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First Technology Service and Support Centre opens at Vavuniya University

The first Technology Service and Support Centre of the Ministry of Science and Technology was officially inaugurated today (23) at the University of Vavuniya. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 10:27 pm

Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha recovers over Rs. 197 million in compensation in 2025

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha has recovered a total of Rs. 197,719,710.36 in 2025 as compensation on behalf of the Next of Kins (NOKs) of Sri Lankan nationals who had passed away in Qatar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 9:14 pm

Two fishing boats seized with 270 kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin off southern coast

Two multi-day fishing trawlers transporting a large haul of drugs in the deep seas off the southern coast have been taken into custody during a joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). MORE..

| January 23, 2026 8:33 pm

“We are ready to step down when people decide on a change” - PM Harini

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated she is prepared to step down from the position of Prime Minister once the people of the country decide that a change is necessary. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 7:31 pm

Govt. focused on providing pension for private, semi-govt workers: Dy Minister

The government has focused on providing a pension to the employees in the private sector and the semi-government sector, Deputy Minister of Labor Mahinda Jayasinghe said. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 7:00 pm

Indian specialist medical team arrives in Sri Lanka to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims

A team of five specialist doctors from the Indian state of Kerala have arrived in Sri Lanka today (23) to provide essential medical services to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, who are currently staying at “Suraksha” relief camps in the Badulla District. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 6:56 pm

CEB restructuring process to continue further

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that the restructuring process will continue further and has reached the final stage. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 6:43 pm

Sri Lankan arrested for facilitating friend’s visit to UK on his visa, boarding pass

A Sri Lankan-origin UK national has been arrested by the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police for allegedly facilitating another person’s travel to the UK with his visa and boarding pass. The accused, Kandiya Rajagopal, had given his visa and boarding pass to his friend Sharushan Kunasekaran, who used them to travel to the UK. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 6:10 pm

Universities (Amendments) Bill passed with amendments in Parliament

The Universities (Amendments) Bill has been passed in Parliament with amendments, following its third reading, the Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced.

| January 23, 2026 5:47 pm

PM and Opp. Leader agree on civil society reps to Constitutional Council

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa have agreed on the appointments of civil society representatives to the Constitutional Council (CC). MORE..

| January 23, 2026 5:46 pm

480 arrested for drug driving so far this year – Public Security Minister

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated that 480 motorists found to be driving under the influence of narcotic substances have been arrested during the first 22 days of this year. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 5:16 pm

Trump says US ‘armada’ heading toward Iran

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an “armada” heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear program. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 5:14 pm

Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo

Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs were born in the Singapore Zoo on January 1, bringing the population of the rare animal in Mandai Wildlife Reserve to seven. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 4:52 pm

Ex-President Ranil calls on Malwathu and Asgiriya Chief Prelates

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has visited the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Buddhist Chapters and received their blessings, this morning (23). MORE..

| January 23, 2026 4:27 pm

Sri Lanka’s Hatton among National Geographic’s top gourmet stays to book in 2026

Sri Lanka’s iconic tea heritage has been highlighted by National Geographic Traveller (UK) as part of a global feature on food-focused travel experiences around the world. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 4:11 pm

Third berth at Colombo Port’s ECT enters service

The Colombo East Container Terminal of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority marked a pivotal operational milestone today (23) with the commissioning of its third berth at the Port of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority said. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 4:03 pm

CSD members donate day’s salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

The members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day’s salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which was established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by cyclone Ditwah, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 3:26 pm

Anusha Palpita remanded

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until February 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 3:19 pm

US completes withdrawal from World Health Organisation

The US has finalised its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said Thursday. But it’s hardly a clean break. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 3:17 pm

CAASL to introduce licensing system for drone pilots for first time in Sri Lanka

For the first time, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is set to introduce a licensing system for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators engaged in commercial and professional activities. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 2:26 pm

New circular issued on restoring livelihoods of cyclone-affected communities

A new circular has been issued to facilitate the restoration of livelihoods of the people impacted by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 2:23 pm

Hospital services disrupted as GMOA’s token strike gets underway

The 48-hour token strike launched by the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) based on several demands is currently underway. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 1:56 pm

Court temporarily lifts overseas travel ban on Prasanna Ranatunga

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the temporary lifting of the overseas travel ban imposed on former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 1:39 pm

Indictments filed against former Minister Chamara Sampath

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (23) that indictments have been filed in the Colombo High Court against former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake over a corruption allegation. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 1:35 pm

Karu Jayasuriya writes to President over abolition of MPs’ Pensions

Former Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya has directed a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the abolition of pensions for Members of Parliament. MORE..

| January 23, 2026 1:31 pm