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Low-pressure area likely to intensify into depression during next 12 hours

The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka is likely to intensify into a depression during the next 12 hours, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 5:37 am

Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 68 km (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines, at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 9:20 am

Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces

Russia has reportedly deployed a submarine and other vessels to escort an oil tanker - which is also being pursued by US forces - across the Atlantic. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 6:06 pm

Man linked to Kohuwala shooting arrested in Badowita

An individual linked to a recent shooting incident in which a girl sustained injuries in Bodhiyawatta, Kohuwala has been arrested. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 6:19 am

Fishermen advised not to venture into sea areas from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee

Naval and fishing communities have been warned not to venture to the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil until further notice. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 9:50 am

‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Two remanded for allegedly assisting Ishara Sewwandi

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of Nanda Kumar Thakshee and another individual until January 9, following their arrest for allegedly aiding, abetting, and providing shelter to Ishara Sewwandi, the primary suspect in the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 1:35 pm

Opposition MPs begin signing no-confidence motion against Education Minister

Opposition members of Parliament have commenced signing a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 12:06 pm

Landslide evacuation warnings issued for three DS areas extended

The Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warnings issued for three Divisional Secretariat divisions in two districts have been extended by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 11:22 am

Trading at CSE temporarily halted

Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been temporarily halted due to irregularities in the pricing of a newly listed company. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 10:27 am

Sri Lanka Police officers donate day’s salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund

Officers of the Sri Lanka Police have contributed Rs. 50 million, equivalent to one day’s salary, to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 3:32 pm

Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe

Intense snowfall and icy weather conditions have caused widespread travel disruption across Europe, with six reported killed in weather-related incidents on the continent. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 9:01 am

Professor Charitha Herath appointed to SJB Working Committee

Former Member of Parliament Professor Charitha Herath has been appointed to the Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 4:36 pm

Sri Lanka and Germany sign debt restructuring agreement worth Euro 188 million

Sri Lanka and Germany have entered into a bilateral agreement in relation to the external debt restructuring process, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 1:34 pm

Four arrested in Jaffna for illegal possession and sale of prescription drugs

A total of four individuals have been arrested in Jaffna along with a stock of prescription drugs that were being illegally sold. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 7:54 am

Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas

Heavy showers above 100 mm have been predicted at some places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 4:22 pm

Death toll rises to 7 in Waikkala illicit liquor incident; Suspects remanded

The death toll from the incident related to the consumption of illicit liquor in the Waikkala area of Wennappuwa has risen to seven. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 4:49 pm

Electricity consumers to foot the bill for street lights?

The proposed new electricity policy includes a proposal to recover the cost of street lighting in a given area from the electricity bills of area residents, the Electricity Consumers’ Association has claimed. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 8:33 am

Low-pressure system in Bay of Bengal currently about 700km from Batticaloa

The low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is currently situated about 700 km southeast of Batticaloa and is expected to approach Sri Lanka’s eastern coast by tomorrow (08), the Department of Meteorology has warned. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 9:19 am

No parliamentary pensions after bill enacted – Justice Minister

The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, has stated that once the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law, is enacted, no Member of Parliament will be entitled to receive a pension. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 6:39 pm

Special traffic plan around Kelaniya Temple for annual perahera

Police have announced a special traffic plan in view of the annual Duruthu Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 7:22 am

Port City Economic Commission Bill passed without amendments

The Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill has been passed in Parliament today (07) without amendments, following its third reading.

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 5:31 pm

CSE cancels all equity trading conducted before today’s market halt

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced that it has decided to cancel all equity securities transactions carried out today (07) prior to the market halt, following the detection of transactions executed at irregular prices. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 3:04 pm

NIE approves removal of questionable lesson from Grade 6 English module: PM Harini

The National Institute of Education (NIE) has approved the removal of the questionable lesson from the Grade 6 English module which created huge controversy after it was confirmed that the material contained a reference to an inappropriate website, the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 10:15 am

Discussion underway to table No-Confidence Motion against Education Minister

The opposition is preparing to table a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 11:38 am

Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka today

The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on a two-day visit today, the Indian Defence Ministry has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 5:38 am

Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal intensified into depression

The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a depression and is centered near latitude 4.9°N and longitude 87.4°E, about 700 km southeast of Pottuvil at 11.30 a.m. today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 2:53 pm

Guidelines on cybersecurity planned for education sector officials

Steps have been taken to prepare a code of guidelines on cyber security for officials involved in curriculum development, as well as the preparation and review of school textbooks. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 4:18 pm

Vehicular movement on Somawathiya Road suspended due to overflow of Mahaweli River

Vehicular movement along the Somawathiya–Sungavila Road has been suspended with effect from 8:30 a.m. today (07), following severe flooding caused by the overflow of the Mahaweli River, according to the Pulasthipura Police. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 12:23 pm

Youth arrested at BIA with ‘Kush cannabis’ valued at Rs. 70 mn

An individual who arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of the ‘Kush cannabis’ valued at approximately Rs. 70 million has been arrested. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 2:15 pm

All crew members of seaplane which plunged into Gregory Lake are safe – Operators

Crew members of the Amphibian aircraft which plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya this afternoon (07) were unharmed, the Saffron Aviation (Pvt) Ltd which operates Cinnamon Air aircraft has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 4:05 pm

Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Jan 6) that Venezuela’s interim government will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and that the proceeds “will be controlled by me” as president. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 6:52 am

Sri Lanka, EU sign EUR 8 mln grant agreement for AgriGreen Initiative

The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a grant agreement valued at EUR 8 million with the European Union to launch a new initiative under the AgriGreen Initiative – Green Economic Growth through Sustainable Agriculture Practices project. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 2:48 pm

Seaplane plunges into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya

A seaplane that was preparing to land plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya at around 12:30 p.m. today (07). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 12:49 pm

Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill presented to Parliament by Justice Minister

The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law (No. 1 of 1979), has been presented in Parliament. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 11:42 am

US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

US President Donald Trump has been discussing “a range of options” to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 5:39 am

USD/LKR Spot Rate surpasses Rs. 310 mark for the first time since Feb. 2024

The indicative USD/LKR spot rate quoted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has surpassed the Rs. 310 mark for the first time since 29 February 2024. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 1:46 pm

iPhone will get 200MP cameras in 2028, says Morgan Stanley

Researchers from investment bank Morgan Stanley say Apple will add Samsung’s 200MP cameras to the iPhone in 2028, and also add suppliers to potentially reduce costs. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 10:20 am

Renowned inventor Rohan De Lanerolle secures five awards at Asia Awards 2026

Renowned Sri Lankan inventor Rohan De Lanerolle Snr has won five prestigious awards at the Asia Awards 2026 held in India. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 8:40 am

US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri Lanka after four-year tenure

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung will depart Sri Lanka on January 16 after almost four years of dedicated service, marking the conclusion of her tenure as the United States’ top diplomat in Colombo, according to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 9:33 am

Indian Army Chief arrives in Sri Lanka

The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a two-day official visit, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 11:06 am

Parliament to convene today for first sitting of 2026

Parliament is scheduled to convene today (06) for the first time this year. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 7:06 am

A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them

When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg’s sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 10:53 am

Father, daughter killed in house fire; Four others hospitalized

A father and his daughter have been reported dead, while four other family members were hospitalized with burn injuries after a fire broke out in a home at Galenbindunuwewa, Anuradhapura, police said.

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 7:49 am

New Bill submitted to Parliament to address microfinance loan issues

National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi has announced that a new bill has been submitted to Parliament with the objective of addressing the persistent issues associated with microfinance loans. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 9:16 am

Strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Japan’s Chugoku region

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 8:54 am

Organized criminal gang member arrested with firearms and heroin

A member of an organized criminal gang has been arrested during a special operation carried out by the Police Special Task Force (STF). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 10:26 am

Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says

The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan oil production after U.S. forces ousted its leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a source familiar with the matter. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 9:20 am

GMOA to consider actions over unresolved health sector issues tomorrow

A special Central Committee meeting of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is scheduled to be held tomorrow (07) to discuss possible actions in response to the government’s failure to intervene and address issues affecting the health sector. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 8:51 am

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