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Six injured in head-on collision of two buses in Haldummulla
Six injured in head-on collision of two buses in Haldummulla
Six passengers were injured in a head-on collision involving a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus and a private bus in the Soragune area of Haldummulla. MORE..
| January 24, 2026 11:29 am
Morning frost in Nuwara Eliya with minimum temperature at 7.8°C today
Morning frost in Nuwara Eliya with minimum temperature at 7.8°C today
Due to the cold weather prevailing during the morning hours, ground frost was reported in several areas of Nuwara Eliya today (24). MORE..
Sri Lanka records over 194,000 tourist arrivals in first 22 days of 2026
Sri Lanka records over 194,000 tourist arrivals in first 22 days of 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 194,553 tourists have arrived in the country during the first 22 days of 2026. MORE..
11 arrested with drug haul in two fishing boats seized off southern coast
11 arrested with drug haul in two fishing boats seized off southern coast
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has apprehended a total of 11 suspects along with two multi-day fishing trawlers in the deep seas off the southern coast for possession of heroin and the synthetic drug ‘ICE’ (crystal methamphetamine). MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath speaks with Venezuelan counterpart in phone call
FM Vijitha Herath speaks with Venezuelan counterpart in phone call
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said he held a telephone conversation yesterday (23) with Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Yván Gil Pinto. MORE..
Man hacked to death over personal dispute in Embilipitiya
Man hacked to death over personal dispute in Embilipitiya
A 39-year-old man was killed with sharp weapons yesterday (23) in the Weerasinghapura area of Embilipitiya following the escalation of a personal dispute. MORE..
Gunman arrested in shooting of 16-year-old girl in Kohuwala
Gunman arrested in shooting of 16-year-old girl in Kohuwala
The suspected gunman involved in the shooting incident of a 16-year-old girl in the Bodhiyawatte area of Dehiwala has been arrested, police said. MORE..
GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day
GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has stated that the strike launched yesterday (23) by doctors has entered its second consecutive day today (24), as the government has not responded positively to their concerns so far. MORE..
Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region will be a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year full-scale invasion. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Northwestern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
First Technology Service and Support Centre opens at Vavuniya University
First Technology Service and Support Centre opens at Vavuniya University
The first Technology Service and Support Centre of the Ministry of Science and Technology was officially inaugurated today (23) at the University of Vavuniya. MORE..
Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha recovers over Rs. 197 million in compensation in 2025
Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha recovers over Rs. 197 million in compensation in 2025
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha has recovered a total of Rs. 197,719,710.36 in 2025 as compensation on behalf of the Next of Kins (NOKs) of Sri Lankan nationals who had passed away in Qatar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said. MORE..
Two fishing boats seized with 270 kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin off southern coast
Two fishing boats seized with 270 kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin off southern coast
Two multi-day fishing trawlers transporting a large haul of drugs in the deep seas off the southern coast have been taken into custody during a joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). MORE..
“We are ready to step down when people decide on a change” - PM Harini
“We are ready to step down when people decide on a change” - PM Harini
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated she is prepared to step down from the position of Prime Minister once the people of the country decide that a change is necessary. MORE..
| January 23, 2026 7:31 pm
Govt. focused on providing pension for private, semi-govt workers: Dy Minister
Govt. focused on providing pension for private, semi-govt workers: Dy Minister
The government has focused on providing a pension to the employees in the private sector and the semi-government sector, Deputy Minister of Labor Mahinda Jayasinghe said. MORE..
| January 23, 2026 7:00 pm
Indian specialist medical team arrives in Sri Lanka to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims
Indian specialist medical team arrives in Sri Lanka to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims
A team of five specialist doctors from the Indian state of Kerala have arrived in Sri Lanka today (23) to provide essential medical services to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, who are currently staying at “Suraksha” relief camps in the Badulla District. MORE..
CEB restructuring process to continue further
CEB restructuring process to continue further
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that the restructuring process will continue further and has reached the final stage. MORE..
Sri Lankan arrested for facilitating friend’s visit to UK on his visa, boarding pass
Sri Lankan arrested for facilitating friend’s visit to UK on his visa, boarding pass
A Sri Lankan-origin UK national has been arrested by the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police for allegedly facilitating another person’s travel to the UK with his visa and boarding pass. The accused, Kandiya Rajagopal, had given his visa and boarding pass to his friend Sharushan Kunasekaran, who used them to travel to the UK. MORE..
Universities (Amendments) Bill passed with amendments in Parliament
Universities (Amendments) Bill passed with amendments in Parliament
The Universities (Amendments) Bill has been passed in Parliament with amendments, following its third reading, the Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced.
PM and Opp. Leader agree on civil society reps to Constitutional Council
PM and Opp. Leader agree on civil society reps to Constitutional Council
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa have agreed on the appointments of civil society representatives to the Constitutional Council (CC). MORE..
480 arrested for drug driving so far this year – Public Security Minister
480 arrested for drug driving so far this year – Public Security Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated that 480 motorists found to be driving under the influence of narcotic substances have been arrested during the first 22 days of this year. MORE..
Trump says US ‘armada’ heading toward Iran
Trump says US ‘armada’ heading toward Iran
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an “armada” heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear program. MORE..
Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo
Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo
Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs were born in the Singapore Zoo on January 1, bringing the population of the rare animal in Mandai Wildlife Reserve to seven. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil calls on Malwathu and Asgiriya Chief Prelates
Ex-President Ranil calls on Malwathu and Asgiriya Chief Prelates
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has visited the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Buddhist Chapters and received their blessings, this morning (23). MORE..
| January 23, 2026 4:27 pm
Sri Lanka’s Hatton among National Geographic’s top gourmet stays to book in 2026
Sri Lanka’s Hatton among National Geographic’s top gourmet stays to book in 2026
Sri Lanka’s iconic tea heritage has been highlighted by National Geographic Traveller (UK) as part of a global feature on food-focused travel experiences around the world. MORE..