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Violent attack on school teacher in Oddamavadi caught on CCTV camera
Violent attack on school teacher in Oddamavadi caught on CCTV camera
CCTV footage has captured a violent attack on a teacher using a sharp weapon at a school in the Oddamavadi area, within the Valaichenai Police Division. MORE..
| January 27, 2026 11:33 am
India-EU “Mother Of All Deals” will boost manufacturing, support services: PM Modi
India-EU “Mother Of All Deals” will boost manufacturing, support services: PM Modi
As India and the European Union (EU) move closer to finalising a landmark free-trade agreement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move, saying the trade pact will boost the manufacturing sector and support services between two of the largest economies. MORE..
Six police officers arrested for assaulting Catholic priest interdicted
Six police officers arrested for assaulting Catholic priest interdicted
The six police officers attached to the Gampaha Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested and later remanded for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, have been interdicted, Sri Lanka Police said. MORE..
Woman Police Constable arrested with heroin in Badulla
Woman Police Constable arrested with heroin in Badulla
A Woman Police Constable attached to the Badulla Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) has been arrested by the Ambagasduwa Police while in possession of 04 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin, police said.
Radiologic technologists to launch island-wide strike tomorrow
Radiologic technologists to launch island-wide strike tomorrow
The Government Radiologic Technologists’ Association (GRTA) has decided to launch an island-wide continuous strike in government hospitals starting from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (28). MORE..
| January 27, 2026 10:20 am
Former Minister P. Harrison appears before FCID
Former Minister P. Harrison appears before FCID
Former Minister P. Harrison has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) at around 8:45 a.m. today (27). MORE..
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
Many in the U.S. faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the South coated in ice. At least 30 deaths were reported in states afflicted with severe cold. MORE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks two weeks’ time to appear before FCID
Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks two weeks’ time to appear before FCID
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (27), has informed that she is unable to do so due to personal reasons. MORE..
84 arrested last year over bribery allegations – CIABOC
84 arrested last year over bribery allegations – CIABOC
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says that a total of 84 individuals have been arrested in 2025 for accepting bribes. MORE..
President to inaugurate ‘Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda’ national programme today
President to inaugurate ‘Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda’ national programme today
To rapidly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available for worship and other religious activities, the government will launch the national programme “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda”, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (27), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID).
Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of “not living up” to a trade deal reached last year. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
A few showers may occur in North-central and Eastern provinces, today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
The Israeli military says it has retrieved the body of the last hostage in Gaza, paving the way for the next phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan to get under way. MORE..
Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident
Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident
The Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division of the Egoda Uyana Police Station has died in a road accident in Moronthuduwa. MORE..
Political leaders share stage at 77th Indian Republic Day celebrations in Colombo
Political leaders share stage at 77th Indian Republic Day celebrations in Colombo
A special reception to welcome distinguished guests was held at the India House in Colombo this evening (26) in commemoration of the 77th Republic Day of India. MORE..
| January 26, 2026 8:47 pm
Coal tender controversy results in significant daily losses – Patali
Coal tender controversy results in significant daily losses – Patali
The country is losing approximately two gigawatt-hours of electricity per day due to the controversial coal tender, former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has stated. MORE..
Gold hits record above $5,100 as geopolitics drive safe‑haven rush
Gold hits record above $5,100 as geopolitics drive safe‑haven rush
Gold prices marched to record levels above $5,100 on Monday, as investors sought a safe haven away from international political tension, and silver and platinum also scaled all-time highs. MORE..
Katunayake logs today’s highest temperature
Katunayake logs today’s highest temperature
The highest temperature recorded in the country today (26) was 34.6°C, reported from the Katunayake Meteorological Station, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction
Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction
A number of adolescents have developed various mental health disorders as a result of excessive dependence on mobile phones, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Senani Wijethunga has stated. MORE..
Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people
Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people
At least 11 people were killed and another dozen injured when gunmen opened fire on locals who had gathered at a football pitch in the city of Salamanca in central Mexico on Sunday. MORE..
Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill
Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
Station Masters threaten to launch trade union action over unresolved issues
Station Masters threaten to launch trade union action over unresolved issues
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has warned that unless existing issues are resolved promptly, it may be compelled to launch trade union action. MORE..
173 individuals remain missing following Cyclone Ditwah
173 individuals remain missing following Cyclone Ditwah
A total of 173 individuals remain unaccounted due to landslides and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Immigration officials foil Bangladeshi national’s attempt to leave for Spain using forged visa
Immigration officials foil Bangladeshi national’s attempt to leave for Spain using forged visa
A Bangladeshi national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to travel to Spain using a forged visa. MORE..