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Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for pre-trial conference
Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for pre-trial conference
The case filed against Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, on charges of allegedly acquiring assets through unlawful means, has been ordered to be recalled on February 11 for pre-trial conferences. MORE..
Govt. will not reverse its programs despite any disaster – President
Govt. will not reverse its programs despite any disaster – President
The government will never use the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah as an excuse to reverse or halt its official programs, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated. MORE..
Strike launched by GMOA at hospitals in Eastern Province
Strike launched by GMOA at hospitals in Eastern Province
A strike has been launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) at all hospitals in the Eastern Province. MORE..
NPP activist arrested for pelting stones at SLPP Gampaha PS member’s residence
NPP activist arrested for pelting stones at SLPP Gampaha PS member’s residence
An individual, alleged to be an activist affiliated with the National People’s Power (NPP), has been arrested for pelting stones at the residence of a member of the Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), in Ambaraluwa, Weliweriya. MORE..
| January 13, 2026 11:15 am
Inauguration ceremony of Rebuilding Sri Lanka national program underway
Inauguration ceremony of Rebuilding Sri Lanka national program underway
The inauguration ceremony of the Rebuilding Sri Lanka national program has commenced at the Lotus Hall of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. MORE..
| January 13, 2026 10:57 am
Traffic congestion on Southern Expressway following accident
Traffic congestion on Southern Expressway following accident
An accident along the Southern Expressway between the Kurundugahahetekma and Welipenna exits this morning has caused heavy traffic congestion. MORE..
IOC instructs National Olympic Committee to hold AGM by end of April
IOC instructs National Olympic Committee to hold AGM by end of April
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has instructed the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) to hold its Annual General Meeting /Elective General Assembly by the end of April. MORE..
Veteran journalist Iqbal Athas passes away
Veteran journalist Iqbal Athas passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and defence columnist Iqbal Athas has passed away at the age of 81. MORE..
Outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on President
Outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on President
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (12). MORE..
Oil prices gain on Iran supply disruption concerns
Oil prices gain on Iran supply disruption concerns
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, as heightened concerns surrounding Iran and potential supply disruptions outweighed the prospect of increased crude supply from Venezuela. MORE..
Paddy prices to be increased from upcoming season – Dy Agriculture Minister
Paddy prices to be increased from upcoming season – Dy Agriculture Minister
Steps have been taken to increase the price of paddy starting from the upcoming season, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne stated. MORE..
10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A total of 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters this morning (13). MORE..
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme launch today
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme launch today
The inauguration of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme will take place in Colombo today (13). MORE..
Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry
Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if US President Donald Trump did not move quickly to secure the Arctic island, Interfax reported on Monday (Jan 12). MORE..
Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach
Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach
Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Ahungalla Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. MORE..
Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena
Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena
An individual linked to a criminal incident has been arrested with a firearm in Thalahena yesterday (12), police stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets: CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets: CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka should seek to change the targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe noted. MORE..
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties to Iran, a move that could put pressure on Tehran as anti-government protests enter a third week. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces today (13), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court
Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court
Myanmar wanted to erase the Rohingya people through its use of “genocidal policies”, The Gambia’s foreign minister Dawda Jallow has told the UN’s top court. MORE..
Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks
Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks
Approximately 4,800 landslides have been identified through satellite-based assessments conducted following Cyclone Ditwah, the Director General of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, Kumari Meegahakotuwa stated. MORE..
Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US
Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US
Iran said on Monday it is keeping communications open with the U.S. as President Donald Trump weighed responses to a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, which pose one of the stiffest challenges to clerical rule since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. MORE..
Man who attempted to attack police officers with a machete shot dead
Man who attempted to attack police officers with a machete shot dead
An individual who allegedly attempted to attack police officers with a sharp weapon in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa has been shot dead by police. MORE..
| January 12, 2026 8:10 pm
Minister Lal Kantha should immediately retract his statement: National Sangha Council
Minister Lal Kantha should immediately retract his statement: National Sangha Council
If the government fails to take appropriate action against Minister K.D. Lal Kantha for making insulting and degrading remarks against the Maha Sangha, it will soon have to face serious consequences, the Chairman of the National Sangha Council, Venerable Liyanwala Sasana Rathana Thero stated. MORE..
Highest temperature recorded in Katunayake, Lowest from Nuwara Eliya
Highest temperature recorded in Katunayake, Lowest from Nuwara Eliya
The highest temperature recorded in the country today (12) was 31.5°C, reported from the Katunayake Meteorological Station, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..