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Quality deficiency identified in coal samples sent to India: Minister

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 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

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 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

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 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

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..

video | January 25, 2026  2:25 pm
Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry

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

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

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

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

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 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’

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 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

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..

video | January 25, 2026  11:15 am
Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach

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

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

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 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
Over 280 kg of drugs worth Rs. 4.5 bln recovered from intercepted fishing trawlers

Over 280 kg of drugs worth Rs. 4.5 bln recovered from intercepted fishing trawlers

The two multi-day fishing trawlers and the 11 suspects taken into custody in deep seas off the southern coast and brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour have undergone further inspection, where the seized narcotics were weighed. MORE..

| January 25, 2026  9:10 am
Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA

Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA

A Sri Lankan has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis with an estimated street value of Rs. 82.2 million, into the country. MORE..

| January 25, 2026  8:46 am
250 ‘Health and Wellness Centres’ to be established islandwide – Health Minister

250 ‘Health and Wellness Centres’ to be established islandwide – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, says steps will be taken to establish 250 ‘Health and Wellness Centres’ across the country to strengthen preventive healthcare services. MORE..

| January 25, 2026  8:45 am
Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda

Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda

A suspect has been arrested after a micro pistol and live ammunition was found concealed inside a room of a residence in the Wathugedara area of Ambalangoda. MORE..

| January 25, 2026  7:44 am
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country. MORE..

| January 25, 2026  7:05 am