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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..

| January 10, 2026 9:38 am

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..

| January 10, 2026 8:43 am

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..

| January 10, 2026 8:37 am

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..

| January 10, 2026 7:32 am

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..

| January 10, 2026 7:26 am

Restaurant owner injured in Marine Drive shooting succumbs

The restaurant owner who was injured in a shooting incident on Marine Drive in Dehiwala has succumbed to his injuries, police said. MORE..

| January 9, 2026 8:39 pm

CEA directed to halt all construction activities in Ambuluwawa

The Ministry of Environment has instructed the Central Environment Authority (CEA) to take necessary steps to halt all construction activities within the Ambuluwawa Mountain region and environmental area. MORE..

| January 9, 2026 7:58 pm

US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, today received a farewell call from the outgoing United States Ambassador Julie Chung, who is set to conclude her four-year tenure as Washington’s envoy to Colombo. MORE..

| January 9, 2026 7:34 pm

One killed, several injured as two buses and lorry collide in Mawanella

One person was killed, and several others were injured when two buses and a lorry collided on the Colombo-Kandy main road in the Palpatha area of Mawanella at around 3.30 p.m. today (09). MORE..

| January 9, 2026 6:53 pm

No risks for Sri Pada pilgrimage via Hatton route - NBRO

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has confirmed that there is no risk to pilgrims worshipping Sri Pada following the restoration of the Mahagiridamba area on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was previously affected by a landslide. MORE..

| January 9, 2026 5:48 pm

PM says 65 out of 102 legal cases withdrawn between 2019-2024 have been re-filed

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government does not act to protect any individual based on their status, noting that this is clearly evident through the judicial processes currently underway. MORE..

| January 9, 2026 5:18 pm

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met Dept.

The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located approximately 160 km east of Batticaloa at 1:00 p.m. on 9 January 2026. MORE..

| January 9, 2026 4:54 pm

Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in two districts

In view of the prevailing conditions in Sri Lanka, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Red (Level 3) Landslide Evacuation Warnings for the Udadumbara Divisional Secretariat Division in the Kandy District, as well as the Nildandhahinna and Walapane Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Nuwara Eliya District. MORE..

| January 9, 2026 3:48 pm

DV Chanaka challenges Energy Minister to debate over coal tender allegations

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament D.V. Chanaka has challenged Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody to a public debate on any media platform regarding the allegations of corruption in the coal tender process. MORE..

| January 9, 2026 3:11 pm

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..

| January 9, 2026 3:08 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..

| January 9, 2026 2:47 pm

India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, Lutnick says

India’s trade pact with the United States was delayed because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a telephone call to President Donald Trump to close a deal they were negotiating, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Friday. MORE..

| January 9, 2026 1:46 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..

| January 9, 2026 1:32 pm

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..

| January 9, 2026 1:13 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..

| January 9, 2026 12:42 pm

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..

| January 9, 2026 11:49 am