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Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage’s body ends
Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage’s body ends
Israel says it has agreed to reopen the Gaza Strip’s key border crossing with Egypt only after an operation to retrieve the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in the territory is complete. MORE..
President to inaugurate programme to restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
President to inaugurate programme to restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to launch a national programme under the theme “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda” to promptly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available for worship and other religious activities. MORE..
Concerns raised as Sri Lanka see spike in crime among 16–22-year-olds
Concerns raised as Sri Lanka see spike in crime among 16–22-year-olds
Criminal behavior among youth aged between 16 and 22 years has increased over the past 10 years, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Tharaka Fernando stated. MORE..
Central Bank likely to hold rates ahead of IMF review, experts say
Central Bank likely to hold rates ahead of IMF review, experts say
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is expected to maintain its key interest rate at 7.75% on Wednesday, a Reuters poll found, as an International Monetary Fund delegation reviews the sixth tranche of a crucial $2.9 billion package. MORE..
20 injured following accident involving two buses and lorry in Yalkumbura
20 injured following accident involving two buses and lorry in Yalkumbura
At least 20 individuals have sustained injuries following an accident involving two buses and a lorry along the Bibile–Badulla Road in Yalkumbura this afternoon (26), police stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s export earnings top US$ 17 billion in 2025
Sri Lanka’s export earnings top US$ 17 billion in 2025
The total export earnings of Sri Lanka in 2025 has been recorded at US$ 17,252.15 million, exceeding the figures recorded in 2024, Sri Lanka Customs data indicates. MORE..
SC informed orders have been issued preventing local agents of MV X-Press Pearl from leaving the country
SC informed orders have been issued preventing local agents of MV X-Press Pearl from leaving the country
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that orders have been obtained from the Colombo Magistrate’s Court and the Colombo High Court to prevent the directors of the local agent company of the MV X-Press Pearl from leaving the country. MORE..
2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be taken up once again in March
2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be taken up once again in March
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundara—who are accused of criminal negligence and failure to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks despite having received prior intelligence—be taken up again on 23 March. MORE..
30% of Sri Lanka’s adult population suffers from mental health issues – Experts
30% of Sri Lanka’s adult population suffers from mental health issues – Experts
Approximately 30% of Sri Lanka’s adult population suffers from mental health issues, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Madhushani Dias has revealed. MORE..
Obama, Clinton say killings by immigration agents should be wake-up call for US
Obama, Clinton say killings by immigration agents should be wake-up call for US
Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls on Sunday for Americans to stand up and defend their values after the second killing of a citizen in Minneapolis by immigration agents that Donald Trump blamed on Democratic “chaos”. MORE..
Sajith pledges full support for proper implementation of education reforms
Sajith pledges full support for proper implementation of education reforms
The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has assured that he would extend his full support if educational reforms are implemented in a proper and effective manner. MORE..
“Successful India makes world stable”: European Commission Chief
“Successful India makes world stable”: European Commission Chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said that a “successful India” makes the world more “stable, prosperous and secure”, a statement that came ahead of the “historic” trade agreement between New Delhi and the 27-nation bloc. MORE..
Case filed against Diana Gamage adjourned till Feb. 16
Case filed against Diana Gamage adjourned till Feb. 16
Further examination of evidence in the case filed against former State Minister Diana Gamage is scheduled to be conducted on February 16. MORE..
Complaint lodged with CID over shortage of 40 cancer drugs and alleged sale of unregistered medicines
Complaint lodged with CID over shortage of 40 cancer drugs and alleged sale of unregistered medicines
A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department today calling for an investigation into an alleged shortage of 40 cancer medications and claims that unregistered cancer drugs are currently circulating in the market. MORE..
India’s military might on full display at 77th Republic Day celebrations
India’s military might on full display at 77th Republic Day celebrations
India ushered in its 77th Republic Day on Monday (January 26, 2026) with a grand display of its military prowess that included missiles, warplanes, newly-raised units and lethal weapon systems used during Operation Sindoor. MORE..
Another vessel and 5 suspects arrested for supplying narcotics to boats seized in southern seas
Another vessel and 5 suspects arrested for supplying narcotics to boats seized in southern seas
Five more suspects and another vessel, suspected of supplying narcotics to the multi-day fishing boats recently intercepted off the southern coast by the Navy with over 290 kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’), have been taken into custody at the Mirissa Fisheries Harbour. MORE..
Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
Six police officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026. MORE..
Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Australian authorities have issued heatwave warnings for most of the country as millions celebrate Australia Day. MORE..
213 Public Health Management Assistants to be appointed tomorrow
213 Public Health Management Assistants to be appointed tomorrow
A total of 213 individuals are scheduled to receive appointment letters for the position of Public Health Management Assistant tomorrow (27). MORE..
Govt invites land donations to rebuild homes destroyed by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Govt invites land donations to rebuild homes destroyed by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The project to construct houses for families whose homes were completely destroyed by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ in Sri Lanka is currently underway. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka rise in line with global market
Gold prices in Sri Lanka rise in line with global market
The price of a gold sovereign in in Sri Lanka has increased in line with the upward trend in global gold prices. MORE..
GMOA accuses Health Ministry for non-implementation of agreements
GMOA accuses Health Ministry for non-implementation of agreements
The Secretary of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, stated that the association was compelled to take professional action as previous discussions with the Minister of Health, in which agreements were reached in writing, were not implemented as promised. MORE..
Private jet crashes in flames at Maine airport with eight aboard
Private jet crashes in flames at Maine airport with eight aboard
A private jet crashed in flames as it was taking off from a Maine airport with eight aboard, the U.S. aviation regulator said, but their fate and identities were not immediately known. MORE..
India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU
India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU
India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country’s vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact that could come as early as Tuesday. MORE..
Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued
Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued
The death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday as the search continued for the dozens still missing. MORE..