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Quality deficiency identified in coal samples sent to India: Minister

It has been confirmed that the coal samples sent to India in relation to the coal shipment that has sparked public debate have not met the required calorific value, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has said. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 4:16 pm

Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest remanded

Six police officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest have been remanded until tomorrow (26).

| January 25, 2026 3:49 pm

Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya

A shooting has occurred at the R.A.D. Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya this morning (25), police stated.

| January 25, 2026 3:29 pm

Myanmar’s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win

Myanmar’s junta chief on Sunday dismissed foreign criticism of the war-torn country’s general election as a final round of voting took place, with the military-backed party having secured a majority of seats in previous rounds. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 3:22 pm

Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow

Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (26), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 2:56 pm

Six Gampaha Crimes Division arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest

Six officers of the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, police stated. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 2:38 pm

GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action from tomorrow

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide indefinite trade union action from tomorrow (26). MORE..

| January 25, 2026 2:25 pm

Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry

Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised concerns about the decision to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff Chaminda Kularatne from his post allegedly without a charge sheet, an inquiry, or even a right to be heard. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 2:13 pm

Indian products must be synonymous with top quality: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged industry and start ups to focus on quality and resolve to make excellence a benchmark in manufacturing. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 1:57 pm

443 arrested for driving under the influence during special island-wide raid

A total of 571 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (24). MORE..

| January 25, 2026 1:25 pm

Last two giant pandas in Japan set to leave for China

Japanese panda fans gathered Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China this week. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 1:05 pm

IFC announces investment program worth US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a high-impact investment program of US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses and accelerate the country’s transition from economic stabilization to sustainable growth. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 12:37 pm

Four including woman killed in separate road accidents

Four people, including a woman, have been killed in separate road accidents reported from several areas, police said. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 12:09 pm

WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal ‘untrue’

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday depicted as ‘untrue’ the reasons given by the United States for its withdrawal from the global health watchdog. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 11:47 am

Today marks 28 years since LTTE bombing at Kandy Dalada Maligawa

Today marks 28 years since the LTTE terrorists carried out a bomb attack on the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 11:40 am

Large number of local and foreign tourists visit Nuwara Eliya amid record low temperatures

A large number of local and foreign tourists have visited Nuwara Eliya during the weekend holiday. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 11:15 am

Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach

A Russian woman has died after drowning while swimming at Bentota Beach. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 11:01 am

Govt to launch digital platform to guide village-level development projects

The government has decided to introduce a new digital system to strengthen planning and oversight of village-level development projects under ‘Prajashakthi National Movement’, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 10:56 am

US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations

More than 4,000 flights were canceled in the U.S. on Saturday ahead of a monster winter storm that has already cut power to more than 160,000 electricity customers as far west as Texas, and threatened to paralyze eastern states with heavy snowfall. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 10:22 am

Three arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle ‘Kush’ and ‘Hashish’

Three passengers attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” and “Hashish” valued at Rs. 133.94 million into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Airport Customs officers and a group of officers of Customs Narcotics Control Unit. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 10:06 am