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Insurance scheme launched for seed paddy production farms

Insurance scheme launched for seed paddy production farms

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board says the project to provide coverage for paddy cultivation in seed paddy production farms, has been launched enabling farmers to successfully manage their farms amid prevailing risk conditions. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  12:08 pm
CID launches probe into Public Security Ministry website breach

CID launches probe into Public Security Ministry website breach

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an inquiry following reports that the official website of the Ministry of Public Security was targeted by external parties. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  11:09 am
Minister announces plans to strengthen domestic aviation to boost tourism

Minister announces plans to strengthen domestic aviation to boost tourism

Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake says a programme will be implemented to strengthen Sri Lanka’s domestic aviation sector in order to support the development of the tourism industry. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  10:39 am
Death toll from Iran protest violence ‘reaches 116’

Death toll from Iran protest violence ‘reaches 116’

The death toll from violence surrounding nationwide protests challenging Iran’s leadership has reached at least 116 people, activists say. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  10:36 am
Minister instructs restoration of damaged elephant fences within a week

Minister instructs restoration of damaged elephant fences within a week

A progress review meeting on the restoration of elephant fences damaged by the Cyclone Ditwah has been held yesterday (10) under the patronage of Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  9:50 am
Over 1500 awareness programs conducted by CAA in 2025

Over 1500 awareness programs conducted by CAA in 2025

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has conducted a total of 1,540 consumer awareness programs during the year 2025. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  9:19 am
Civil Aviation Authority to introduce proper regulatory framework for drones

Civil Aviation Authority to introduce proper regulatory framework for drones

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) says that a proper regulatory framework will be introduced to regulate the use of drones. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  8:39 am
Nobel Institute says Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Machado suggestion

Nobel Institute says Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Machado suggestion

The Norwegian Nobel Institute said the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked, following remarks by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado suggesting she might give her 2025 award to U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  8:33 am
Two including 16-year old electrocuted to death in separate incidents

Two including 16-year old electrocuted to death in separate incidents

Two individuals, including a 16-year-old boy, have reportedly died after being electrocuted in separate incidents reported from the Kuchchaveli and Rasnayakapura Police areas. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  7:12 am
US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say

US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say

The US and its partner forces have carried out large-scale strikes against Islamic State (IS) group targets in Syria, the US Central Command (Centcom) has announced. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  6:46 am
Low pressure area over Gulf of Mannar weakens further

Low pressure area over Gulf of Mannar weakens further

The low pressure area over the Gulf of Mannar in Sri Lanka is weakening further. Therefore, the influence of this system on the island’s weather is further gradually reducing, the Department of Meteorology announced. MORE..

| January 11, 2026  6:40 am
Steps being taken to systematically conduct preschool teacher training and ensure quality standards - PM

Steps being taken to systematically conduct preschool teacher training and ensure quality standards - PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government has commenced necessary measures to maintain preschool education under a framework, align preschool education with a unified curriculum, conduct teacher training in a systematic manner, and ensure quality standards. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  11:16 pm
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Talaud Islands

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Talaud Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Talaud Islands on Saturday (Jan 10), the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  10:55 pm
Sajith, Dilith lead opposition protest to ‘protect free education’

Sajith, Dilith lead opposition protest to ‘protect free education’

Several opposition political parties staged a protest this evening (10) under the theme “Let’s Protect Free Education”, against the proposed education reforms and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

video | January 10, 2026  7:12 pm
CEB employees who applied for voluntary retirement write to Energy Minister over delays

CEB employees who applied for voluntary retirement write to Energy Minister over delays

Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), who applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), have written to Minister of Energy, Engineer Kumara Jayakody, highlighting several issues they are facing, including the delay in gazetting the ‘Appointed Date’ for CEB Restructuring. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  6:40 pm
TIN mandatory for vehicle registration and ownership transfer from January 5

TIN mandatory for vehicle registration and ownership transfer from January 5

The Department of Motor Traffic has made it mandatory to enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in new vehicle registration and ownership transfer data systems of the Department of Motor Traffic during vehicle registration and transfer of ownership. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  6:02 pm
After 25 years of talks, EU & Mercosur agree to the highly contested free trade agreement

After 25 years of talks, EU & Mercosur agree to the highly contested free trade agreement

The European Union on Friday reached a free trade agreement with South American countries, 25 years after talks began, despite opposition from farmers in several European countries. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  5:40 pm
Galenbindunuwewa house fire claims fourth victim as 15-year-old girl succumbs

Galenbindunuwewa house fire claims fourth victim as 15-year-old girl succumbs

A 15-year-old girl who sustained critical injuries in a recent house fire in the Galenbindunuwewa area of Anuradhapura has succumbed to her injuries, bringing the death toll from the incident to four, police confirmed. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  5:11 pm
Muslim public servants to be granted flexible work schedules during Ramadan

Muslim public servants to be granted flexible work schedules during Ramadan

The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has instructed state institutions to arrange work shifts for Muslim public servants to enable them to observe religious practices during the holy month of Ramadan. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  4:33 pm
Police foil attempt to kill businessman in Mattakkuliya; 4 arrested with firearm

Police foil attempt to kill businessman in Mattakkuliya; 4 arrested with firearm

Police have arrested four suspects along with a firearm and ammunition in connection with an alleged attempt to shoot and kill a businessman in Mattakkuliya, Colombo. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  4:17 pm
Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to cross Mullaitivu Coast; heavy rain and winds expected

Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to cross Mullaitivu Coast; heavy rain and winds expected

The Department of Meteorology reports that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 20 km east of Mullaitivu at 11:30 a.m. today (10). MORE..

| January 10, 2026  3:30 pm
Five arrested in foreign employment scam involving forged documents

Five arrested in foreign employment scam involving forged documents

The Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested five suspects in connection with foreign employment scams involving the preparation of forged documents. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  2:39 pm
Bus fares via bank cards now available in Uva Province

Bus fares via bank cards now available in Uva Province

Under the government’s national digitalization initiative, a system enabling bus fare payments via bank cards has now been introduced in the Uva Province as well. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  2:30 pm
Gang rivalry suspected in restaurant owner’s murder on Marine Drive

Gang rivalry suspected in restaurant owner’s murder on Marine Drive

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the murder of a restaurant owner on Marine Drive in Dehiwala, was the result of a dispute between members of rival criminal gangs, police said. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  1:09 pm
Official website of Ministry of Public Security temporarily unavailable

Official website of Ministry of Public Security temporarily unavailable

The official website of the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs is currently inaccessible. MORE..

| January 10, 2026  1:01 pm