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U.S. storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations

More than 1 million customers in the United States, as far west as New Mexico, were without electricity, and over 10,000 flights were canceled on Sunday during a monster winter storm that paralyzed eastern and southern states with heavy snow and ice. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 7:35 am

GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action today

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide indefinite trade union action from 8.00 a.m. today (26). MORE..

| January 26, 2026 7:11 am

Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 6:39 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Several spells of showers in Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| January 26, 2026 6:29 am

Pakistan Navy evacuates ailing Sri Lankan on merchant vessel

The Pakistan Navy on Saturday successfully conducted the medical evacuation of a Sri Lankan national on the high seas, approximately 1,500 kilometres off Pakistan’s coast. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 10:21 pm

Complaints received regarding scams impersonating Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says that complaints have been received regarding a person who is impersonating him and committing financial fraud. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 10:13 pm

Sri Lanka targets up to 100,000 UAE tourists in coming years

The current consul general of Sri Lanka to Dubai is on a mission to ramp up the number of tourists coming from the UAE to the South Asian island nation. His aim is not only to double the number of visitors from 20,000 to 40,000 this year but also to reach as many as 100,000 annually in the coming years. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 9:12 pm

Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech

Bangladesh said on Sunday (Jan 25) it was “surprised” and “shocked” that India had allowed fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make a public address in New Delhi. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 7:35 pm

Police Officer arrested in connection with priest assault incident suspended?

An officer attached to the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau’s motorcycle squad, who was taken into custody in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest, has been suspended from duty. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 7:24 pm

Speaker interdicting Deputy Secretary General of Parliament without hearing sets dangerous precedent: Sajith

The Speaker of House, Jagath Wickramaratne interdicting the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff, Chaminda Kularatne from his post, allegedly without even giving a hearing sets a dangerous precedent, the Leader of Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has stated. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 7:02 pm

Man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says

Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 6:26 pm

School closed in Nawalapitiya over landslide risk cleared to reopen after two months

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today (25) issued the necessary recommendation to recommence academic activities at the Anuruddha Kumara Primary School in Nawalapitiya, which had been closed for nearly two months due to the risk of a landslide. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 6:02 pm

Several injured following collision involving lorry and ambulance in Habarana

An accident involving a lorry and an ambulance has been reported along the Dambulla–Habarana main road in Habarana, police stated. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 5:33 pm

Two Indian Coast Guard ships arrives in Colombo for official visit

The Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) Varaha and Atulya arrived today at the Colombo Harbour for an official visit and were welcomed in accordance with naval traditions by the Navy. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 5:11 pm

Quality deficiency identified in coal samples sent to India: Minister

It has been confirmed that the coal samples sent to India in relation to the coal shipment that has sparked public debate have not met the required calorific value, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has said. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 4:16 pm

Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest remanded

Six police officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been remanded until tomorrow (26). MORE..

| January 25, 2026 3:49 pm

Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya

A shooting has occurred at the RA De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya this morning (25), police stated. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 3:29 pm

Myanmar’s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win

Myanmar’s junta chief on Sunday dismissed foreign criticism of the war-torn country’s general election as a final round of voting took place, with the military-backed party having secured a majority of seats in previous rounds. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 3:22 pm

Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow

Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (26), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 2:56 pm

Six Gampaha Crimes Division officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest

Six officers of the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, police stated. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 2:38 pm

GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action from tomorrow

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide indefinite trade union action from tomorrow (26). MORE..

| January 25, 2026 2:25 pm

Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry

Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised concerns about the decision to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff Chaminda Kularatne from his post allegedly without a charge sheet, an inquiry, or even a right to be heard. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 2:13 pm