Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID
Former First Lady, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), a short while ago. MORE..
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- Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi
- MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
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- Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup
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School dev. officers on hunger strike meet President for talks
A group of School Development Officers, currently engaged in a fast unto death protest campaign near the Presidential Secretariat, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (03) to seek a definitive solution to their grievances. MORE..
Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga is set to serve as the Fast Bowling Consultant Coach for the Sri Lankan national team during their four preliminary round matches of the T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
Appeals Court dismisses petitions challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another
The Court of Appeal has dismissed petitions seeking to quash the order issued by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to place in remand custody Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and Venerable Trincomalee Kalyanawansa Tissa Thero in connection with the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident. MORE..
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MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago following a summons to provide a statement regarding alleged connections with underworld kingpin “Kehelbaddara Padme”. MORE..
Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in India has invited Sri Lankan nationals residing in India to join the Flag Hoisting Ceremony commemorating the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence. MORE..
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters second day
The strike launched by luxury and general service bus operators along the Horana-Colombo (120) route, which began yesterday (02) is continuing for the second consecutive day today (03). MORE..
Govt committed to economic stability, sustainable growth and social protection – PM
The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to economic stability, sustainable growth, and social protection while participating in the South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) 2026. MORE..
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein probe ahead of contempt vote
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID today; CID summons Namal
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (03). MORE..
Ex-minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s cousin arrested in money laundering probe
U.D.M. Seneviratne Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested on allegations of money laundering by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
CEB restructuring enters final stage, liquidation to be announced by February
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) restructuring programme has reached its final stage. MORE..
Constitutional Council to decide on AG appointment today
The Constitutional Council is scheduled to meet today (03) at 12.00 noon at the Parliament Complex, under the patronage of its Chairman, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
Crown Princess’s son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
The son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested by police on suspicion of assault, before he goes on trial in Oslo on Tuesday on 38 charges, including the rape of four women. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of shower will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts, today (03), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US and India reach trade deal, Donald Trump says
US President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to a trade deal with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the US will lower tariffs on goods from India to 18% from 25%. MORE..
Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga is set to serve as the Fast Bowling Consultant Coach for the Sri Lankan national team during their four preliminary round matches of the T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
Appeals Court dismisses petitions challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another
The Court of Appeal has dismissed petitions seeking to quash the order issued by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to place in remand custody Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and Venerable Trincomalee Kalyanawansa Tissa Thero in connection with the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident. MORE..
MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago following a summons to provide a statement regarding alleged connections with underworld kingpin “Kehelbaddara Padme”. MORE..
Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in India has invited Sri Lankan nationals residing in India to join the Flag Hoisting Ceremony commemorating the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence. MORE..
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters second day
The strike launched by luxury and general service bus operators along the Horana-Colombo (120) route, which began yesterday (02) is continuing for the second consecutive day today (03). MORE..
Govt committed to economic stability, sustainable growth and social protection – PM
The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to economic stability, sustainable growth, and social protection while participating in the South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) 2026. MORE..
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein probe ahead of contempt vote
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID today; CID summons Namal
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (03). MORE..
Ex-minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s cousin arrested in money laundering probe
U.D.M. Seneviratne Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested on allegations of money laundering by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
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SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions
Elon Musk said on Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting deal that unifies Musk’s AI and space ambitions by combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot. MORE..
Oracle shares fall as investors assess up to $50 billion AI funding plan
Oracle shares fall as investors assess up to $50 billion AI funding plan
Oracle shares fell about 4 per cent in premarket trading on Monday, after it outlined plans to raise $45 billion to $50 billion this year to expand its cloud infrastructure, fueling investor concerns about its rising debt load. MORE..
Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has applied to launch one million satellites into Earth’s orbit to power artificial intelligence (AI). MORE..
Modi ally proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows
Modi ally proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows
An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill to ban social media for children, as the world’s biggest market for Meta and YouTube joins a global debate on the impact of social media on young people’s health and safety. MORE..
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Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘manipulation’
China has reacted angrily to an unlikely winner at the Grammys - the Dalai Lama - saying it opposes art awards being used for “anti-China political manipulation”. MORE..
Donald Trump threatens to “sue” Trevor Noah after 2026 Grammys Epstein joke
Donald Trump threatens to “sue” Trevor Noah after 2026 Grammys Epstein joke
US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to denounce the Grammys show and take aim at host Trevor Noah, after the last awards were handed out Sunday night. MORE..
Grammys 2026 full winners list: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish among top winners
Grammys 2026 full winners list: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish among top winners
The 68th Grammy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Kendrick Lamar the night’s biggest winner for the second year in a row. MORE..
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, cites shared universal responsibility
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, cites shared universal responsibility
The Dalai Lama — one of the world’s most revered spiritual voices — has added an unexpected new honour to his life of accolades, winning his first Grammy Award at the age of 90. MORE..
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Sports
Indian Government explores return of Formula 1 to India
Thirteen years after the last race in India, the Indian government is considering bringing Formula 1 back to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. It is learnt that Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently inspected the venue, inaugurated in 2011. MORE..
Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga is set to serve as the Fast Bowling Consultant Coach for the Sri Lankan national team during their four preliminary round matches of the T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
Ticket sales for T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka to commence tomorrow
Ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka will commence from tomorrow, Sri Lanka Cricket has announced. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Pakistan leave for Sri Lanka amid Indian boycott row
The Pakistan cricket team has left for Sri Lanka to participate in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, despite the possibility of sanctions from the International Cricket Council (ICC). MORE..
Eshan Malinga’s T20 World Cup participation in doubt due to shoulder injury
Eshan Malinga will miss Sri Lanka’s third T20I against England on Tuesday with a dislocated shoulder, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced. MORE..
