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Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that, due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of Sri Lanka, prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue in the Eastern, Northern, and Uva Provinces during the coming days. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 3, 2026 7:37 am

14-year-old boy dies after alleged beating; father arrested

The Nooriya Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the alleged assault and murder of a 14-year-old boy, a resident of the Nooriya Estate within the Nooriya Police Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 3, 2026 10:41 am

Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and central Mexico killing 2

A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum ‘s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded and leaving at least two people dead. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 3, 2026 8:50 am

Water supply to several areas in Colombo disrupted due to pipeline breakdown

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to several areas in and around Colombo has been suspended today (03) following a sudden breakdown in the main transmission pipeline from Ambatale to Dehiwala. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 3, 2026 9:04 am

Zelenskyy names Ukraine’s head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes as the U.S. leads a diplomatic push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old invasion. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 3, 2026 11:21 am

Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire

A fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort appears to have been caused by sparklers placed on bottles of champagne that came “too close to the ceiling”, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 3, 2026 7:46 am

Sri Lanka stands with Switzerland after tragic fire in ski resort bar – FM

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has expressed his deepest condolences to the government and people of Switzerland following a tragic fire in the resort town of Crans-Montana, which killed around 40 people and injured 100 others, many seriously. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 3, 2026 11:18 am

Detention order issued on main suspect in shooting incident near Mannar Court

The Mannar Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to detain and interrogate the main suspect for a period of 90 days in connection with last year’s shooting incident in front of the Mannar Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 3, 2026 8:46 am

Wolf moon lights up the sky this weekend as final supermoon until late 2026

The new year is kicking off with a celestial feature: the Wolf Moon will light up the sky as the final supermoon visible until late 2026, astronomers say. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 3, 2026 10:45 am

WATCH: Nepal’s Buddha Air flight with 51 onboard skids off runway during landing

A Buddha Air flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur skidded off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal’s Jhapa district late on Friday night. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 3, 2026 12:07 pm

China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller

China’s BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 3:03 pm

Showery conditions expected to enhance in several provinces

Showery condition is expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 6:41 am

Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist

Brian King Joseph, a violinist and finalist of season 13 of America’s Got Talent, is suing Will Smith, claiming he was fired for reporting an incident of sexual harassment. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 10:00 am

No extension of school hours this year - Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education has decided not to extend school hours this year, citing concerns over the adverse effects on schools and the transport system in several areas due to the recent disasters.

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 8:13 am

Indian national arrested with over 3.4 kg ‘Kush’ at BIA

The Sri Lanka Customs’ Narcotics Control Unit has arrested a 35-year-old Indian national at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayeke for attempting to smuggle 3.419 kilograms of Kush cannabis into the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 4:06 pm

Litro Gas expected to maintain prices for January

It has been reported that the prices of Litro domestic LP Gas cylinder refills will remain unchanged for the month of January 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 10:57 am

One killed, 02 injured in shooting incident in Kaduwela

One person has been killed and two others had reportedly sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in the Koratota area in Kaduwela, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 6:19 am

Italy says US has sharply cut proposed pasta duties after a review

The United States sharply lowered proposed new duties on several Italian pasta makers following a preliminary review of their alleged anti-dumping activities, the Italian foreign ministry said on Thursday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 7:09 am

Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing off Jaffna

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 10:29 am

President receives blessings from Chief Prelates of Amarapura and Ramanna Maha Nikayas

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid visits to chief Buddhist prelates to receive blessings for the New Year. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 10:29 am

Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows

Growing unrest in Iran is reported to have claimed more lives on a fifth day of protests over the soaring cost of living. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 1:11 pm

Kataragama Devalaya to auction portion of its gold for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

The Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya has decided to auction about 70% of the gold items currently stored in the Devalaya’s safes, excluding those bearing images of deities, and to donate the proceeds to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 3:56 pm

President highlights need to bring all housing projects under single coordinating institution

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that all housing projects planned under the 2026 Budget allocations are completed within the stipulated timeframes and handed over to the public without delay, according to the President Media Division (PMD). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 7:31 pm

Education Ministry issues guidelines on commencement of school for 2026

The Ministry of Education has issued a notice outlining guidelines for the revision of the school timetable for 2026, and instructions on the utilization of academic staff under the new education reforms. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 9:40 pm

SPMC records highest drug production in 2025

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has stated that the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) has recorded the highest drug production in its history during the year 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 6:20 pm

CAA collects over Rs. 285 mln in fines from raids in 2025

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has collected over Rs. 285 million in fines from raids carried out over the past year. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 8:27 am

79-year old woman attacked to death following dispute in Agalawatta

An 84- year old man has allegedly attacked his wife yesterday (1), leaving her critically injured and resulting in her death in the Delpawatta area in Agalawatta, according to police. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 9:25 am

PM Modi to inaugurate exposition on Buddha’s Piprahwa Relics in Delhi tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics associated with Bhagwan Buddha at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in Delhi on Saturday, January 3. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 4:56 pm

Vijay’s last film Jana Nayagan clocks record advance sales, earns INR 150 mln worldwide

After a massive audio launch in Malaysia for his film Jana Nayagan, advance bookings have now begun for ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s upcoming political actioner. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 10:09 am

Close associate of ‘Dehi Bale Malli’ arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’

Investigations have revealed that the suspect who was arrested with heroin in the Gandara area of Devundara is a close associate of the underworld figure Shehan Sathsara, also known as ‘Dehi Bale Malli’. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 12:20 pm

Swiss face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire

Investigators on Friday set about the painful task of identifying the burned bodies of a blaze that engulfed a crowded bar and killed around 40 people at a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 2:57 pm

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan kill at least 17 people

The season’s first heavy rains and snowfall ended a prolonged dry spell but triggered flash floods in several areas of Afghanistan, killing at least 17 people and injuring 11 others, a spokesman for Afghanistan’s national disaster management authority said Thursday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 11:40 am

CBSL Governor projects optimistic growth path for 2026 amid post-cyclone recovery

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe offered an optimistic outlook for Sri Lanka’s economy in 2026, highlighting recovery efforts following Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ and setting the tone for macroeconomic stability and growth. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 3:13 pm

More details revealed on Kaduwela shooting incident

A 20-year-old youth was killed in a shooting incident in the Menikgara area of Korathota, Nawagamuwa in Kaduwela last night (01), according to police. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 1:54 pm

China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday, signalling Beijing’s intent to strengthen ties with Seoul amidst strained relations with Japan over Taiwan. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 10:57 am

China pledges multi-faceted post-disaster support to Sri Lanka

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, has called on Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, to discuss multi-faceted support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, based on a needs assessment. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 2, 2026 10:18 pm

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