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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..
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..
President inaugurates ‘Windscape Mannar’ 20 MW wind power plant in Mannar
President inaugurates ‘Windscape Mannar’ 20 MW wind power plant in Mannar
In line with the Government’s programme to achieve the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the 20-megawatt ‘Windscape Mannar’ wind power plant constructed in Mannar by CEYLEX Renewables was officially connected to the national grid yesterday (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado says she presented Nobel medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado says she presented Nobel medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she had presented her Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a high-stakes encounter that could affect how Trump seeks to shape the South American country’s political future. MORE..
Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today
Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today
Mainly fair weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (16), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Let’s build a prosperous nation free of racism and rich in unity - President at Jaffna Thai Pongal Festival
Let’s build a prosperous nation free of racism and rich in unity - President at Jaffna Thai Pongal Festival
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government’s objective is to build a prosperous country free of racism and filled with national unity, where all citizens can live with dignity regardless of the language they speak or the religion they practise. MORE..
IMF fact-finding mission to visit Sri Lanka from January 22–28
IMF fact-finding mission to visit Sri Lanka from January 22–28
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decided to send a fact-finding mission to Sri Lanka from January 22 to January 28 to assess the damage caused by the recent cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
A 15-strong French military contingent has arrived in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, as several European states send soldiers there as part of a so-called reconnaissance mission. MORE..
Veteran singer Raju Bandara passes away
Veteran singer Raju Bandara passes away
Veteran singer and musician Raju Bandara has passed away at the age of 65, according to family sources.
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after ‘threat’ alert
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after ‘threat’ alert
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing Thursday at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport after a passenger created an in-flight wireless network whose name contained a bomb threat, an airlines spokesperson said. MORE..
President launches construction of 50MW HayWind wind power project in Mannar
President launches construction of 50MW HayWind wind power project in Mannar
In line with the Government’s policy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, construction of the 50-megawatt wind power project developed by Hayleys Fentons Limited in Mannar was officially launched this morning (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
CAA raids fuel station in Beruwala hoarding petrol
CAA raids fuel station in Beruwala hoarding petrol
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a fuel station in Beruwala for allegedly concealing fuel stocks and selling fuel at higher prices after claiming that Octane 92 petrol was unavailable. MORE..
Industry bodies flag gaps in Draft National Electricity Policy
Industry bodies flag gaps in Draft National Electricity Policy
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with several leading industry chambers associations, have submitted joint observations on the Draft National Electricity Policy, stating that a number of critical issues have not been adequately addressed. MORE..
Showers expected in several districts tomorrow
Showers expected in several districts tomorrow
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (16) while mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Three traders fined Rs. 1 mln each for selling rice at inflated prices
Three traders fined Rs. 1 mln each for selling rice at inflated prices
The Welisara Magistrate’s Court has fined three traders Rs. 1 million each for selling rice at inflated prices above the stipulated control prices. MORE..
Singapore’s opposition leader stripped of title after conviction for lying
Singapore’s opposition leader stripped of title after conviction for lying
Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition in parliament, Pritam Singh, has been stripped of his title by the prime minister following a vote by lawmakers. MORE..
Two killed in fatal tipper truck accident in Jaffna
Two killed in fatal tipper truck accident in Jaffna
Two individuals have reportedly died in a road accident that had occurred in the Navathkuli area of Thenmarachchi on the Jaffna-Mannar main road. MORE..
After exceeding 2025 revenue target, IRD aims for Rs. 2,402 billion in 2026
After exceeding 2025 revenue target, IRD aims for Rs. 2,402 billion in 2026
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has been set a revenue target of Rs. 2,402 billion for the fiscal year 2026, the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Nandana Kumara said. MORE..
Sri Lanka ranked 93rd in Henley Passport Index 2026 with access to 39 destinations
Sri Lanka ranked 93rd in Henley Passport Index 2026 with access to 39 destinations
Sri Lanka has climbed up to the 93rd rank in the Henley Passport Index 2026, with access to 39 destinations, according to the latest global passport rankings released by Henley & Partners. MORE..
























