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Man alleges physical assault by police following case of mistaken identity

A resident of Deraniyagala has accused officers attached to the Borella Police of physically assaulting him after allegedly mistaking him for a suspect wanted in connection with a recent shooting incident in Dehiwala. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 2:58 pm

Venezuela’s interim president offers US cooperation after Trump says further strike possible

Venezuela’s acting president offered on Sunday to collaborate with the United States on an agenda focused on “shared development”, striking a conciliatory tone for the first time since U.S. forces captured the oil-rich nation’s president, Nicolas Maduro. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 2:31 pm

Low-level atmospheric disturbance to southeast of Sri Lanka likely to intensify further

The low-level atmospheric disturbance to the southeast of Sri Lanka is predicted to intensify further in the next few days. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 2:28 pm

Oil prices slip after Donald Trump’s Venezuela strikes

Oil prices fell on Monday as adequate global supplies offset concerns about supply disruptions due to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid over the weekend. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 2:11 pm

Disciplinary action taken against 500 police officers over drug-related offences: IGP

Disciplinary action has been taken against approximately 500 police officers in connection with drug-related offences, Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya has stated. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 1:40 pm

China says it cannot accept countries acting as ‘world judge’ after US captures Maduro

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the “world’s judge” after the United States captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 1:23 pm

Sri Lanka generated USD 11B from tourism and remittances in 2025 – FM

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, announced that 2025 has become the year with the highest foreign remittance inflows to Sri Lanka since 2016. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 1:10 pm

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and son arrested by FCID

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, have been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) after appearing before the division earlier this morning (05). MORE..

| January 5, 2026 12:55 pm

Principals’ Association alleges absence of formal educational plan for Grade 6 students

The General Secretary of the Graded Principals’ Association, Nimal Mudunkotuwa, stated that although schools commenced the 2026 academic year today (05), the government has yet to introduce a formal educational plan for Grade 6 students. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 12:17 pm

Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro

Precious metal prices have risen after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro increased investors’ concerns about geopolitical risks. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 12:16 pm

Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen appears before Bribery Commission

Former Minister and Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (05), following a summon issued by the commission. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 12:05 pm

28,333 individuals inspected during nationwide special operations

Under a special nationwide operation to curb crime and narcotics, a total of 22 suspects directly linked to various criminal activities have been arrested. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 11:02 am

Interim Venezuelan leader invites Trump to ‘collaborate,’ seeks ‘respectful relations’

Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez invited U.S. President Donald Trump “to collaborate” and said she seeks “respectful relations” in a newly conciliatory message released Sunday night. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 10:05 am

Trump says second Venezuela strike possible if government does not cooperate

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States might launch a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro if remaining members of the administration do not cooperate with his efforts to get the country “fixed.” MORE..

| January 5, 2026 9:51 am

Former Minister Johnston Fernando appears before FCID

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (05). MORE..

| January 5, 2026 9:48 am

Three arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila

A total of three suspects have been arrested by the Thanamalwila Police in connection with illegal excavations carried out in search of artifacts. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 9:15 am

56-year old woman arrested with over 100 bottles of illicit liquor

A female suspect has been arrested in the Bajangoda area of the Meerigama Police Division with 1,080 litres of “Goda” (six barrels) used for the illegal distillation of liquor, 81 litres of illicit liquor (109 bottles), and equipment used for brewing. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 9:14 am

Nicolás Maduro will appear in U.S. federal court today

Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance in U.S. federal court today. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:57 am

Dy Foreign Minister says actions underway on Sri Lankan fishing vessel destroyed in Seychelles Waters

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, says measures are currently being taken by coordinating with officials of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Seychelles regarding the seizure and destruction of a foreign fishing vessel within the Seychelles maritime zone. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:39 am

Moscow airports shut over Ukrainian drone threat

Three out of four of Moscow’s airports shut to air traffic on Sunday (Jan 4) after Ukraine launched dozens of drones at the Russian capital, authorities said. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:16 am

All schools to commence for 2026 academic year today

All schools are scheduled to commence the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year today (05). MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:10 am

Venezuela’s interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his U.S. capture

A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country’s government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, whose capture by the United States has sparked deep uncertainty about what is next for the oil-rich South American nation. M0RE..

| January 5, 2026 6:45 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

The low-level atmospheric disturbance is currently established to the southeast of the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 6:36 am

Ex- Minister Johnston Fernando instructed to appear before FCID tomorrow

Police have informed that former Minister Johnston Fernando has been instructed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) tomorrow (05), and that if he fails to do so, a warrant will be obtained from court to arrest him. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 9:23 pm

Showery condition in several provinces to enhance from tomorrow

The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka will continue to influence the weather patterns in the country, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 8:32 pm