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India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU

India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country’s vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact that could come as early as Tuesday. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 9:40 am

Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued

The death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday as the search continued for the dozens still missing. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 8:48 am

Two arrested for illegal gem mining in Bogawantalawa

Police have arrested two individuals for engaging in illegal gem mining without a valid license in Bogawantalawa. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 8:45 am

Suspect arrested with over 3 kg of ‘Ice’ in Bambalapitiya

A suspect has been arrested while in possession of over 3 kilograms of ‘Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’), with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 30 million. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 8:31 am

Trump administration defends killing American in Minneapolis, contradicts videos

Officials in U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration defended on Sunday the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis, even as video evidence contradicted their version of events and as tensions grew between local law enforcement and federal officers. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 7:58 am

U.S. storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations

More than 1 million customers in the United States, as far west as New Mexico, were without electricity, and over 10,000 flights were canceled on Sunday during a monster winter storm that paralyzed eastern and southern states with heavy snow and ice. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 7:35 am

GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action today

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide indefinite trade union action from 8.00 a.m. today (26). MORE..

| January 26, 2026 7:11 am

Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 6:39 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Several spells of showers in Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 6:29 am

Pakistan Navy evacuates ailing Sri Lankan on merchant vessel

The Pakistan Navy on Saturday successfully conducted the medical evacuation of a Sri Lankan national on the high seas, approximately 1,500 kilometres off Pakistan’s coast. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 10:21 pm

Complaints received regarding scams impersonating Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says that complaints have been received regarding a person who is impersonating him and committing financial fraud. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 10:13 pm

Sri Lanka targets up to 100,000 UAE tourists in coming years

The current consul general of Sri Lanka to Dubai is on a mission to ramp up the number of tourists coming from the UAE to the South Asian island nation. His aim is not only to double the number of visitors from 20,000 to 40,000 this year but also to reach as many as 100,000 annually in the coming years. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 9:12 pm

Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech

Bangladesh said on Sunday (Jan 25) it was “surprised” and “shocked” that India had allowed fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make a public address in New Delhi. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 7:35 pm

Police Officer arrested in connection with priest assault incident suspended?

An officer attached to the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau’s motorcycle squad, who was taken into custody in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest, has been suspended from duty. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 7:24 pm

Speaker interdicting Deputy Secretary General of Parliament without hearing sets dangerous precedent: Sajith

The Speaker of House, Jagath Wickramaratne interdicting the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff, Chaminda Kularatne from his post, allegedly without even giving a hearing sets a dangerous precedent, the Leader of Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has stated. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 7:02 pm

Man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says

Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 6:26 pm

School closed in Nawalapitiya over landslide risk cleared to reopen after two months

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today (25) issued the necessary recommendation to recommence academic activities at the Anuruddha Kumara Primary School in Nawalapitiya, which had been closed for nearly two months due to the risk of a landslide. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 6:02 pm