (06). MORE..
Resolution to appoint Select Committee to identify suitable electoral system for PC elections in Parliament
The resolution to appoint a Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament on selecting the electoral system under which the Provincial Council Elections should be held and submit its proposals and recommendations has been presented in Parliament. MORE..
Chairman of NPP-held Balangoda Urban Council resigns
K.G. Premadasa, the Chairman of the Balangoda Urban Council representing the National People’s Power, has resigned from his position. MORE..
Deadline to submit applications to serve as O/L exam examiners ends on Thursday
The deadline to submit applications to serve as examiners of answer scripts for the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination 2025 (2026) will conclude on Thursday (08), the Department of Examinations has announced. MORE..
Swiss ski bar blaze: No fire safety inspection in 5 years, sparklers prohibited
Swiss officials have admitted that the ski resort bar where a New Year’s fire killed 40 people had not been checked for fire safety for five years, as authorities moved to ban sparklers from all local venues amid mounting public anger and grief. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police launch special traffic monitoring strategies for 2026
Sri Lanka Police have launched special traffic monitoring strategies for 2026 to curb the rising number of road accidents and to improve public safety in the country, Police Media Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said. MORE..
Govt to strengthen Thriposha programme through high-quality maize-based food system
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to proceed with the implementation of a project aimed at building a resilient, high-quality maize-based food system to enhance the Thriposha programme in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Cabinet approves proposal to expand dialysis services under PPP model
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to expand dialysis services at government hospitals through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanism, in view of the growing demand for renal care services across the country. MORE..
Four Sri Lankans arrested at BIA with forged Polish visas
Four Sri Lankans returning from New Delhi, India, after traveling to obtain visas required to migrate to Poland, have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), with fraudulently prepared visas. MORE..
Maha Bodhi Society of India donates Rs. 10 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Maha Bodhi Society of India has made a financial contribution of Rs. 10 million to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
European leaders voice support for Denmark after Trump claims on Greenland
A group of European leaders on Tuesday (Jan 6) underlined their support for Denmark after US President Donald Trump again voiced designs on its autonomous Arctic territory of Greenland. MORE..
Citizens should fulfill their responsibilities to eradicate the drug menace from Sri Lanka: President
Just as the country’s physical development is important, the wellbeing and stability of society are equally vital, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized. MORE..
Defence Ministry holds legal awareness programme on Proceeds of Crime Act
A special awareness programme on the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 5 of 2025, was conducted today (06) at the Ministry of Defence, aimed at educating the security and legal leadership on the complexities of illicit wealth recovery. MORE..
“Makes world less safe”: UN slams US intervention in Venezuela
The world community must make clear that US intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday. MORE..
Stock of explosives including RPGs recovered in Vakarai
A stock of explosives has been recovered in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa by the Police Special Task Force (STF) today (06). MORE..
Resolution to appoint Select Committee to identify suitable electoral system for PC elections in Parliament
The resolution to appoint a Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament on selecting the electoral system under which the Provincial Council Elections should be held and submit its proposals and recommendations has been presented in Parliament. MORE..
Chairman of NPP-held Balangoda Urban Council resigns
K.G. Premadasa, the Chairman of the Balangoda Urban Council representing the National People’s Power, has resigned from his position. MORE..
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Technology
Nvidia launches Vera Rubin, its next major AI platform, at CES 2026
AI powerhouse Nvidia (NVDA) announced the launch of its next-generation Vera Rubin superchip at CES 2026 on Monday in Las Vegas. One of six chips that make up what Nvidia is now calling its Rubin platform, Vera Rubin combines one Vera CPU and two Rubin GPUs in a single processor. MORE..
Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028
Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028
Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at its US manufacturing plant in Georgia starting in 2028, marking a step toward automating higher-risk and repetitive manufacturing tasks, the South Korean company says. MORE..
Samsung to double AI mobile devices to 800 million units this year
Samsung to double AI mobile devices to 800 million units this year
Samsung Electronics plans to double this year the number of its mobile devices with “Galaxy AI” features largely powered by Google’s Gemini, its co-CEO said, which would give the U.S. firm an edge over rivals as the global race in artificial intelligence heats up. MORE..
Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide free internet services in Venezuela through February 3
Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide free internet services in Venezuela through February 3
Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday expressed support for the people of Venezuela as SpaceX-owned Starlink announced it was providing free broadband internet services in the country for a limited period, as Venezuela remains gripped by fast-moving political developments. MORE..
Entertainment
Tomorrowland to hold its first-ever Asia festival in Thailand
Tomorrowland, the hugely popular European electronic dance music or EDM festival, will stage its first-ever full-fledged Asia edition in Thailand this December. MORE..
The ‘magical’ blue flower changing farmers’ fortunes in India
The ‘magical’ blue flower changing farmers’ fortunes in India
“Until a few years ago, the butterfly pea flower was just another climbing plant in my village,” says Nilam Brahma who lives in Anthaigwlao, a village in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. MORE..
Major Titanic exhibition set for Liverpool in 2026
Major Titanic exhibition set for Liverpool in 2026
A major Titanic exhibition is set to come to Liverpool in 2026. MORE..
A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them
A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them
When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg’s sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb. MORE..
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Sports
Chelsea confirm Rosenior as new head coach
Liam Rosenior was confirmed as Chelsea’s new head coach on Tuesday following the sacking of Enzo Maresca. MORE..
18-member Sri Lanka T20I squad for Pakistan series announced
The Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan has been announced. MORE..
Australian Open prize fund reaches record $75 million
The prize fund for this year’s Australian Open has been increased by 16% to A$111.5 million ($74.88 million), making it the largest purse in the tournament’s history, organisers announced on Tuesday. MORE..
Pakistan team arrives in Sri Lanka for T20 series
The Pakistan national cricket team has arrived in Sri Lanka for the Twenty20 series scheduled to be played in Dambulla. MORE..
Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim
Manchester United sacked head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday (Jan 5), ending his 14-month reign at the English Premier League club. MORE..
