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One person injured in shooting at Jinthupitiya
One person injured in shooting at Jinthupitiya
One person has reportedly been injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at Jinthupitiya in Colombo. MORE..
Govt. committed to ensuring quality education to develop responsible citizens - Prime Minister
Govt. committed to ensuring quality education to develop responsible citizens - Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the Government is making every effort to ensure the quality education to nurture a developed citizen that the country requires...MORE..
Retired Army Captain arrested with T-56 magazines and ammunition in Minuwangoda
Retired Army Captain arrested with T-56 magazines and ammunition in Minuwangoda
A retired Sri Lanka Army Captain has been arrested by the Police Western Province North Crimes Range at Miriswatte in Minuwangoda, while in possession of 18 T-56 assault rifle magazines and 25 rounds of live ammunition, police said.
Unrest at Boossa Prison brought under control - Prisons Spokesman
Unrest at Boossa Prison brought under control - Prisons Spokesman
A group of detainees who had climbed onto the rooftop of the ‘D Ward’ at the Boossa Prison and engaged in unruly behaviour, causing damage to prison property, has been brought under control a short while ago, the Prisons Spokesman said.
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries’ relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. MORE..
US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on Opposition Leader
US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today (16) received a farewell call from the outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, as she prepares to conclude her four-year tenure as Washington’s top envoy to Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Speaker participates in 28th CSPOC in New Delhi
Sri Lanka’s Speaker participates in 28th CSPOC in New Delhi
The Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation led by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has participated in the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) inaugurated under the patronage of the Indian Prime Minister. MORE..
President issues warning to govt officials assisting drug traffickers
President issues warning to govt officials assisting drug traffickers
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that his administration will never provide political protection to any individuals involved in drug trafficking. MORE..
Further hearing of case against Ravi Karunanayake postponed until February
Further hearing of case against Ravi Karunanayake postponed until February
The Colombo High Court today ordered that further evidence hearing in the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) owner Arjun Aloysius be called on February 06. MORE..
Case against ex-President Mahinda’s CSO to be taken up in June
Case against ex-President Mahinda’s CSO to be taken up in June
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (16) ordered that the case involving Neville Wanniarachchi, the Chief Security Officer to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, be called on June 9. MORE..
Woman arrested for impersonating Police Inspector in Pettah
Woman arrested for impersonating Police Inspector in Pettah
A woman who was impersonating a Police Inspector has been arrested near a lodge in Pettah. MORE..
| January 16, 2026 2:20 pm
ITAK opposes government’s ‘Praja Shakthi’ programme
ITAK opposes government’s ‘Praja Shakthi’ programme
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has expressed strong opposition to the ‘Praja Shakthi’ national programme implemented by the government. MORE..
“There’s something truly magical about Sri Lanka” - Julie Chung in farewell message
“There’s something truly magical about Sri Lanka” - Julie Chung in farewell message
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has expressed her gratitude to everyone who helped boost US–Sri Lanka ties during her nearly four-year tenure in the country and also the Sri Lankan people who she praised for their resilience and determination. MORE..
Interpol ‘Red Notice’ issued against 95 underworld figures hiding overseas – Police Spokesman
Interpol ‘Red Notice’ issued against 95 underworld figures hiding overseas – Police Spokesman
Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler said that Interpol ‘Red Notices’ have been obtained against 95 Sri Lankan organised criminal figures currently hiding overseas. MORE..
Van carrying foreign tourists involved in collision near Gregory Lake
Van carrying foreign tourists involved in collision near Gregory Lake
A van transporting a group of foreign tourists was involved in a head-on collision near the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya along the Welimada main road, police said. MORE..
Parents protest near Edu. Ministry demanding implementation of Grade 6 reforms
Parents protest near Edu. Ministry demanding implementation of Grade 6 reforms
A protest organized by a group of parents of Grade 6 students commenced today (16) in front of the Ministry of Education, demanding the immediate implementation of proposed educational reforms for Grade 6 students. MORE..
S Korea’s ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
S Korea’s ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol will be jailed for five years over abuse of power, obstructing justice and falsifying documents in relation to his failed martial law bid in 2024. MORE..
Canada, China set for ‘historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says
Canada, China set for ‘historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says
Canada and China are forging a new strategic partnership that promises “historic” gains by leveraging on each other’s strengths, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday. MORE..
Two criminal gang members and female suspect brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai
Two criminal gang members and female suspect brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai
Two members of notorious organized criminal gangs, who are wanted in connection with multiple homicides, were brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai early this morning (January 16). MORE..
Female Buddhist monk dies following bus accident
Female Buddhist monk dies following bus accident
A 77-year-old female Buddhist monk has succumbed to injuries after being hit by a bus while crossing the road at the Minnana junction on the Avissawella-Ratnapura road. MORE..
SLTDA launches special program to achieve annual tourism targets
SLTDA launches special program to achieve annual tourism targets
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has launched a special program aimed at achieving the national tourism targets set for this year. MORE..
One dead after sharp-weapon attack on two women in Ahangama
One dead after sharp-weapon attack on two women in Ahangama
An incident involving a sharp-weapon attack on two women has been reported from the Tittagalla area of Ahangama. MORE..
IMF says Sri Lanka’s electricity pricing policy remains tied to cost recovery
IMF says Sri Lanka’s electricity pricing policy remains tied to cost recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated that there is no immediate change to the electricity pricing objectives under Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported program, reaffirming the importance of maintaining cost recovery in the utility sector. MORE..
Price of a cup of milk tea reduced
Price of a cup of milk tea reduced
The price of a cup of milk tea has been reduced by Rs. 10, the All-Island Restaurant Owners’ Association announced today (16). MORE..
| January 16, 2026 8:25 am
Three suspects arrested over shooting incident in Kohuwala
Three suspects arrested over shooting incident in Kohuwala
Three suspects have been arrested for aiding and abetting the shooting incident at Bodhiyawatte in Kohuwala, in which a 16-year-old girl was injured. MORE..