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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..
Group including Wimal Weerawansa commences ‘Satyagraha’ near Edu. Ministry against reforms
Group including Wimal Weerawansa commences ‘Satyagraha’ near Edu. Ministry against reforms
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, along with a group of civil society representatives and others, have commenced a continuous ‘Satyagraha’ campaign in front of the Education Ministry. MORE..
| January 12, 2026 10:36 am
Trump declares himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ days after Maduro capture
Trump declares himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ days after Maduro capture
A digitally altered image posted by President Donald Trump claims he is the “Acting President of Venezuela.” Trump made this claim amid intense international controversy following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. MORE..
Indian national arrested with stock of illegally imported cigarettes at BIA
Indian national arrested with stock of illegally imported cigarettes at BIA
A group police officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have arrested a 56-year-old Indian national while in possession of 2,400 illegally imported cigarettes. MORE..
Three dead, several injured in car–van collision in Mundalama
Three dead, several injured in car–van collision in Mundalama
At least three people have been killed and several others were injured in a head-on collision between a car and a van in Navadankulama, Mundalama, along the Puttalam–Colombo main road, police said. MORE..
China’s Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on transit visit
China’s Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on transit visit
The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi has arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) during a transit stop en route to China following an official visit to South Africa. MORE..
Generator at Norochcholai power plant restored
Generator at Norochcholai power plant restored
A generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant, which had been temporarily shut down for maintenance, has been restored. MORE..
Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thero urges President to reshuffle Cabinet
Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thero urges President to reshuffle Cabinet
The Chairman of the National Movement for the Protection of the Nation, Venerable Elle Gunawansa Thero, has called for a Cabinet reshuffle by removing Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya from the post of Minister of Education. MORE..
Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran threatened to target U.S. military bases if President Donald Trump carries out his renewed threats to intervene on behalf of protesters. MORE..
Postponed 2025 A/L exams to resume today
Postponed 2025 A/L exams to resume today
The remaining subjects of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination, which were postponed due to the disaster situation in the country, are scheduled to commence today (12). MORE..
Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money
Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the Communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the long-time U.S. nemesis and provoking defiant words from the island’s leadership. MORE..