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Dy Foreign Minister says actions underway on Sri Lankan fishing vessel destroyed in Seychelles Waters
Dy Foreign Minister says actions underway on Sri Lankan fishing vessel destroyed in Seychelles Waters
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, says measures are currently being taken by coordinating with officials of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Seychelles regarding the seizure and destruction of a foreign fishing vessel within the Seychelles maritime zone. MORE..
Moscow airports shut over Ukrainian drone threat
Moscow airports shut over Ukrainian drone threat
Three out of four of Moscow’s airports shut to air traffic on Sunday (Jan 4) after Ukraine launched dozens of drones at the Russian capital, authorities said. MORE..
All schools to commence for 2026 academic year today
All schools to commence for 2026 academic year today
All schools are scheduled to commence the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year today (05). MORE..
Venezuela’s interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his U.S. capture
Venezuela’s interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his U.S. capture
A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country’s government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, whose capture by the United States has sparked deep uncertainty about what is next for the oil-rich South American nation. M0RE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
The low-level atmospheric disturbance is currently established to the southeast of the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Ex- Minister Johnston Fernando instructed to appear before FCID tomorrow
Ex- Minister Johnston Fernando instructed to appear before FCID tomorrow
Police have informed that former Minister Johnston Fernando has been instructed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) tomorrow (05), and that if he fails to do so, a warrant will be obtained from court to arrest him. MORE..
Showery condition in several provinces to enhance from tomorrow
Showery condition in several provinces to enhance from tomorrow
The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka will continue to influence the weather patterns in the country, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted
Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted
Thousands of passengers are stranded across Europe after a communications failure forced Greece to close its airspace, causing widespread cancellations and delays. MORE..
Clarification issued on fake ‘Police Notice’ circulating online
Clarification issued on fake ‘Police Notice’ circulating online
A message currently circulating on social media and messaging platforms, titled as a “Police Notice” and containing a list of safety instructions, has not been issued by Sri Lanka Police, the Police headquarters has stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka urges respect for national sovereignty in line with UN Charter
Sri Lanka urges respect for national sovereignty in line with UN Charter
It is essential to act in a manner that safeguards a country’s sovereignty in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath stated when questioned over the attacks carried out by the United States in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. MORE..
China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once
China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once
China called on the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once, said a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Sunday. MORE..
Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka
Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on January 07, the Indian Defence Ministry has announced. MORE..
‘Deeply shocked’: World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
‘Deeply shocked’: World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. MORE..
Dilith vows to support President if he makes ‘bold stand’ against US military action in Venezuela
Dilith vows to support President if he makes ‘bold stand’ against US military action in Venezuela
The Leader of Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera is of the view that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will object to Washington’s move to capture Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation early on Saturday morning (03). MORE..
Suspect arrested for stealing foreign journalist’s handbag
Suspect arrested for stealing foreign journalist’s handbag
An individual has been arrested in connection with the theft of a handbag containing a valuable mobile phone, bank cards, and cash belonging to an Australian journalist. MORE..
Education reforms will go ahead as planned, new curriculum for Grade 6 from Jan. 21, PM Harini confirms
Education reforms will go ahead as planned, new curriculum for Grade 6 from Jan. 21, PM Harini confirms
The proposed education reforms will go ahead as planned, the Minister of Education Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has confirmed. MORE..
Bill to repeal Parliamentary Pensions Act gazetted
Bill to repeal Parliamentary Pensions Act gazetted
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) bill has been gazetted to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Act, No. 1 of 1977. MORE..
Action to be taken based on report of internal committee appointed to probe questionable Grade 6 Module contents
Action to be taken based on report of internal committee appointed to probe questionable Grade 6 Module contents
The internal committee appointed to look into the questionable Grade 6 Module contents has submitted its report & necessary action will be taken regarding the issue -Minister Vijitha Herath.
“Deep Concern”: India’s message to people of Venezuela after US raid
“Deep Concern”: India’s message to people of Venezuela after US raid
India today said the developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern and it is closely monitoring the evolving situation, a day after US special forces captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from the capital Caracas in a textbook nighttime airborne raid. MORE..
Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID remanded
Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID remanded
Former Transport Manager of Lanka Sathosa, Indika Ratnamalala, who was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with allegations over the misuse of a Sathosa-owned lorry, has been remanded. MORE..
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as rival South’s leader visits China
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as rival South’s leader visits China
North Korea launched ballistic missiles on Sunday, the day the leader of rival South Korea starts a state visit to China, Pyongyang’s chief ally, and just hours after the U.S. attacked Venezuela. MORE..
JVP condemns US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
JVP condemns US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
The JVP has issued a statement following the attacks carried out by the United States in Venezuela and the move to take Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife into US custody. MORE..
Health Ministry delays enforcement of several Food Act regulations
Health Ministry delays enforcement of several Food Act regulations
The Ministry of Health has taken steps to postpone the date of implementation of several regulations issued under Section 32 of Sri Lanka’s Food Act. MORE..
Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka Head Coach after T20 World Cup
Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka Head Coach after T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya says he has decided to step down from his position following the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. MORE..
Female airline crew member arrested over gold smuggling attempt at BIA
Female airline crew member arrested over gold smuggling attempt at BIA
A female crew member of a private airline has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officers for attempting to illegally smuggle a consignment of gold jewellery and gold biscuits worth over Rs. 40 million into the country. MORE..