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Gang rivalry suspected in restaurant owner’s murder on Marine Drive

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the murder of a restaurant owner on Marine Drive in Dehiwala, was the result of a dispute between members of rival criminal gangs, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 1:09 pm

Deep depression likely to weaken into a depression; heavy showers expected in Northern parts of the island

The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 100 km north-northeast of Trincomalee at 4:00 a.m. today (10 January). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 7:26 am

Five arrested in foreign employment scam involving forged documents

The Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested five suspects in connection with foreign employment scams involving the preparation of forged documents. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 2:39 pm

Opposition to begin public signature drive for no-confidence motion against Education Minister

The General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has announced that the collection of public signatures in support of the no-confidence motion against Minister of Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, will commence today (10 January). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 8:43 am

Sajith, Dilith lead opposition protest to ‘protect free education’

Several opposition political parties staged a protest this evening (10) under the theme “Let’s Protect Free Education”, against the proposed education reforms and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 7:12 pm

Police foil attempt to kill businessman in Mattakkuliya; 4 arrested with firearm

Police have arrested four suspects along with a firearm and ammunition in connection with an alleged attempt to shoot and kill a businessman in Mattakkuliya, Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 4:17 pm

Steps being taken to systematically conduct preschool teacher training and ensure quality standards - PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government has commenced necessary measures to maintain preschool education under a framework, align preschool education with a unified curriculum, conduct teacher training in a systematic manner, and ensure quality standards. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 11:16 pm

Bus fares via bank cards now available in Uva Province

Under the government’s national digitalization initiative, a system enabling bus fare payments via bank cards has now been introduced in the Uva Province as well. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 2:30 pm

Trump says US will do something on Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’

US President Donald Trump on Friday continued to press for U.S. control of Greenland, telling reporters: “We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not.” MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 7:32 am

After 25 years of talks, EU & Mercosur agree to the highly contested free trade agreement

The European Union on Friday reached a free trade agreement with South American countries, 25 years after talks began, despite opposition from farmers in several European countries. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 5:40 pm

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 11:53 am

US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say

US forces have seized another tanker in the Caribbean Sea, officials say, as the Trump administration continues its efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 9:38 am

Five injured in van accident after attending cricket match in Dambulla

Five individuals were injured in a road accident that occurred in the Mihintale area along the A9 Main Road in the early hours of this morning (10). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 12:26 pm

Negombo pharmacy owner arrested for possession of various narcotics

A 32-year-old resident of Negombo was apprehended with a range of narcotics during a search of a suspicious vehicle near the Periyamulla–Eththukala railway crossing. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 8:37 am

US ‘Doomsday Plane’ makes rare appearance in 51 years amid global tensions

The US military’s highly classified “Doomsday Plane” – a Cold War–era airborne command centre built to withstand nuclear war – made an unusually public appearance this week, sparking widespread speculation at a time of escalating geopolitical strain. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 1:09 pm

TIN mandatory for vehicle registration and ownership transfer from January 5

The Department of Motor Traffic has made it mandatory to enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in new vehicle registration and ownership transfer data systems of the Department of Motor Traffic during vehicle registration and transfer of ownership. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 6:02 pm

Galenbindunuwewa house fire claims fourth victim as 15-year-old girl succumbs

A 15-year-old girl who sustained critical injuries in a recent house fire in the Galenbindunuwewa area of Anuradhapura has succumbed to her injuries, bringing the death toll from the incident to four, police confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 5:11 pm

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Talaud Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Talaud Islands on Saturday (Jan 10), the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 10:55 pm

‘High School Musical 3’ actor Matt Prokop arrested on alleged child pornography charges

Former teen actor Matt Prokop has been arrested in Texas and is currently being held without bail following multiple charges, including alleged possession of child pornography. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 1:46 pm

Official website of Ministry of Public Security temporarily unavailable

The official website of the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs is currently inaccessible. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 1:01 pm

Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to cross Mullaitivu Coast; heavy rain and winds expected

The Department of Meteorology reports that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 20 km east of Mullaitivu at 11:30 a.m. today (10). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 3:30 pm

