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China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry

China’s most senior general is under investigation, China’s defence ministry said on Saturday, in the highest-profile purge to date of senior military leadership just as Beijing modernises its forces and tries to further project its might. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 9:48 pm

Suspect wanted under ‘Red Notice’ repatriated from India – Police

Following direct discussions conducted by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Government of India, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, and Indian security authorities, an organized criminal who was the subject of an international ‘Red Notice’ and residing overseas has been repatriated to Sri Lanka from India by air. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 8:26 pm

Nearly 2,000 cybercrimes reported in 2025, over 300 arrested - Police

Sri Lanka Police revealed that 318 individuals were arrested in connection with various cybercrimes within the past year (2025). MORE..

| January 24, 2026 6:56 pm

Over 8,000 flights cancelled in US amid winter storm

More than 8,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend have been cancelled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 5:15 pm

Showers forecast across several provinces over next 36 hours – Met. Dept

The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, during the next 36 hours. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 4:54 pm

State Vesak Festival to be held on May 30 - Minister

Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prof. Chandana Abeyratne says that this year’s State Vesak Festival will be held on May 30, 2026. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 4:21 pm

ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, following Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India due to security concerns. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 3:53 pm

Sajith expresses optimism after another round of SJB–UNP talks

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that discussions between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have made positive progress, expressing optimism about a successful outcome. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 3:41 pm

Dalada Maligawa requires Rs. 1,500M annual income to sustain operations: Diyawadana Nilame

The Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Pradeep Nilanga Dela, stated that an annual income of Rs. 1,500 million is required to maintain the operations of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 2:40 pm

Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says

Seven people have died and 82 are missing after a landslide hit in Indonesia’s West Java province, Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, amid reports of heavy rain in the area. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 1:50 pm

India and EU set for ‘mother of all deals’ as Trump’s tariff uncertainty looms

European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be chief guests at India’s Republic Day celebrations next Monday. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 1:37 pm

Deputy Secretary General of Parliament interdicted

The Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, has reportedly been temporarily interdicted. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 1:14 pm

Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero admitted to hospital

Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for a medical examination. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 1:08 pm

Colombo ranked world’s most unaffordable city for property buyers in 2026

Colombo has been ranked the most unaffordable city in the world for buying property, according to the latest Property Prices Index from Numbeo, the world’s largest cost-of-living database. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 1:02 pm

Sri Lanka lacks financial resilience to withstand internal or external shocks – Bandula

Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena has stated that Sri Lanka currently lacks the financial strength required to withstand either domestic natural disasters or sudden external shocks arising from foreign countries. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 12:32 pm

Six injured in head-on collision of two buses in Haldummulla

Six passengers were injured in a head-on collision involving a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus and a private bus in the Soragune area of Haldummulla. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 11:29 am

Morning frost in Nuwara Eliya with minimum temperature at 7.8°C today

Due to the cold weather prevailing during the morning hours, ground frost was reported in several areas of Nuwara Eliya today (24). MORE..

| January 24, 2026 11:27 am

Sri Lanka records over 194,000 tourist arrivals in first 22 days of 2026

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 194,553 tourists have arrived in the country during the first 22 days of 2026. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 10:57 am

11 arrested with drug haul in two fishing boats seized off southern coast

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has apprehended a total of 11 suspects along with two multi-day fishing trawlers in the deep seas off the southern coast for possession of heroin and the synthetic drug ‘ICE’ (crystal methamphetamine). MORE..

| January 24, 2026 10:33 am

FM Vijitha Herath speaks with Venezuelan counterpart in phone call

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said he held a telephone conversation yesterday (23) with Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Yván Gil Pinto. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 9:30 am

Man hacked to death over personal dispute in Embilipitiya

A 39-year-old man was killed with sharp weapons yesterday (23) in the Weerasinghapura area of Embilipitiya following the escalation of a personal dispute. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 8:38 am

Gunman arrested in shooting of 16-year-old girl in Kohuwala

The suspected gunman involved in the shooting incident of a 16-year-old girl in the Bodhiyawatte area of Dehiwala has been arrested, police said. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 8:36 am

GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has stated that the strike launched yesterday (23) by doctors has entered its second consecutive day today (24), as the government has not responded positively to their concerns so far. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 8:14 am

Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region will be a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year full-scale invasion. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 6:59 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Northwestern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 6:35 am