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Another crane collapses in Thailand killing 2 people, police say
Another crane collapses in Thailand killing 2 people, police say
A crane collapsed in Thailand on Thursday, crushing two vehicles and killing two people, police said, a day after a crane accident in the northeast caused the deaths of 32 train passengers. MORE..
Safety guidelines issued for Sri Lankans in Israel amid Middle East tensions
Safety guidelines issued for Sri Lankans in Israel amid Middle East tensions
In view of the current and escalating unrest in the Middle East region, a set of guidelines for Sri Lankans working and residing in Israel has been issued by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Israel. MORE..
Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases
Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases
The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. MORE..
Dilith Jayaweera extends Thai Pongal greetings, highlights importance of social values
Dilith Jayaweera extends Thai Pongal greetings, highlights importance of social values
The leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ and Member of Parliament entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera in his Thai Pongal Day message has extended his heartfelt greetings to all Tamil devotees celebrating Thai Pongal today. MORE..
UNDP confirms widespread economic fallout from Cyclone Ditwah, calls for inclusive access to recovery financing
UNDP confirms widespread economic fallout from Cyclone Ditwah, calls for inclusive access to recovery financing
Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment released on Wednesday, underscoring the scale of recovery needs and the urgency of accessible financing for the most vulnerable. MORE..
Opposition Leader emphasizes cultural awareness and respect for nature in Thai Pongal message
Opposition Leader emphasizes cultural awareness and respect for nature in Thai Pongal message
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his heartfelt wishes to Tamil communities across Sri Lanka and worldwide “wishing everyone a meaningful celebration of this cultural festival, with a true understanding of the spirit of Thai Pongal.” MORE..
PM Harini urges ‘“New Era of Revival” amid challenges in Thai Pongal message
PM Harini urges ‘“New Era of Revival” amid challenges in Thai Pongal message
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for Thai Pongal, has extended her heartfelt greetings to the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and abroad who celebrate the Thai Pongal festival, describing it as a proud tradition that expresses gratitude for the dignity of labour and the protection bestowed by nature. MORE..
President calls for national unity and collective reconstruction on Thai Pongal Day
President calls for national unity and collective reconstruction on Thai Pongal Day
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Thai Pongal message, highlighted the festival’s profound spiritual, cultural, and environmental significance, describing it as a celebration of gratitude, renewal, and collective hope for the future. MORE..
Showery conditions expected to reduce from today
Showery conditions expected to reduce from today
Showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from today (15), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations next week, Fox News reports
US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations next week, Fox News reports
The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries starting January 21, Fox News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo from the US State Department. MORE..
US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on PM Harini
US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on PM Harini
Outgoing US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees today (14), marking the conclusion of her tenure in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to promote religious tourism, boost cultural cooperation
Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to promote religious tourism, boost cultural cooperation
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to expand cultural cooperation by promoting religious tourism, aiming to hold joint cultural exhibitions and heritage programs, according to an official statement on Tuesday. MORE..
Parliament to convene from January 20 to 23
Parliament to convene from January 20 to 23
Parliamentary business relevant to the second parliamentary week of January 2026 was decided at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held today (14) under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Speaker, Dr. Rizvie Salih. MORE..
Denmark and Greenland to face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting
Denmark and Greenland to face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting
The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the White House on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated his demand that Washington must take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. MORE..
Imported milk powder prices to be reduced
Imported milk powder prices to be reduced
Powdered milk importers have agreed to reduce the price of milk powder packets with effect from January 16, the Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe said. MORE..
No electricity tariff revision for first quarter of 2026 - PUCSL
No electricity tariff revision for first quarter of 2026 - PUCSL
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided not to implement an electricity tariff revision for the first quarter of 2026 due to the failure of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to submit a formal tariff revision proposal within the due time. MORE..
| January 14, 2026 5:54 pm
Sri Lankan husband admits murdering ex-wife in UK
Sri Lankan husband admits murdering ex-wife in UK
A Sri Lankan-born husband has admitted stabbing his ex-wife to death on a quiet suburban street in Cardiff, Wales. MORE..
Education Ministry issues special announcement on 2026 school academic activities
Education Ministry issues special announcement on 2026 school academic activities
The Ministry of Education has issued a statement regarding the conduct of school academic activities beginning from January 21, 2026. MORE..
| January 14, 2026 5:02 pm
Trinco Buddha statue incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others remanded
Trinco Buddha statue incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others remanded
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and five other individuals have been remanded until January 19 by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court for allegedly violating coastal conservation laws by placing a Buddha statue at the Trincomalee Bodhiraja Vihara on November 16, 2025. MORE..
| January 14, 2026 4:13 pm
Stock market’s ASPI records new all-time high
Stock market’s ASPI records new all-time high
The Colombo Stock Exchange’s benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) hit a new all-time high of 23,708.70 points today (14), surpassing the previous record of 23,659.70 points set on 12 November 2025. MORE..
Badulla District Labour Office receives bomb threat email
Badulla District Labour Office receives bomb threat email
A bomb scare was reported at the Badulla District Labour Office this morning (14) following the receipt of an anonymous email warning of an explosive device within the office premises. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western Province. MORE..
SOC reviews amendment bills seeking to curb drug trafficking in high seas
SOC reviews amendment bills seeking to curb drug trafficking in high seas
The attention of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has been drawn to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
Arrest warrant against Wimal Weerawansa recalled
Arrest warrant against Wimal Weerawansa recalled
The Colombo High Court today ordered the recall of the arrest warrant issued against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa after he appeared before the court through his legal counsel. MORE..
Police recover 11kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin from vehicle on Expressway; 2 arrested
Police recover 11kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin from vehicle on Expressway; 2 arrested
Around 6 kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (“Ice”) and 5 kg of heroin were recovered, and two suspects along with their vehicle were taken into custody by the Expressway Highway Police at the Godagama–Palatuwa interchange on the Southern Expressway, police said. MORE..