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GMOA to launch island-wide token strike tomorrow
GMOA to launch island-wide token strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a 48-hour island-wide token strike will commence from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (23).MORE..
SC determination on MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill to be submitted to Speaker
SC determination on MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill to be submitted to Speaker
The Supreme Court has concluded its review of the petitions filed challenging the bill submitted to Parliament for the abolition of parliamentary pensions. MORE..
Three dead in shooting in Australia’s New South Wales
Three dead in shooting in Australia’s New South Wales
Three people have died after a reported shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, police say. MORE..
GMOA strike in Eastern Province called off
GMOA strike in Eastern Province called off
The strike launched by doctors at hospitals in the Eastern Province has been called off at 2:00 p.m. today, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced. MORE..
Ex-minister Ramesh Pathirana rejoins SLPP
Ex-minister Ramesh Pathirana rejoins SLPP
Former Minister Ramesh Pathirana has rejoined the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and has been appointed as the party’s Benthara-Elpitiya Electoral Organiser. MORE..
CSE donates Rs. 25 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
CSE donates Rs. 25 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Colombo Stock Exchange has contributed Rs. 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
US set to quit World Health Organization
US set to quit World Health Organization
The US is due to officially exit the World Health Organization on Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both U.S. health and global health and also in violation of a U.S. law that requires Washington to pay the U.N. health agency $260 million in fees that it owes. MORE..
1,282 leprosy patients identified in Sri Lanka in 2025: Health officials
1,282 leprosy patients identified in Sri Lanka in 2025: Health officials
A total of 1,282 leprosy patients were identified in the country in 2025, the Director of the Leprosy Eradication Campaign, Dr. Yasoma Weerasekara noted. MORE..
Appeals Court to review remand order in Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident
Appeals Court to review remand order in Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident
The Court of Appeal today (22) ordered that the written order and audio recording of the directive issued by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court on 19 January pertaining to the Buddha statue incident, be produced before court without delay. MORE..
Suspect arrested with illegally imported cigarettes in Wellampitiya
Suspect arrested with illegally imported cigarettes in Wellampitiya
An individual has been arrested with a stock of 165,200 illegally imported cigarettes from a residence in Wellampitiya, police stated. MORE..
Matale Police crackdown on illegal street racing, 10 motorcycles seized
Matale Police crackdown on illegal street racing, 10 motorcycles seized
Several individuals have been arrested along with 10 high-engine capacity motorcycles that were being used for illegal street racing along the Sangamitta Mawatha in Matale. MORE..
Four petitions filed in Supreme Court challenging Bill to abolish MPs’ pensions
Four petitions filed in Supreme Court challenging Bill to abolish MPs’ pensions
Four petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Bill seeking to abolish the pension scheme for Members of Parliament. MORE..
New legislation needed to regulate Social Media promotions: Media Minister
New legislation needed to regulate Social Media promotions: Media Minister
Appropriate legislation should be enacted to regulate promotions and advertisements on social media that cause distress to the public across all sectors, Minister of Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
| January 22, 2026 11:25 am
Landslide risk prompts safety measures at Soranathota Central College
Landslide risk prompts safety measures at Soranathota Central College
A soil embankment near Soranathota Central College, Badulla has been identified as being at risk of a landslide. MORE..
Largest drug seizure in recent history achieved in 2025: Police
Largest drug seizure in recent history achieved in 2025: Police
The largest quantity of drugs seized by law enforcement officials in recent history was recorded in 2025, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler stated. MORE..
| January 22, 2026 10:38 am
Temperature in Nuwara Eliya drops to 3.5°C
Temperature in Nuwara Eliya drops to 3.5°C
The lowest temperature recorded today (22) was reported in Nuwara Eliya, measuring 3.5°C, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Gem or Not? Value of suspected gemstone found in Galaha revealed
Gem or Not? Value of suspected gemstone found in Galaha revealed
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority has issued its investigative report on the suspected gemstone found in Galaha, Kandy recently. MORE..
PM Harini holds high-level meetings with EU, UNDP and corporate leaders in Davos
PM Harini holds high-level meetings with EU, UNDP and corporate leaders in Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on January 21 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, engaging with representatives of the European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Programme, and the global private sector, the PM’s Office said. MORE..
Duo arrested with over 1kg of ‘Ice’ in Madampitiya
Duo arrested with over 1kg of ‘Ice’ in Madampitiya
Two individuals have been arrested for the possession of 1 kilogram and 501 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’) by the Madampitiya Police. MORE..
Heavy rains wreak havoc in New Zealand, several people missing in landslide
Heavy rains wreak havoc in New Zealand, several people missing in landslide
Several people were missing following a landslide near a campsite in New Zealand’s North Island on Thursday (Jan 22), as heavy rains caused widespread damage, with homes being evacuated, thousands without power and roads closed. MORE..
Doctors at National Eye Hospital to strike today over irregular transfers
Doctors at National Eye Hospital to strike today over irregular transfers
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that doctors at the Colombo National Eye Hospital will commence a strike today (22) in protest against irregular staff transfers. MORE..
Election Commission approves registration of five new political parties
Election Commission approves registration of five new political parties
The National Election Commission has granted approval to register five new political parties.
Global stocks stage dramatic rebound after Trump announces Greenland framework
Global stocks stage dramatic rebound after Trump announces Greenland framework
Global shares rebounded on Wednesday (Jan 21) from a selloff the previous session after US President Donald Trump said a framework on a future deal over Greenland has been reached.
Government Radiological Technologists suspend strike for seven days
Government Radiological Technologists suspend strike for seven days
The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association has decided to temporarily suspend the strike action that began yesterday (21) at 8.00 a.m. MORE..
PM reaffirms Sri Lanka’s commitment to feminist and intersectional leadership
PM reaffirms Sri Lanka’s commitment to feminist and intersectional leadership
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to feminist, intersectional leadership and called on global actors to ensure that women and marginalised communities are not only participants, but principal architects of the policies shaping the future global order. MORE..