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10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

A total of 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters this morning (13). MORE..

| January 13, 2026 7:52 am

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme launch today

The inauguration of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme will take place in Colombo today (13). MORE..

| January 13, 2026 7:35 am

Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if US President Donald Trump did not move quickly to secure the Arctic island, Interfax reported on Monday (Jan 12). MORE..

| January 13, 2026 7:22 am

Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach

Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Ahungalla Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. MORE..

| January 13, 2026 7:09 am

Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena

An individual linked to a criminal incident has been arrested with a firearm in Thalahena yesterday (12), police stated. MORE..

| January 13, 2026 6:41 am

Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets: CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka should seek to change the targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe noted. MORE..

| January 13, 2026 6:07 am

Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties to Iran, a move that could put pressure on Tehran as anti-government protests enter a third week. MORE..

| January 13, 2026 5:51 am

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today

Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces today (13), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

| January 13, 2026 5:50 am

Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court

Myanmar wanted to erase the Rohingya people through its use of “genocidal policies”, The Gambia’s foreign minister Dawda Jallow has told the UN’s top court. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 9:50 pm

Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks

Approximately 4,800 landslides have been identified through satellite-based assessments conducted following Cyclone Ditwah, the Director General of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, Kumari Meegahakotuwa stated. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 9:11 pm

Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US

Iran said on Monday it is keeping communications open with the U.S. as President Donald Trump weighed responses to a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, which pose one of the stiffest challenges to clerical rule since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 8:42 pm

Man who attempted to attack police officers with a machete shot dead

An individual who allegedly attempted to attack police officers with a sharp weapon in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa has been shot dead by police. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 8:10 pm

Minister Lal Kantha should immediately retract his statement: National Sangha Council

If the government fails to take appropriate action against Minister K.D. Lal Kantha for making insulting and degrading remarks against the Maha Sangha, it will soon have to face serious consequences, the Chairman of the National Sangha Council, Venerable Liyanwala Sasana Rathana Thero stated. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 7:51 pm

Highest temperature recorded in Katunayake, Lowest from Nuwara Eliya

The highest temperature recorded in the country today (12) was 31.5°C, reported from the Katunayake Meteorological Station, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 7:26 pm

Parliamentary Secretariat refutes news articles claiming Speaker directed to take action against its employees for using drugs

The Parliamentary Secretariat has refuted news articles circulated in media under the headline “Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has decided to take strict action regarding a group of employees using drugs, alcohol and cigarettes within the Parliamentary premises.” MORE..

| January 12, 2026 6:57 pm

Four killed in bus-car head-on collision in Murasumoddai

Four persons have died in a road accident along the Paranthan–Mullaitivu road in Murasumoddai, Kilinochchi, this evening (12), police stated. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 6:32 pm

Govt hopeful of finalizing Hambantota SINOPEC Oil Refinery Project agreement in 1Q 2026

The government is hoping to finalize the agreement related to the SINOPEC Oil Refinery Project in Hambantota in the first quarter of 2026. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 6:13 pm

Indian rocket launch loses control after liftoff in fresh blow to ISRO

An Indian rocket carrying 16 loads of equipment and experiments including an earth surveillance satellite went off track after liftoff on Monday in a fresh setback to the workhorse launch vehicle of the Indian Space Research Organisation. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 5:57 pm

Welimada District Court Registrar arrested over alleged bribery incident remanded

The Registrar of the Welimada District Court, who was arrested and remanded in connection with an alleged bribery incident, has been further remanded. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 5:29 pm

One dead, six injured in road accident in Oyamaduwa

An individual has died while six others have sustained injuries following a road accident in Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura, police stated. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 5:08 pm

Police warn of surge in online financial scams

The general public has been urged to exercise extreme caution when using social media platforms owing to a surge in financial scams online. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 5:00 pm

Trump to visit India next year, claims new US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Earlier in the day, new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, offered a positive outlook on India-US trade deal talks, claiming negotiations will start tomorrow, January 13. Gor also claimed US President Donald Trump may visit India next year. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 4:43 pm

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme to be launched tomorrow

The inauguration of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme will take place in Colombo tomorrow (13). MORE..

| January 12, 2026 4:16 pm

Sri Lanka seeks assistance from China to reconstruct roads and bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka has requested the assistance of the government of China to reconstruct roads, railways and bridges that were affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 3:48 pm

Proposal to bring all microfinance and credit-providing institutions under single regulatory authority opposed

Representatives of community-based financial societies have opposed the move to bring all microfinance and credit-providing institutions under a single regulatory authority through the enactment of the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill. MORE..

| January 12, 2026 3:16 pm