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114 shooting incidents with 60 fatalities reported in 2025
114 shooting incidents with 60 fatalities reported in 2025
With only a few hours remaining before the end of the year 2025, two separate shooting incidents were reported in different parts of the country within a span of eight hours, police reported. MORE..
Gazette issued to establish ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force’
Gazette issued to establish ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force’
A Gazette notification has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, establishing a ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force’. MORE..
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan’s Noda region
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan’s Noda region
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan’s eastern Noda region on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake was at a depth of 19.3 km (11.99 miles), the USGS said.
China’s Xi hails nation’s technological progress and renews promise to take back Taiwan
China’s Xi hails nation’s technological progress and renews promise to take back Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed his country’s technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors while once again insisting his country would annex self-ruled Taiwan. MORE..
SLMC suspends party membership CMC councillor who supported budget
SLMC suspends party membership CMC councillor who supported budget
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has suspended the party membership of Colombo Municipal Councillor Zohara Buhary with immediate effect, citing a serious violation of party discipline. MORE..
Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza
Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza
Israel has said 37 aid organisations will be banned from operating in Gaza from Thursday unless they comply with guidelines requiring detailed information on Palestinian staff, drawing criticism from the United Nations and the European Union. MORE..
Pakistan tour profit to be donated to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program – SLC
Pakistan tour profit to be donated to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program – SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that it will dedicate the upcoming Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka to promoting the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program. MORE..
Legendary singer Latha Walpola laid to rest with state honours
Legendary singer Latha Walpola laid to rest with state honours
The final rites of the late veteran singer Kalasoori Latha Walpola, revered as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Music,” concluded with state patronage this evening (31) at the Borella General Cemetery in Colombo. MORE..
Five opposition members of Galle MC granted bail
Five opposition members of Galle MC granted bail
The five opposition members of the Galle Municipal Council, who were arrested for intimidating and obstructing the duties of officials during an incident yesterday at the council, have been granted bail by the Galle magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Matugama PS chairman granted bail
Matugama PS chairman granted bail
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, has been granted bail by the Matugama Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
First sitting of Parliament for the New Year on January 6
First sitting of Parliament for the New Year on January 6
Parliamentary business for the first sitting week of Parliament for January 2026 was decided at the Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting held today (31) under the chairmanship of the Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
Turkey detains 125 more Islamic State suspects as nationwide sweep continues
Turkey detains 125 more Islamic State suspects as nationwide sweep continues
Turkish authorities on Wednesday pressed ahead with nationwide operations against suspected Islamic State members, detaining 125 people in simultaneous raids across 25 provinces. MORE..
Remote Pacific nation becomes first place in the world to welcome 2026
Remote Pacific nation becomes first place in the world to welcome 2026
The island of Kiritimati is welcoming in the new year - the first place in the world do so. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, Central, North-central, North-western and Uva provinces, tomorrow (01), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son remanded
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son remanded
Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested yesterday (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), has been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Indian rupee set for worst annual fall in three years amid equity outflows
Indian rupee set for worst annual fall in three years amid equity outflows
The Indian rupee is poised for its largest annual fall in three years, weighed down by record equity outflows and the lack of a U.S. trade deal that left it out of the rally across Asia, with prospects for a recovery tied to the trade pact. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son produced in court
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son produced in court
Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested yesterday (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), has been produced before court. MORE..
Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 1 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings
Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 1 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings
Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera has climbed to No. 1 in the U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings. MORE..
Five injured and admitted to hospital following lorry-van collision in Ratnapura
Five injured and admitted to hospital following lorry-van collision in Ratnapura
At least five individuals have been injured and admitted to the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital following a head-on collision between a lorry and a van at the Thiriwanaketiya Junction in Ratnapura this morning (31). MORE..
Matugama PS Chairman surrenders to police
Matugama PS Chairman surrenders to police
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, who is accused of assaulting the Secretary of the council has surrendered to police. MORE..
Nearly 3,000 children under probation care lack birth certificates
Nearly 3,000 children under probation care lack birth certificates
Nearly 3,000 children under the age of 16, who have been placed in probation and child care centres based on court orders, do not possess birth certificates, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has revealed. MORE..
Individual who contested the last General Election dies in accident
Individual who contested the last General Election dies in accident
An individual who contested the last General Election from the Ratnapura District under the National People’s Power (NPP) ticket has been killed in a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a private bus, police said. MORE..
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Colombo Municipal Council budget passed
Colombo Municipal Council budget passed
The annual budget of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has been passed with a majority of two votes. MORE..
Education Ministry Secretary lodges complaint with CID
Education Ministry Secretary lodges complaint with CID
The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under a renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said, easing tensions after weeks of deadly border clashes. MORE..