Death toll climbs after trash site collapse buries dozens in Philippines

Hard hat-wearing rescue workers and backhoes dug through rubble in search of survivors on Saturday (Jan 10) in the shadow of a mountain of garbage that buried dozens of landfill employees in the central Philippines, killing at least four. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 11:38 am

Traffic restrictions on Colombo-Kandy road in Kadawatha due to construction

The Police have announced that traffic on the Colombo-Kandy Road will be restricted in the Kadawatha area due to ongoing construction activities. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 10:33 am

Muslim public servants to be granted flexible work schedules during Ramadan

The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has instructed state institutions to arrange work shifts for Muslim public servants to enable them to observe religious practices during the holy month of Ramadan. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 4:33 pm

CEB employees who applied for voluntary retirement write to Energy Minister over delays

Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), who applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), have written to Minister of Energy, Engineer Kumara Jayakody, highlighting several issues they are facing, including the delay in gazetting the ‘Appointed Date’ for CEB Restructuring. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 6:40 pm

Trump says he will meet with Venezuela’s Machado next week

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Thursday that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was coming to Washington next week. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 9:59 am

Deep depression changes direction; Rainfall risk in Central Highlands reduced

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says that according to the latest forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology, the direction of the deep depression located in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has changed... More..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 9:36 am

Speaker rejects motion to appoint select committee on Judicial Service Commission

The Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has declared that a motion submitted by 31 Members of Parliament on 21 November 2025, proposing the appointment of a parliamentary select committee to oversee the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), is out of order and unconstitutional. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 11:49 am

Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince’s call for mass demonstration

Iran’s government cut off the country from the internet and international telephone calls Thursday night as a nighttime demonstration called by the country’s exiled crown prince drew a mass of protesters to shout from their windows and storm the streets. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 8:43 am

US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela, Trump says oversight could last years

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to advance a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization, even as Trump said U.S. oversight of the troubled nation could last years. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 6:49 am

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify further

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka (At 04:00 a.m. on Jan 9, 2026 located about 200 km South east of Batticaloa) is very likely to intensify further and move northwestwards towards the coast of Sri Lanka between Pottuvil and Trincomalee in the evening today (09), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 6:32 am

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded

Five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 3:08 pm

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees considered political prisoners by human rights groups, in what officials described as a goodwill gesture. MORE..

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

Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda granted bail

Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested and remanded, has been granted bail by the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 11:17 am

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal moves closer to Sri Lanka

The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka (at 06:00 a.m. on 9 January 2026, about 170 km east of Batticaloa), is very likely to move northwestwards towards the Sri Lankan coast between Pottuvil and Trincomalee by this evening (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 9:26 am

Schools in landslide-prone areas of Badulla District to close early today

Administrators of schools in landslide-risk areas of the Badulla District have been permitted to close schools at 11.00 a.m. today, or earlier if necessary, according to the District Education Director. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 8:24 am

‘Toxic’ teaser, featuring Yash, garners over 200 million views

The teaser for director Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash, has garnered over 200 million views and 5.5 million likes across platforms in 24 hours of its release, announced the film’s producer Venkat K Narayana’s banner KVN Productions earlier today. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 1:47 pm

Highest rainfall recorded from Ampara during the past 24 hours

The highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours was reported from the Ampara area, measuring 38 millimetres, Director of Irrigation (Hydrology and Disaster Management) Engineer L. S. Sooriyabandara said this morning (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 7:49 am

Over 20,000 new houses to be built under post-disaster reconstruction efforts – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that between 20,000 and 25,000 new houses are expected to be constructed during the reconstruction activities following the damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 1:13 pm

Drug trafficker sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession

The Colombo High Court has sentenced a defendant convicted of drug trafficking to life imprisonment under the charges of possession and trafficking of heroin. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 2:47 pm

Landfill collapse kills 1 and leaves at least 38 missing in Philippine

An avalanche of garbage and debris buried or trapped workers in low-slung buildings at a landfill in the Philippines, killing one person, injuring a dozen and leaving 38 others missing, officials said Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 1:32 pm

Decision taken to remove web links from education modules - PM Harini

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the Academic Advisory Board of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has ordered that no web links be included in future modules prepared for the second and third terms under the government’s education reform program. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 12:42 pm

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