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Police introduce contact numbers to provide information for systematic anti-narcotics operations in 2026
Police introduce contact numbers to provide information for systematic anti-narcotics operations in 2026
With the commencement of the New Year, the Sri Lanka Police have introduced a dedicated and streamlined mechanism enabling the public to directly provide information to Divisional Officers-in-Charge (OICs) regarding the distribution of illicit narcotics across the island. MORE..
Last-minute revision in Grade 6 English language module carried out without proper methodology: Minister Bimal
Last-minute revision in Grade 6 English language module carried out without proper methodology: Minister Bimal
It has been revealed that a last-minute revision to the Grade 6 English language module introduced under the new education reforms was carried out without following the proper methodology. MORE..
Suspect arrested with over Rs. 283 mln, two vehicles in Ibbagamuwa
Suspect arrested with over Rs. 283 mln, two vehicles in Ibbagamuwa
A suspect has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act with Rs. 283,300,000 in cash and two vehicles suspected to have been illegally acquired. MORE..
Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Donald Trump has vowed to “100%” follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland. MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
IMF raises India’s GDP growth projection
IMF raises India’s GDP growth projection
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday revised its estimate of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the current financial year (April 2025-March 2026) upward to 7.3 percent, from its earlier prediction of 6.6 percent. MORE..
Notice issued on Cinnamon Gardens Police minor complaints OIC
Notice issued on Cinnamon Gardens Police minor complaints OIC
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a notice ordering the Officer-in-Charge of the Minor Complaints Division of the Cinnamon Gardens Police, who conducted investigations into a case filed against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and six other accused, to appear before court. MORE..
Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara’s FR petition
Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara’s FR petition
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has withdrawn the Fundamental Rights petition he filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the South Korean visa issue. MORE..
SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident
SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident
A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver attached to the Kebithigollewa Depot has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of causing the death of a person. MORE..
Donald Trump sets US$ 1 billion price tag for Board of Peace membership
Donald Trump sets US$ 1 billion price tag for Board of Peace membership
A draft charter of the Gaza “Board of Peace,” sent to about 60 countries by the Trump administration in the United States, reportedly calls for members to contribute US$ 1 billion in cash if they want their membership to last more than three years. MORE..
NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave
NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave
The Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Darshana Samaraweera has been sent on compulsory leave in relation to the controversial Grade 6 English module. MORE..
Highest temperature recorded in Ratnapura, lowest from Nuwara Eliya
Highest temperature recorded in Ratnapura, lowest from Nuwara Eliya
The highest temperature in the country today (19) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 32.9°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 150,000
Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 150,000
A total of 158,787 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said on Monday, after authorities shut communications while they used massive force to crush protests in the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. MORE..
GMOA announces island-wide trade union action from Friday
GMOA announces island-wide trade union action from Friday
A decision has been taken to launch a continuous island-wide trade union action starting January 23, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced. MORE..
Transport Minister promises corruption-free development
Transport Minister promises corruption-free development
The present administration aims to advance the country’s development without theft or corruption, the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayaka stated. MORE..
Colombo HC records witness evidence in case against Mervyn Silva
Colombo HC records witness evidence in case against Mervyn Silva
The case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Mervyn Silva, over allegations that he acquired assets in excess of his lawful income during his tenure as a minister, was taken up again before the Colombo High Court today. MORE..
Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals who were arrested and subsequently remanded for allegedly violating coastal conservation laws by placing a Buddha statue at the Trincomalee Bodhiraja Viharaya have been further remanded. MORE..
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Railway station masters threaten to launch trade union action over several demands
Railway station masters threaten to launch trade union action over several demands
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union has threatened to launch a trade union action citing several unresolved demands. MORE..
Trump justifies threats to take over Greenland, citing Nobel Peace Prize snub
Trump justifies threats to take over Greenland, citing Nobel Peace Prize snub
US President Donald Trump told Norway’s prime minister he no longer needed to think “purely of peace” after failing to win the Nobel Peace Prize, in a message published Monday. MORE..
Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs
Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs
Extensive discussions have been held at a review meeting at the Presidential Secretariat pertaining to the progress of projects planned by the government to promote a cashless economy in Sri Lanka, including the digitalisation of government institutions, promotion of QR transactions and the completion of the digital identity card project. MORE..
Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen
Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen
Two individuals, who set out for fishing in a boat early this morning (19) from Wella, Chilaw have been reported missing, police stated. MORE..
Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Sri Lanka-England cricket series
Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Sri Lanka-England cricket series
A special traffic plan will be in place in Colombo during the upcoming Sri Lanka-England cricket matches to be played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. MORE..
Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament Friday and call national election
Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament Friday and call national election
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she will dissolve parliament Friday and call a national election to seek voter backing for increased spending and a new security strategy expected to accelerate Japan’s defence build up. MORE..
Three arrested over circulation of video abusing woman on social media
Three arrested over circulation of video abusing woman on social media
An individual has been arrested by the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women in connection with a video circulating on social media depicting a woman being abused. MORE..