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BASL expresses concern over social media posts targeting Attorney General
BASL expresses concern over social media posts targeting Attorney General
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed its concern regarding recent posts circulating on social media targeting the Attorney General. MORE..
Reckless motorcyclists to face strict police action
Reckless motorcyclists to face strict police action
All police stations have been instructed to arrest motorcyclists who ride dangerously and unlawfully on main roads, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety Range, W. P. J. Senadeera stated. MORE..
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Sri Lankan arrested for illegal entry into Israel
Sri Lankan arrested for illegal entry into Israel
A 43-year-old Sri Lankan has been arrested on charges of illegally entering into Israel and unlawfully transporting a foreign national. MORE..
75-year-old man sentenced to death over 2015 murder
75-year-old man sentenced to death over 2015 murder
The Anuradhapura High Court has sentenced a 75-year-old man to death for murdering an individual in 2015 with a sharp weapon. MORE..
EU reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s reform agenda and long-term growth
EU reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s reform agenda and long-term growth
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s reform agenda and long-term growth priorities. MORE..
Rs. 380 million recovered from foreign employment scams returned to victims
Rs. 380 million recovered from foreign employment scams returned to victims
A discussion was held between officers of the Enforcement Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra today (20). MORE..
120 killed in 113 fatal road accidents reported so far this year
120 killed in 113 fatal road accidents reported so far this year
A total of 113 fatal road accidents have been reported so far this year, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic and Road Safety Range, W. P. J. Senadeera stated. MORE..
Sovereignty, integrity of Greenland, Denmark’s territory “non-negotiable”: European Commission
Sovereignty, integrity of Greenland, Denmark’s territory “non-negotiable”: European Commission
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday that the European Union stands in full solidarity with Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, stressing that their sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable. MORE..
Ratnapura logs highest temperature for second consecutive day
Ratnapura logs highest temperature for second consecutive day
The highest temperature in the country today (20) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 34.2°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
Late Nandana Gunathilake to be laid to rest tomorrow
Late Nandana Gunathilake to be laid to rest tomorrow
he burial of the late Nandana Gunathilake is set to take place following a decision taken by his family. MORE..
Teachers’ salary increase approved under 2025 Budget proposals credited to accounts
Teachers’ salary increase approved under 2025 Budget proposals credited to accounts
The increased teachers’ salaries, implemented from January 1, 2026, proposed through the 2025 Budget, have been credited to respective accounts today (20), the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced. MORE..
Kerala High Court orders repatriation of two Sri Lankan siblings detained for two years
Kerala High Court orders repatriation of two Sri Lankan siblings detained for two years
The Kerala High Court recently directed authorities to take immediate steps to facilitate the return of two Sri Lankan nationals, including a minor, who had been detained in a transit home in Kollam for more than two years despite not being accused in any criminal case. MORE..
CPC introduces digital fuel card system for state vehicles
CPC introduces digital fuel card system for state vehicles
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has introduced a new digital fuel card system to make the process of supplying fuel to state-owned vehicles more efficient and transparent. MORE..
Cabinet approves signing MoU to establish Indian Ocean Coastal Alliance
Cabinet approves signing MoU to establish Indian Ocean Coastal Alliance
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Indian Ocean Coastal Alliance, with the objectives of enhancing cooperation among member countries to improve the livelihoods of fisheries communities and ensuring the sustainable management of fisheries resources in the region. MORE..
Donald Trump calls UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius ‘stupid’ and ‘weak’
Donald Trump calls UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius ‘stupid’ and ‘weak’
US President Donald Trump has described the UK’s deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base as an “act of great stupidity”, months after he endorsed the move. MORE..
Schools that were closed for A/L exams to reopen tomorrow
Schools that were closed for A/L exams to reopen tomorrow
The second phase of the first school term for the 2026 academic year in government and government-approved private schools is scheduled to commence tomorrow (21), according to the Ministry of Education. MORE..
Government Radiologic Technologists to stage token strike tomorrow
Government Radiologic Technologists to stage token strike tomorrow
The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association has announced that the token strike scheduled for tomorrow (21) will proceed as planned. MORE..
UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency session on Iran
UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency session on Iran
The UN Human Rights Council will hold an emergency session on Iran on Friday (Jan 23), with proponents aiming to discuss “alarming violence” used against protesters, a document showed on Tuesday. MORE..
Colombo HC schedules evidence hearing in Champika Ranawaka’s Rajagiriya accident case
Colombo HC schedules evidence hearing in Champika Ranawaka’s Rajagiriya accident case
The Colombo High Court today (20) scheduled the next hearing for February 12 in the case filed against three defendants, including former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka over a 2016 car accident. MORE..
Sri Lanka to send 1,000 caregivers to Israel in 2026
Sri Lanka to send 1,000 caregivers to Israel in 2026
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has decided to send around 1,000 Sri Lankans to fill domestic caregiver vacancies in Israel in 2026. MORE..
Education reforms have not been discontinued: Cabinet Spokesman
Education reforms have not been discontinued: Cabinet Spokesman
The government is taking steps to keep the public and all stakeholders informed about the new education reforms, Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
Spain begins 3 days of mourning for deadly train wreck while death toll ticks up to 41
Spain begins 3 days of mourning for deadly train wreck while death toll ticks up to 41
Spain woke to flags at half staff on Tuesday as the nation began three days of mourning for the victims of the deadly train accident in the country’s south, while emergency crews continued to pull bodies from the wreckage. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s economic growth to slow down in 2026 and 2027: World Bank
Sri Lanka’s economic growth to slow down in 2026 and 2027: World Bank
Sri Lanka’s economic growth is expected to slow down in 2026 and 2027, according to the World Bank’s latest projection. MORE..
Suspect arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle
Suspect arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident targeting the vehicle carrying former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) Thusitha Halloluwa and two others in Narahenpita in May 2025. MORE..
13 apprehended for harvesting sea cucumber illegally in seas off Kilinochchi
13 apprehended for harvesting sea cucumber illegally in seas off Kilinochchi
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 13 individuals engaged in night diving to illegally harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the Walaipadu sea area in Kilinochchi. MORE..