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Last two giant pandas in Japan set to leave for China
Last two giant pandas in Japan set to leave for China
Japanese panda fans gathered Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China this week. MORE..
IFC announces investment program worth US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses
IFC announces investment program worth US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a high-impact investment program of US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses and accelerate the country’s transition from economic stabilization to sustainable growth. MORE..
Four including woman killed in separate road accidents
Four including woman killed in separate road accidents
Four people, including a woman, have been killed in separate road accidents reported from several areas, police said. MORE..
WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal ‘untrue’
WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal ‘untrue’
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday depicted as ‘untrue’ the reasons given by the United States for its withdrawal from the global health watchdog. MORE..
Today marks 28 years since LTTE bombing at Kandy Dalada Maligawa
Today marks 28 years since LTTE bombing at Kandy Dalada Maligawa
Today marks 28 years since the LTTE terrorists carried out a bomb attack on the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy. MORE..
Large number of local and foreign tourists visit Nuwara Eliya amid record low temperatures
Large number of local and foreign tourists visit Nuwara Eliya amid record low temperatures
A large number of local and foreign tourists have visited Nuwara Eliya during the weekend holiday. MORE..
| January 25, 2026 11:15 am
Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach
Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach
A Russian woman has died after drowning while swimming at Bentota Beach. MORE..
Govt to launch digital platform to guide village-level development projects
Govt to launch digital platform to guide village-level development projects
The government has decided to introduce a new digital system to strengthen planning and oversight of village-level development projects under ‘Prajashakthi National Movement’, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement. MORE..
US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations
US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations
More than 4,000 flights were canceled in the U.S. on Saturday ahead of a monster winter storm that has already cut power to more than 160,000 electricity customers as far west as Texas, and threatened to paralyze eastern states with heavy snowfall. MORE..
Three arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle ‘Kush’ and ‘Hashish’
Three arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle ‘Kush’ and ‘Hashish’
Three passengers attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” and “Hashish” valued at Rs. 133.94 million into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Airport Customs officers and a group of officers of Customs Narcotics Control Unit. MORE..
Over 280 kg of drugs worth Rs. 4.5 bln recovered from intercepted fishing trawlers
Over 280 kg of drugs worth Rs. 4.5 bln recovered from intercepted fishing trawlers
The two multi-day fishing trawlers and the 11 suspects taken into custody in deep seas off the southern coast and brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour have undergone further inspection, where the seized narcotics were weighed. MORE..
Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
A Sri Lankan has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis with an estimated street value of Rs. 82.2 million, into the country. MORE..
250 ‘Health and Wellness Centres’ to be established islandwide – Health Minister
250 ‘Health and Wellness Centres’ to be established islandwide – Health Minister
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, says steps will be taken to establish 250 ‘Health and Wellness Centres’ across the country to strengthen preventive healthcare services. MORE..
Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda
Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda
A suspect has been arrested after a micro pistol and live ammunition was found concealed inside a room of a residence in the Wathugedara area of Ambalangoda. MORE..
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country. MORE..
Two fishing boats seized with narcotics off southern coast brought to Dikkowita Harbour
Two fishing boats seized with narcotics off southern coast brought to Dikkowita Harbour
Two multi-day fishing trawlers along with 11 suspects, taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy on suspicion of transporting a large consignment of narcotics in deep seas off the southern coast, have been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. MORE..
| January 25, 2026 7:01 am
Federal immigration agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests
Federal immigration agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests
U.S. immigration agents shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on Saturday, officials said, sparking fierce protests and condemnations from local leaders in the second such incident this month. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (25), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry
China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry
China’s most senior general is under investigation, China’s defence ministry said on Saturday, in the highest-profile purge to date of senior military leadership just as Beijing modernises its forces and tries to further project its might. MORE..
Suspect wanted under ‘Red Notice’ repatriated from India – Police
Suspect wanted under ‘Red Notice’ repatriated from India – Police
Following direct discussions conducted by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Government of India, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, and Indian security authorities, an organized criminal who was the subject of an international ‘Red Notice’ and residing overseas has been repatriated to Sri Lanka from India by air. MORE..
Nearly 2,000 cybercrimes reported in 2025, over 300 arrested - Police
Nearly 2,000 cybercrimes reported in 2025, over 300 arrested - Police
Sri Lanka Police revealed that 318 individuals were arrested in connection with various cybercrimes within the past year (2025). MORE..
| January 24, 2026 6:56 pm
Over 8,000 flights cancelled in US amid winter storm
Over 8,000 flights cancelled in US amid winter storm
More than 8,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend have been cancelled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. MORE..
Showers forecast across several provinces over next 36 hours – Met. Dept
Showers forecast across several provinces over next 36 hours – Met. Dept
The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, during the next 36 hours. MORE..
State Vesak Festival to be held on May 30 - Minister
State Vesak Festival to be held on May 30 - Minister
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prof. Chandana Abeyratne says that this year’s State Vesak Festival will be held on May 30, 2026. MORE..
| January 24, 2026 4:21 pm
ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup 2026
ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, following Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India due to security concerns. MORE..