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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..
Parliamentary Secretariat refutes news articles claiming Speaker directed to take action against its employees for using drugs
Parliamentary Secretariat refutes news articles claiming Speaker directed to take action against its employees for using drugs
The Parliamentary Secretariat has refuted news articles circulated in media under the headline “Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has decided to take strict action regarding a group of employees using drugs, alcohol and cigarettes within the Parliamentary premises.” MORE..
Four killed in bus-car head-on collision in Murasumoddai
Four killed in bus-car head-on collision in Murasumoddai
Four persons have died in a road accident along the Paranthan–Mullaitivu road in Murasumoddai, Kilinochchi, this evening (12), police stated. MORE..
Govt hopeful of finalizing Hambantota SINOPEC Oil Refinery Project agreement in 1Q 2026
Govt hopeful of finalizing Hambantota SINOPEC Oil Refinery Project agreement in 1Q 2026
The government is hoping to finalize the agreement related to the SINOPEC Oil Refinery Project in Hambantota in the first quarter of 2026. MORE..
Indian rocket launch loses control after liftoff in fresh blow to ISRO
Indian rocket launch loses control after liftoff in fresh blow to ISRO
An Indian rocket carrying 16 loads of equipment and experiments including an earth surveillance satellite went off track after liftoff on Monday in a fresh setback to the workhorse launch vehicle of the Indian Space Research Organisation. MORE..
Welimada District Court Registrar arrested over alleged bribery incident remanded
Welimada District Court Registrar arrested over alleged bribery incident remanded
The Registrar of the Welimada District Court, who was arrested and remanded in connection with an alleged bribery incident, has been further remanded. MORE..
One dead, six injured in road accident in Oyamaduwa
One dead, six injured in road accident in Oyamaduwa
An individual has died while six others have sustained injuries following a road accident in Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura, police stated. MORE..
Police warn of surge in online financial scams
Police warn of surge in online financial scams
The general public has been urged to exercise extreme caution when using social media platforms owing to a surge in financial scams online. MORE..
Trump to visit India next year, claims new US Ambassador Sergio Gor
Trump to visit India next year, claims new US Ambassador Sergio Gor
Earlier in the day, new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, offered a positive outlook on India-US trade deal talks, claiming negotiations will start tomorrow, January 13. Gor also claimed US President Donald Trump may visit India next year. MORE..
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme to be launched tomorrow
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme to be launched tomorrow
The inauguration of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme will take place in Colombo tomorrow (13). MORE..
Sri Lanka seeks assistance from China to reconstruct roads and bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka seeks assistance from China to reconstruct roads and bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka has requested the assistance of the government of China to reconstruct roads, railways and bridges that were affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Proposal to bring all microfinance and credit-providing institutions under single regulatory authority opposed
Proposal to bring all microfinance and credit-providing institutions under single regulatory authority opposed
Representatives of community-based financial societies have opposed the move to bring all microfinance and credit-providing institutions under a single regulatory authority through the enactment of the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill. MORE..
ITAK decides not to support no-confidence motion to be brought against Education Minister
ITAK decides not to support no-confidence motion to be brought against Education Minister
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has decided not to support the no-confidence motion that is expected to be brought against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Injunction order issued against Wimal Weerawansa and group staging ‘Satyagraha’ near Isurupaya
Injunction order issued against Wimal Weerawansa and group staging ‘Satyagraha’ near Isurupaya
An injunction order has been issued against a group of civil organization representatives, including leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF) Wimal Weerawansa, staging a ‘Satyagraha’ campaign launched this morning (12) opposite the Ministry of Education premises at ‘Isurupaya’, Battaramulla. MORE..
North Korea says US making mockery of UN
North Korea says US making mockery of UN
North Korea condemned on Monday (Jan 12) what it called “shameless” moves by the United States that it said undermined the United Nations and accused Washington of a “hideous criminal act”. MORE..
Mogo Studios releases trailer of Sri Lanka’s first animated film for global audience
Mogo Studios releases trailer of Sri Lanka’s first animated film for global audience
Mogo Studios has released the trailer of Sri Lanka’s first animated film for a global audience, “The Secret of the Moonstone”. MORE..
| January 12, 2026 2:00 pm
Over 65,000 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka so far in 2026
Over 65,000 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka so far in 2026
A total of 67,762 tourists have arrived in the country in the first eight days of this year, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Prison inmates across Sri Lanka donate meals to support Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ victims
Prison inmates across Sri Lanka donate meals to support Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ victims
The Department of Prisons in Sri Lanka has announced that inmates from ten prisons across the country have voluntarily donated their meals to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. MORE..
Bilateral talks held between Sri Lanka and China’s Foreign Ministers
Bilateral talks held between Sri Lanka and China’s Foreign Ministers
The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, this morning (12) for a session of bilateral discussions. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces. MORE..
Australia moves India into highest-risk category for student visas, cites ‘emerging integrity risks’
Australia moves India into highest-risk category for student visas, cites ‘emerging integrity risks’
Australia has tightened checks for student visa applicants from India as it moved India into the ‘highest-risk’ category along with Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. MORE..
US Ambassador Julie Chung praises Sri Lanka as top surfing destination
US Ambassador Julie Chung praises Sri Lanka as top surfing destination
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has highlighted Sri Lanka’s appeal for surfing enthusiasts, sharing her personal experience on X (formerly Twitter). MORE..
Case against Keheliya and family to be recalled in February
Case against Keheliya and family to be recalled in February
The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramith Rambukwella, his daughter Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, and one of their employees, Nipuni Krishnajina, be recalled on February 13. MORE..