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Japan suspends world’s largest nuclear plant hours after restart
Japan suspends world’s largest nuclear plant hours after restart
Japan has suspended operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant, hours after its restart, its operator has said. MORE..
Three dead after abutment wall collapses in Ahangama
Three dead after abutment wall collapses in Ahangama
Three individuals were killed after an abutment wall and mound of earth collapsed on them at a construction site in the Pelassa area of Ahangama, the Ahangama Police said. MORE..
China to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural revitalisation
China to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural revitalisation
A high-level discussion on addressing challenges in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector and related environmental concerns was held this morning (22) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Secretary to the President, ...MORE..
Surgeries resume at Chilaw Hospital following UNFPA-supported emergency repairs after Cyclone Ditwah
Surgeries resume at Chilaw Hospital following UNFPA-supported emergency repairs after Cyclone Ditwah
Surgical services have resumed at the District General Hospital, Chilaw, following emergency repairs supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero gives statement to CID over Grade 6 module
Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero gives statement to CID over Grade 6 module
Venerable Ulapane Sumangala Thero, President of the Association of Educational Professionals, has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (22) to provide a statement regarding the Grade 6 English language module issue. MORE..
Indictments filed against Arjuna Ranatunga and brother in corruption case
Indictments filed against Arjuna Ranatunga and brother in corruption case
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (22) that indictments have been filed in the Colombo High Court against former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and his brother, Dhammika Ranatunga. MORE..
Oman and Indonesian naval ships arrive at Colombo Port
Oman and Indonesian naval ships arrive at Colombo Port
The Royal Navy of Oman ship ‘AL SEEB’ arrived at the Port of Colombo today (22) on a logistics replenishment visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos signing ceremony
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos signing ceremony
US President Donald Trump signed the charter to formally launch his “Board of Peace” initiative in Davos on Thursday, calling it a “very exciting day, long in the making”. MORE..
No Cabinet discussion on removal of Attorney General – Justice Minister
No Cabinet discussion on removal of Attorney General – Justice Minister
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, stated that no discussion regarding the removal of the Attorney General took place during the Cabinet meeting. MORE..
| January 22, 2026 4:09 pm
GMOA to launch island-wide token strike tomorrow
GMOA to launch island-wide token strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a 48-hour island-wide token strike will commence from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (23).MORE..
SC determination on MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill to be submitted to Speaker
SC determination on MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill to be submitted to Speaker
The Supreme Court has concluded its review of the petitions filed challenging the bill submitted to Parliament for the abolition of parliamentary pensions. MORE..
Three dead in shooting in Australia’s New South Wales
Three dead in shooting in Australia’s New South Wales
Three people have died after a reported shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, police say. MORE..
GMOA strike in Eastern Province called off
GMOA strike in Eastern Province called off
The strike launched by doctors at hospitals in the Eastern Province has been called off at 2:00 p.m. today, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced. MORE..
Ex-minister Ramesh Pathirana rejoins SLPP
Ex-minister Ramesh Pathirana rejoins SLPP
Former Minister Ramesh Pathirana has rejoined the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and has been appointed as the party’s Benthara-Elpitiya Electoral Organiser. MORE..
CSE donates Rs. 25 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
CSE donates Rs. 25 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Colombo Stock Exchange has contributed Rs. 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
US set to quit World Health Organization
US set to quit World Health Organization
The US is due to officially exit the World Health Organization on Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both U.S. health and global health and also in violation of a U.S. law that requires Washington to pay the U.N. health agency $260 million in fees that it owes. MORE..
1,282 leprosy patients identified in Sri Lanka in 2025: Health officials
1,282 leprosy patients identified in Sri Lanka in 2025: Health officials
A total of 1,282 leprosy patients were identified in the country in 2025, the Director of the Leprosy Eradication Campaign, Dr. Yasoma Weerasekara noted. MORE..
Appeals Court to review remand order in Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident
Appeals Court to review remand order in Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident
The Court of Appeal today (22) ordered that the written order and audio recording of the directive issued by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court on 19 January pertaining to the Buddha statue incident, be produced before court without delay. MORE..
Suspect arrested with illegally imported cigarettes in Wellampitiya
Suspect arrested with illegally imported cigarettes in Wellampitiya
An individual has been arrested with a stock of 165,200 illegally imported cigarettes from a residence in Wellampitiya, police stated. MORE..
Matale Police crackdown on illegal street racing, 10 motorcycles seized
Matale Police crackdown on illegal street racing, 10 motorcycles seized
Several individuals have been arrested along with 10 high-engine capacity motorcycles that were being used for illegal street racing along the Sangamitta Mawatha in Matale. MORE..
Four petitions filed in Supreme Court challenging Bill to abolish MPs’ pensions
Four petitions filed in Supreme Court challenging Bill to abolish MPs’ pensions
Four petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Bill seeking to abolish the pension scheme for Members of Parliament. MORE..
New legislation needed to regulate Social Media promotions: Media Minister
New legislation needed to regulate Social Media promotions: Media Minister
Appropriate legislation should be enacted to regulate promotions and advertisements on social media that cause distress to the public across all sectors, Minister of Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
| January 22, 2026 11:25 am
Landslide risk prompts safety measures at Soranathota Central College
Landslide risk prompts safety measures at Soranathota Central College
A soil embankment near Soranathota Central College, Badulla has been identified as being at risk of a landslide. MORE..
Largest drug seizure in recent history achieved in 2025: Police
Largest drug seizure in recent history achieved in 2025: Police
The largest quantity of drugs seized by law enforcement officials in recent history was recorded in 2025, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler stated. MORE..
| January 22, 2026 10:38 am
Temperature in Nuwara Eliya drops to 3.5°C
Temperature in Nuwara Eliya drops to 3.5°C
The lowest temperature recorded today (22) was reported in Nuwara Eliya, measuring 3.5°C, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..