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Nearly 800 individuals arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids

Nearly 800 individuals have been arrested yesterday (27) under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign, aimed at eradicating the drug menace from the country. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 9:04 am

Donald Trump says “Cuba will be failing pretty soon”

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that “Cuba will be failing pretty soon,” adding that Venezuela, once the island’s top supplier, has not recently sent oil or money to Cuba. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 8:29 am

Pakistan PM’s special assistant begins three-day visit to Sri Lanka

Haroon Akhtar Khan, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Industries and Production, has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 7:58 am

Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate at 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 7:30 am

Young woman beaten to death following domestic dispute in Angulana

A 24-year-old woman has died after allegedly being assaulted by her extramarital partner following a dispute, police stated. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 7:18 am

Nearly 2 million military casualties in Ukraine war: Report

Russia’s grinding invasion of Ukraine has caused nearly two million military casualties -- killed, wounded or missing -- between the two countries, according to a study published Tuesday by a US think tank. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 6:52 am

Four persons killed in separate road accidents

Four individuals, including three women have died in four separate road accidents that occurred in several areas yesterday, police stated. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 6:26 am

Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 220,000

A total of 223,645 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 5:54 am

Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption to UK

Large parts of the UK have been hit by strong winds and flooding as Storm Chandra sweeps across the country. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 5:37 am

Case against ex-President Ranil to be reconsidered today

The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up for consideration again today (28) at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 5:36 am

Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today

Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island today, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

| January 28, 2026 5:35 am

28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting

A 28-year-old man has died after being shot during a private party held in the Tsunamiwatta in Ambalangoda, police stated. MORE..

| January 27, 2026 9:29 pm

Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender – Dy Minister Watagala

Certain individuals involved in drug trafficking networks have expressed willingness to surrender, according to Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala. MORE..

| January 27, 2026 9:25 pm

Individual injured in shooting reported in Ambalangoda

A shooting incident has been reported in Ambalangoda, police stated. MORE..

| January 27, 2026 8:43 pm

Anuradhapura DS clarifies reports on inability to cash compensation cheques issued after Cyclone Ditwah

A clarification has been issued regarding reports claiming that compensation cheques issued for houses that were destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah cannot be encashed. MORE..

| January 27, 2026 8:40 pm

Three-month rehabilitation programme proposed for drug addicts

Sri Lanka has launched a voluntary drug rehabilitation program with vocational training support to help people addicted to narcotics recover and reintegrate into the workforce, the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Brigadier M. S. Amith has stated. MORE..

| January 27, 2026 8:33 pm

Myanmar steps up Nipah virus monitoring, issues travel health advisory

Myanmar’s Ministry of Health has strengthened monitoring measures for the Nipah virus and issued health advice for travelers, despite no confirmed cases being detected in the country to date, according to the ministry’s statement released on Tuesday. MORE..

| January 27, 2026 8:12 pm

Ratnapura logs highest temperature

The highest temperature in the country today (27) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 34.7°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..

| January 27, 2026 7:59 pm

Govt allocated additional Rs. 220 bln to facilitate public sector salary increase – Minister

The government has had to allocate an additional Rs. 220 billion in 2026 to fund basic salary increases granted to doctors and the entire public service, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..

| January 27, 2026 7:30 pm

SOC requests quality reports on imported coal consignments in 3 vessels

The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has reviewed matters relating to coal imported to Sri Lanka with particular focus on quality assurance and import procedures. MORE..

| January 27, 2026 7:09 pm

Sri Lanka must be developed socially and culturally: President

The foremost responsibility of any government is to look after the people and that the present government has already begun fulfilling this duty by ensuring that all economic benefits achieved as a nation flow to the people and society at large, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated. MORE..

| January 27, 2026 7:08 pm