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“Successful India makes world stable”: European Commission Chief
“Successful India makes world stable”: European Commission Chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said that a “successful India” makes the world more “stable, prosperous and secure”, a statement that came ahead of the “historic” trade agreement between New Delhi and the 27-nation bloc. MORE..
Case filed against Diana Gamage adjourned till Feb. 16
Case filed against Diana Gamage adjourned till Feb. 16
Further examination of evidence in the case filed against former State Minister Diana Gamage is scheduled to be conducted on February 16. MORE..
Complaint lodged with CID over shortage of 40 cancer drugs and alleged sale of unregistered medicines
Complaint lodged with CID over shortage of 40 cancer drugs and alleged sale of unregistered medicines
A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department today calling for an investigation into an alleged shortage of 40 cancer medications and claims that unregistered cancer drugs are currently circulating in the market. MORE..
India’s military might on full display at 77th Republic Day celebrations
India’s military might on full display at 77th Republic Day celebrations
India ushered in its 77th Republic Day on Monday (January 26, 2026) with a grand display of its military prowess that included missiles, warplanes, newly-raised units and lethal weapon systems used during Operation Sindoor. MORE..
Another vessel and 5 suspects arrested for supplying narcotics to boats seized in southern seas
Another vessel and 5 suspects arrested for supplying narcotics to boats seized in southern seas
Five more suspects and another vessel, suspected of supplying narcotics to the multi-day fishing boats recently intercepted off the southern coast by the Navy with over 290 kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’), have been taken into custody at the Mirissa Fisheries Harbour. MORE..
Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
Six police officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026. MORE..
Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Australian authorities have issued heatwave warnings for most of the country as millions celebrate Australia Day. MORE..
213 Public Health Management Assistants to be appointed tomorrow
213 Public Health Management Assistants to be appointed tomorrow
A total of 213 individuals are scheduled to receive appointment letters for the position of Public Health Management Assistant tomorrow (27). MORE..
Govt invites land donations to rebuild homes destroyed by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Govt invites land donations to rebuild homes destroyed by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The project to construct houses for families whose homes were completely destroyed by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ in Sri Lanka is currently underway. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka rise in line with global market
Gold prices in Sri Lanka rise in line with global market
The price of a gold sovereign in in Sri Lanka has increased in line with the upward trend in global gold prices. MORE..
GMOA accuses Health Ministry for non-implementation of agreements
GMOA accuses Health Ministry for non-implementation of agreements
The Secretary of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, stated that the association was compelled to take professional action as previous discussions with the Minister of Health, in which agreements were reached in writing, were not implemented as promised. MORE..
Private jet crashes in flames at Maine airport with eight aboard
Private jet crashes in flames at Maine airport with eight aboard
A private jet crashed in flames as it was taking off from a Maine airport with eight aboard, the U.S. aviation regulator said, but their fate and identities were not immediately known. MORE..
India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU
India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU
India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country’s vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact that could come as early as Tuesday. MORE..
Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued
Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued
The death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday as the search continued for the dozens still missing. MORE..
Two arrested for illegal gem mining in Bogawantalawa
Two arrested for illegal gem mining in Bogawantalawa
Police have arrested two individuals for engaging in illegal gem mining without a valid license in Bogawantalawa. MORE..
Suspect arrested with over 3 kg of ‘Ice’ in Bambalapitiya
Suspect arrested with over 3 kg of ‘Ice’ in Bambalapitiya
A suspect has been arrested while in possession of over 3 kilograms of ‘Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’), with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 30 million. MORE..
Trump administration defends killing American in Minneapolis, contradicts videos
Trump administration defends killing American in Minneapolis, contradicts videos
Officials in U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration defended on Sunday the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis, even as video evidence contradicted their version of events and as tensions grew between local law enforcement and federal officers. MORE..
U.S. storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations
U.S. storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations
More than 1 million customers in the United States, as far west as New Mexico, were without electricity, and over 10,000 flights were canceled on Sunday during a monster winter storm that paralyzed eastern and southern states with heavy snow and ice. MORE..
GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action today
GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide indefinite trade union action from 8.00 a.m. today (26). MORE..
Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers in Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Pakistan Navy evacuates ailing Sri Lankan on merchant vessel
Pakistan Navy evacuates ailing Sri Lankan on merchant vessel
The Pakistan Navy on Saturday successfully conducted the medical evacuation of a Sri Lankan national on the high seas, approximately 1,500 kilometres off Pakistan’s coast. MORE..
Complaints received regarding scams impersonating Deputy Minister
Complaints received regarding scams impersonating Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says that complaints have been received regarding a person who is impersonating him and committing financial fraud. MORE..
Sri Lanka targets up to 100,000 UAE tourists in coming years
Sri Lanka targets up to 100,000 UAE tourists in coming years
The current consul general of Sri Lanka to Dubai is on a mission to ramp up the number of tourists coming from the UAE to the South Asian island nation. His aim is not only to double the number of visitors from 20,000 to 40,000 this year but also to reach as many as 100,000 annually in the coming years. MORE..
Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech
Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech
Bangladesh said on Sunday (Jan 25) it was “surprised” and “shocked” that India had allowed fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make a public address in New Delhi. MORE..