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China, Sri Lanka to set up renminbi clearing arrangements

The People’s Bank of China has recently signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to establish renminbi clearing arrangements in Sri Lanka, said a statement released by China’s central bank on Wednesday. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 7:24 pm

Former UNP councillor arrested for foreign employment scam using Foreign Minister’s letterhead

Officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have arrested a former member of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha representing United National Party (UNP) for allegedly engaging in foreign employment racket by fraudulently using the letterhead of Minister of Foreign Affairs...MORE..

| January 28, 2026 6:34 pm

Sri Lanka inks bilateral debt relief deal with Belgium’s Credendo

Sri Lanka has entered into a bilateral agreement with CREDENDO – the Export Credit Agency of Belgium to reschedule an outstanding external debt amounting to 9.6 million euros, as part of the Government’s ongoing external debt restructuring efforts aimed at restoring debt sustainability and strengthening economic recovery. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 4:58 pm

LCC recovered USD 2.1 mln from supplier after substandard coal import – GM

The General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company (LCC), Namal Hewage, stated that a penalty of approximately USD 2.1 million was recovered from a supplier after a shipment of coal was found to be substandard. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 4:49 pm

No major impact on Sri Lanka’s economic growth due to Cyclone Ditwah - CBSL Governor

Despite an initially shock, the impact of Cyclone Ditwah which caused widespread devastation to several parts of the country is unlikely to affect Sri Lanka’s economic growth in 2026, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has confirmed. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 4:20 pm

India contains Nipah virus outbreak, some Asian countries tighten health screenings

Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 4:01 pm

Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake remanded

Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter stated. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 3:40 pm

Charges will be filed against ex-President Ranil in March; AG informs court

The Attorney General informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today that investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be completed within a month, and that formal charges are expected to be filed in March. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 3:25 pm

Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high

Gold surged above $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday to a record high, extending a historic rally ⁠as economic and geopolitical uncertainty drove demand for ⁠the ⁠safe-haven yellow metal.

| January 28, 2026 3:04 pm

Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court

Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter stated. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 2:47 pm

Namal, Karnataka CM hold talks to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lanka collaboration

The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Namal Rajapaksa met with Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah today (28) at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Bangalore. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 2:19 pm

President, IMF team agree to continue EFF programme without any changes

The team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which arrived last week on a fact-finding mission has indicated that there would be no changes to the agreement relating to the Extended Fund Facility programme being implemented with Sri Lanka during a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 1:35 pm

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a scheduled legal proceeding. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 1:32 pm

Ambalangoda shooting linked to ‘extramarital relationship’, police say

Police investigations have revealed that the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda yesterday (27) was allegedly carried out over an ‘extramarital relationship’. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 1:16 pm

Dambulla Thunders’ ex-owner gets suspended sentence for LPL match-fixing, fined Rs. 24M

The former owner of the ‘Dambulla Thunders’ franchise, Tamim Rahman, who pleaded guilty to influencing a cricketer participating in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 to engage in match-fixing, was fined and given a suspended prison sentence today (28). MORE..

| January 28, 2026 1:13 pm

South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail term for bribery

A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in jail after finding her guilty of accepting bribes from Unification Church officials in return for political favours. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 12:50 pm

Court orders Jaffna MC to submit report on air pollution control measures

The Court of Appeal has ordered the Jaffna Municipal Council to submit a report on the measures taken to reduce air pollution in the Jaffna area. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 12:41 pm

GMOA Central Committee to decide on intensifying TU action

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) states that if the government fails to act swiftly to provide solutions to their issues, a decision to further intensify trade union action will be announced today (28). MORE..

| January 28, 2026 12:20 pm

Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded

Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals who were arrested and subsequently remanded for allegedly violating coastal conservation laws by placing a Buddha statue at the Trincomalee Bodhiraja Viharaya have been further remanded. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 12:14 pm

New circular issued to assist disaster-affected micro, small and self-employed businesses

A new circular has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to provide relief to micro, small and self-employed businesses affected by the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 12:05 pm

‘Need Texans First’: Texas halts H-1B hiring at state colleges, agencies

Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 11:54 am

Aswesuma January allowance credited to beneficiaries’ accounts

The January allowance for beneficiaries who qualified for the first and second phases of the Aswesuma program has been deposited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, the Ministry of Finance has announced. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 11:43 am

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, others to be served notices over alleged unlawful compensation for Aragalaya torched houses, SC rules

The Supreme Court today directed to serve notices on several respondents, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in connection with a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition ...MORE..

| January 28, 2026 11:26 am