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16-year-old girl injured in shooting in Kohuwala
16-year-old girl injured in shooting in Kohuwala
A 16-year-old girl has been injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at Bodhiyawatte in Kohuwala, police said. MORE..
Five police teams deployed to arrest ex-Minister Johnston Fernando
Five police teams deployed to arrest ex-Minister Johnston Fernando
Investigations have been initiated to arrest former Minister Johnston Fernando in connection with allegations that a Lanka Sathosa-owned lorry was misused, resulting in a financial loss to the Government. MORE..
87% of eligible families have received the Rs. 25,000 relief allowance – Ministry
87% of eligible families have received the Rs. 25,000 relief allowance – Ministry
More than 87% of families who were affected by Cyclone Ditwah and eligible for the government-announced compensation scheme have already received the Rs. 25,000 relief payment disbursed through District and Divisional Secretariats, the Ministry of Defence has stated. MORE..
Defence Ministry issues notice on firearm license renewal for 2026
Defence Ministry issues notice on firearm license renewal for 2026
The Ministry of Defence has issued a statement on renewing the firearms licenses of individuals and institutions for 2026. MORE..
India overtakes Japan as fourth-largest economy, report says
India overtakes Japan as fourth-largest economy, report says
India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to calculations in the Indian government’s end-of-year economic review. MORE..
Ex- Minister Dullas writes to Donald Trump seeking tariff reduction on Sri Lankan imports
Ex- Minister Dullas writes to Donald Trump seeking tariff reduction on Sri Lankan imports
Former Minister Dullas Alahapperuma has directed a letter to US President Donald Trump seeking a reduction in tariffs on Sri Lankan imports from the current levels to 12% for a period of one year. MORE..
President issues stern warning to tax evaders
President issues stern warning to tax evaders
The law will be enforced without irrespective of status, against those who attempt to evade taxes, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced. MORE..
Inquiry launched after Grade 6 English language module contained reference to inappropriate website
Inquiry launched after Grade 6 English language module contained reference to inappropriate website
The distribution of a newly printed Grade 6 English language module has been suspended with immediate effect following the confirmation that it contained a reference to an inappropriate website, the Ministry of Education has announced. MORE..
India authorities undertake strict measures to control avian flu in Kerala
India authorities undertake strict measures to control avian flu in Kerala
Indian authorities have undertaken strict measures in the southern state of Kerala following the outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza H5N1), officials said Tuesday. MORE..
Auditor General Appointment: Constitutional Council acted beyond its authority - Nalinda
Auditor General Appointment: Constitutional Council acted beyond its authority - Nalinda
The Constitutional Council has acted beyond its limits, while the President has remained within the constitutional framework during the process to appoint the Auditor General, Cabinet spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
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UNP-SJB representatives meet in Colombo
UNP-SJB representatives meet in Colombo
A meeting has taken place between representatives of the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..
Unit 2 of Norochcholai power plant expected to be reconnected to national grid in two weeks
Unit 2 of Norochcholai power plant expected to be reconnected to national grid in two weeks
The two generators undergoing maintenance at the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant are scheduled to be reconnected to the national power grid on January 14 and January 18, 2026, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has confirmed. MORE..
Let’s lead Sri Lanka to economic success with new plans in 2026 – President
Let’s lead Sri Lanka to economic success with new plans in 2026 – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all state officials to work collectively, with renewed plans and strategies, to lead Sri Lanka towards economic success in 2026. MORE..
China’s Communist Party pledges RMB 1 mln in relief supplies to Sri Lanka
China’s Communist Party pledges RMB 1 mln in relief supplies to Sri Lanka
The Communist Party of China (CPC) will provide relief assistance worth RMB 1 million to Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced. MORE..
Four new automatic clearance gates to be installed at BIA
Four new automatic clearance gates to be installed at BIA
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the installation of additional automatic passenger clearance gates at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Public consultation begins on National Electricity Policy
Public consultation begins on National Electricity Policy
The process of obtaining public views on the proposed National Electricity Policy is currently underway, according to the Ministry of Energy. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfalls about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
Fairly heavy rainfalls about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, Central, Northcentral and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district tomorrow (31), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Tax relief for imported dates in view of Ramadan fasting
Tax relief for imported dates in view of Ramadan fasting
The government has decided to provide tax relief for imported dates received as donations or gifts in view of the upcoming Ramadan fasting period. MORE..
Proposal approved to construct teachers quarters at 14 schools in plantation areas
Proposal approved to construct teachers quarters at 14 schools in plantation areas
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to implement a project to construct quarters for teachers at 14 selected schools within plantation areas. MORE..
Govt seeks to expand agreement with Israel to deploy additional workers
Govt seeks to expand agreement with Israel to deploy additional workers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expand the agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Israel signed to deploy workers within two more sectors in Israel. MORE..
Cabinet nod to increase financial relief provided for entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Cabinet nod to increase financial relief provided for entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to introduce a new loan scheme named ‘Comprehensive disaster relief loan scheme’ to provide working capital loan facilities to micro, small scale and large scale entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Govt decides to liquidate Sahasya Investment Company
Govt decides to liquidate Sahasya Investment Company
The government has decided to liquidate the Sahasya Investment Company which was established with the objective of maintaining highways, determining strategic methods for further development of the expressways and utilizing modern technologies to minimize costs to maintain the expressways. MORE..
Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say
Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say
The two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach were not part of a wider terror cell and acted alone, Australian police have said. MORE..
Colombo-Kandy road temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda
Colombo-Kandy road temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda
The Colombo-Kandy main road has been temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda due to a fire in two shops. MORE..
FR filed over alleged failure to take measures to minimize disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah
FR filed over alleged failure to take measures to minimize disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah
A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court by an attorney from Kandy over the alleged failure by authorities to take necessary measures to minimize the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..