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Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
A special traffic plan will be implemented in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations, which are scheduled to take place under the theme ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’, and the preceding rehearsals for the event. MORE..
| January 29, 2026 5:25 pm
Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million
Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million
A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 3,400 ecstasy pills, with an estimated street value of around Rs. 220 million. MORE..
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month, according to a top IMF official. MORE..
Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest
Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest
The Kalutara Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered the release on bail of Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault incident that occurred yesterday during a protest staged by a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) activists in Kalutara town. MORE..
Public Finance Committee briefed on challenges facing gem and jewellery sector
Public Finance Committee briefed on challenges facing gem and jewellery sector
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry. MORE..
Starmer, Xi signal reset in China-UK ties, eye economic wins
Starmer, Xi signal reset in China-UK ties, eye economic wins
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing to boost the UK economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. MORE..
Official allegedly misappropriates ‘Aswesuma’ allowance; investigations launched
Official allegedly misappropriates ‘Aswesuma’ allowance; investigations launched
Investigations have been launched into an alleged fraud involving the payment of the ‘Aswesuma’ allowance in the Kataragama Divisional Secretariat. MORE..
Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen following a surge in global gold prices. MORE..
Hunger strike launched by Development Officers at Presidential Secretariat enters fourth day
Hunger strike launched by Development Officers at Presidential Secretariat enters fourth day
The hunger strike launched by a group of Development Officers opposite the Presidential Secretariat— demanding that they be absorbed into the teacher service —continues today (29) for its fourth day. MORE..
India should consider age-based limits for social media access, economic adviser says
India should consider age-based limits for social media access, economic adviser says
India’s annual economic survey presented on Thursday recommended age-based limits to be considered for access to social media and gambling apps to counter what it called “digital addiction” in the country. MORE..
Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29
Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others for allegedly causing a loss to the government when the Mutwal Fishery Harbour was leased to a private company in 2014—be reconvened on April 29. MORE..
IMF team expected in a matter of weeks to resume talks on Sri Lanka’s fifth EFF review
IMF team expected in a matter of weeks to resume talks on Sri Lanka’s fifth EFF review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced plans to dispatch a mission to Sri Lanka at the earliest opportunity to resume discussions on economic policies as part of the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). MORE..
Sri Lanka, Pakistan launch digital partnership
Sri Lanka, Pakistan launch digital partnership
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to deepen partnership in the digital economy by establishing a Joint Working Group on Information Technology and Digital Economy, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration focused on emerging technologies and digital transformation. MORE..
Six police officers arrested over alleged assault on Catholic Priest granted bail
Six police officers arrested over alleged assault on Catholic Priest granted bail
Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest, have been granted bail. MORE..
Special traffic plan announced for Annual Gangaramaya Navam Maha Perahera
Special traffic plan announced for Annual Gangaramaya Navam Maha Perahera
A special traffic plan has been announced in Colombo in view of the Annual Gangaramaya Navam Maha Perahera. MORE..
Three police officers identified in alleged assault on Catholic Priest in Gampaha
Three police officers identified in alleged assault on Catholic Priest in Gampaha
Three of the six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest, have been identified. MORE..
Case against Namal Rajapaksa to be taken up in July
Case against Namal Rajapaksa to be taken up in July
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has scheduled the next hearing of the complaint against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for July 30, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Veteran film director Sena Samarasinghe passes away
Veteran film director Sena Samarasinghe passes away
Veteran film director Sena Samarasinghe has passed away at the age of 89. MORE..
Police apprehend five suspects in series of vehicle thefts
Police apprehend five suspects in series of vehicle thefts
A total of five individuals have been apprehended in connection with multiple vehicle thefts, including cars, three-wheelers and motorcycles, police stated. MORE..
Agricultural Insurance Month declared for farmers
Agricultural Insurance Month declared for farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation has announced an Agricultural Insurance Month for farmers, effective from February 2026. MORE..
China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China has executed 11 members of a notorious family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report. MORE..
PM Harini launches education reforms for Grade One students
PM Harini launches education reforms for Grade One students
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya has officially launched national education reforms for Grade 1 students during a ceremony held at the Gunasekara Vidyalaya in Athurugiriya. MORE..
Nine child marriages and 79 teenage pregnancies reported in 2025: NCPA
Nine child marriages and 79 teenage pregnancies reported in 2025: NCPA
A total of 10,455 complaints related to children have been lodged with the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) in 2025. MORE..
Singapore to conduct temperature screening at airport over Nipah outbreak
Singapore to conduct temperature screening at airport over Nipah outbreak
Singapore will step up health screening at Changi Airport after a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India, including temperature checks for flights from affected areas, authorities have said. MORE..
ASP Rohan Olugala appointed as Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit
ASP Rohan Olugala appointed as Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has been appointed as the Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit, the Police Headquarters stated. MORE..