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China says it rescued Philippine crew from cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal
China says it rescued Philippine crew from cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal
The Chinese Coast Guard said on Friday it dispatched two vessels to rescue 21 Philippine crew members in a foreign cargo ship that capsized near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. MORE..
Gold tops $4,900/oz; silver and platinum extend record‑setting rally
Gold tops $4,900/oz; silver and platinum extend record‑setting rally
Gold pushed past $4,900 per ounce for the first time on Thursday, powered by ongoing geopolitical tensions, a softer U.S. dollar and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, while silver and platinum prices hit fresh record highs. MORE..
Mobile lab tests reveal drug use among passenger bus drivers – Dy Minister
Mobile lab tests reveal drug use among passenger bus drivers – Dy Minister
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, stated that 10 out of 56 bus drivers tested by the mobile laboratory service, which was launched on January 21 to identify passenger bus drivers and assistants operating under the influence of drugs, were found to have used illicit narcotics. MORE..
Nuwara Eliya records today’s lowest temperature at 5°C
Nuwara Eliya records today’s lowest temperature at 5°C
The lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (23) was recorded at the Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station at 5.0 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Another suspect arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another suspect arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Jinthupitiya, which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two small children on January 16, 2026, police said. MORE..
JSC issues circular on annual salary increment criteria for Labour Tribunal Presidents
JSC issues circular on annual salary increment criteria for Labour Tribunal Presidents
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Sri Lanka has issued a circular outlining the criteria for granting annual salary increments to Presidents of Labour Tribunals. MORE..
GMOA to launch island-wide token strike today
GMOA to launch island-wide token strike today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a 48-hour island-wide token strike will be carried out in hospitals from 8.00 a.m. today (23). MORE..
EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again
EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again
EU leaders heaved a sigh of relief over Donald Trump’s U-turn on Greenland as they met for an emergency summit in Brussels late on Thursday. MORE..
Showers expected in several districts today
Showers expected in several districts today
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts from today evening (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
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..