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Gold prices increase by Rs. 12,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices increase by Rs. 12,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 12,000, in line with a rise in the global market rates. MORE..
CEB recovers over Rs. 90 mln in losses from illegal electricity connections in 2025
CEB recovers over Rs. 90 mln in losses from illegal electricity connections in 2025
The Special Investigations Unit of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has successfully recovered over Rs. 90 million in losses from parties involved in illegal electricity consumption during the year 2025. MORE..
School dev. officers on hunger strike meet President for talks
School dev. officers on hunger strike meet President for talks
A group of School Development Officers, currently engaged in a fast unto death protest campaign near the Presidential Secretariat, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (03) to seek a definitive solution to their grievances. MORE..
Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup
Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga is set to serve as the Fast Bowling Consultant Coach for the Sri Lankan national team during their four preliminary round matches of the T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
Appeals Court dismisses petitions challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another
Appeals Court dismisses petitions challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another
The Court of Appeal has dismissed petitions seeking to quash the order issued by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to place in remand custody Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and Venerable Trincomalee Kalyanawansa Tissa Thero in connection with the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 10:45 am
MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago following a summons to provide a statement regarding alleged connections with underworld kingpin “Kehelbaddara Padme”. MORE..
Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi
Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in India has invited Sri Lankan nationals residing in India to join the Flag Hoisting Ceremony commemorating the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence. MORE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID
Former First Lady, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), a short while ago. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 9:50 am
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters second day
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters second day
The strike launched by luxury and general service bus operators along the Horana-Colombo (120) route, which began yesterday (02) is continuing for the second consecutive day today (03). MORE..
Govt committed to economic stability, sustainable growth and social protection – PM
Govt committed to economic stability, sustainable growth and social protection – PM
The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to economic stability, sustainable growth, and social protection while participating in the South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) 2026. MORE..
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein probe ahead of contempt vote
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein probe ahead of contempt vote
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID today; CID summons Namal
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID today; CID summons Namal
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (03). MORE..
Ex-minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s cousin arrested in money laundering probe
Ex-minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s cousin arrested in money laundering probe
U.D.M. Seneviratne Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested on allegations of money laundering by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
CEB restructuring enters final stage, liquidation to be announced by February
CEB restructuring enters final stage, liquidation to be announced by February
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) restructuring programme has reached its final stage. MORE..
Constitutional Council to decide on AG appointment today
Constitutional Council to decide on AG appointment today
The Constitutional Council is scheduled to meet today (03) at 12.00 noon at the Parliament Complex, under the patronage of its Chairman, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
Crown Princess’s son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
Crown Princess’s son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
The son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested by police on suspicion of assault, before he goes on trial in Oslo on Tuesday on 38 charges, including the rape of four women. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of shower will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts, today (03), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US and India reach trade deal, Donald Trump says
US and India reach trade deal, Donald Trump says
US President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to a trade deal with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the US will lower tariffs on goods from India to 18% from 25%. MORE..
Businessman arrested at BIA for smuggling Rs. 24 million in foreign currency
Businessman arrested at BIA for smuggling Rs. 24 million in foreign currency
An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a large quantity of foreign currency into Sri Lanka. MORE..
194kg of cannabis intended to be smuggled to Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu
194kg of cannabis intended to be smuggled to Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu
A total of 194 kg of cannabis intended to be smuggled to Sri Lanka have been seized by the Ramanathapuram Q-Branch police in Tamil Nadu. MORE..
Sri Lanka squad for T20 World Cup 2026 announced
Sri Lanka squad for T20 World Cup 2026 announced
Sri Lanka have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played in Sri Lanka and India. MORE..
Iran President orders nuclear talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal
Iran President orders nuclear talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media said Monday, after US leader Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action against the Islamic Republic. MORE..
A/L 2025: Biosystems Technology practical exam to begin on Feb. 7
A/L 2025: Biosystems Technology practical exam to begin on Feb. 7
The practical examination for Biosystems Technology subject for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will commence on February 7, the Department of Examinations has announced. MORE..
Fisheries Minister condemns Indian Coast Guard attack on Sri Lankan fishermen
Fisheries Minister condemns Indian Coast Guard attack on Sri Lankan fishermen
Strong objections are being raised against an attack carried out by Indian Coast Guard officers on a group of Sri Lankan fishermen based on false allegations, the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar stated. MORE..
Exams Dept. issues special notice on O/L admission cards
Exams Dept. issues special notice on O/L admission cards
The Department of Examinations has issued a special notice regarding the issuance of admission cards for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2025 (2026). MORE..