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Over 30,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation

Over 30,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation

A total of 652 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (20). MORE..

| January 21, 2026  9:20 am
Donald Trump’s approval rating takes a hit in his first year back in office

Donald Trump’s approval rating takes a hit in his first year back in office

President Donald Trump marked the one‑year anniversary of his return to the White House on Tuesday with a wide-ranging news conference that meandered from crime mugshots and immigration raids to the Nile River, Nobel Peace Prize and biker gangs. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  8:51 am
Three dead in separate road accidents

Three dead in separate road accidents

Three individuals have died in three separate road accidents that occurred in Laggala, Badulla and Nawagamuwa yesterday. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  8:42 am
Individual arrested with 61kg of ICE valued at Rs. 900 million in Nittambuwa

Individual arrested with 61kg of ICE valued at Rs. 900 million in Nittambuwa

An individual has been arrested for the possession of over 61kg of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) in Pinnagolla Estate, Nittambuwa. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  8:17 am
High-benefit pension scheme for fishermen introduced

High-benefit pension scheme for fishermen introduced

A high-benefit pension scheme for fishermen has been introduced by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in collaboration with the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  7:58 am
Close associate of foreign-based criminal arrested with firearm

Close associate of foreign-based criminal arrested with firearm

An individual has been arrested by the Homicide and Organized Crime Investigation Division for the possession of a firearm and a locally manufactured hand grenade. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  7:38 am
Ex-Minister Nandana Gunathilake to be laid to rest today

Ex-Minister Nandana Gunathilake to be laid to rest today

The final rites of former Minister, late Nandana Gunathilake will be performed at the Wadduwa Public Playground today. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  7:21 am
Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall

Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall

The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  7:02 am
Government Radiologic Technologists to begin token strike at 8am

Government Radiologic Technologists to begin token strike at 8am

The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association has decided to launch a 24-hour token strike at 8.00 a.m. in all hospitals across the island. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  6:54 am
PM Harini holds discussions with ADB President in Davos

PM Harini holds discussions with ADB President in Davos

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with the President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda in Davos, Switzerland. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  6:39 am
Driver killed and 37 people injured in Barcelona train crash

Driver killed and 37 people injured in Barcelona train crash

A train driver has been killed and at least 37 people injured, five seriously, after a commuter train derailed and crashed near Barcelona just days on from a two-train collision in southern Spain on Sunday. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  6:18 am
Schools to reopen today

Schools to reopen today

The second phase of the first school term for the 2026 academic year in government and government-approved private schools is scheduled to commence today (21). MORE..

| January 21, 2026  6:04 am
Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from Friday

Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from Friday

The prevailing dry weather conditions across the country are expected to change from Friday (23), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

| January 21, 2026  5:54 am
BASL expresses concern over social media posts targeting Attorney General

BASL expresses concern over social media posts targeting Attorney General

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed its concern regarding recent posts circulating on social media targeting the Attorney General. MORE..

| January 20, 2026  10:19 pm
Reckless motorcyclists to face strict police action

Reckless motorcyclists to face strict police action

All police stations have been instructed to arrest motorcyclists who ride dangerously and unlawfully on main roads, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety Range, W. P. J. Senadeera stated. MORE..

video | January 20, 2026  9:58 pm
Sri Lankan arrested for illegal entry into Israel

Sri Lankan arrested for illegal entry into Israel

A 43-year-old Sri Lankan has been arrested on charges of illegally entering into Israel and unlawfully transporting a foreign national. MORE..

| January 20, 2026  9:33 pm
75-year-old man sentenced to death over 2015 murder

75-year-old man sentenced to death over 2015 murder

The Anuradhapura High Court has sentenced a 75-year-old man to death for murdering an individual in 2015 with a sharp weapon. MORE..

| January 20, 2026  9:05 pm
EU reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s reform agenda and long-term growth

EU reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s reform agenda and long-term growth

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s reform agenda and long-term growth priorities. MORE..

| January 20, 2026  8:40 pm
Rs. 380 million recovered from foreign employment scams returned to victims

Rs. 380 million recovered from foreign employment scams returned to victims

A discussion was held between officers of the Enforcement Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra today (20). MORE..

| January 20, 2026  8:26 pm
120 killed in 113 fatal road accidents reported so far this year

120 killed in 113 fatal road accidents reported so far this year

A total of 113 fatal road accidents have been reported so far this year, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic and Road Safety Range, W. P. J. Senadeera stated. MORE..

| January 20, 2026  7:59 pm
Sovereignty, integrity of Greenland, Denmark’s territory “non-negotiable”: European Commission

Sovereignty, integrity of Greenland, Denmark’s territory “non-negotiable”: European Commission

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday that the European Union stands in full solidarity with Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, stressing that their sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable. MORE..

| January 20, 2026  7:34 pm
Ratnapura logs highest temperature for second consecutive day

Ratnapura logs highest temperature for second consecutive day

The highest temperature in the country today (20) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 34.2°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..

| January 20, 2026  7:14 pm
Late Nandana Gunathilake to be laid to rest tomorrow

Late Nandana Gunathilake to be laid to rest tomorrow

he burial of the late Nandana Gunathilake is set to take place following a decision taken by his family. MORE..

| January 20, 2026  7:08 pm
Teachers’ salary increase approved under 2025 Budget proposals credited to accounts

Teachers’ salary increase approved under 2025 Budget proposals credited to accounts

The increased teachers’ salaries, implemented from January 1, 2026, proposed through the 2025 Budget, have been credited to respective accounts today (20), the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced. MORE..

| January 20, 2026  6:42 pm
Kerala High Court orders repatriation of two Sri Lankan siblings detained for two years

Kerala High Court orders repatriation of two Sri Lankan siblings detained for two years

The Kerala High Court recently directed authorities to take immediate steps to facilitate the return of two Sri Lankan nationals, including a minor, who had been detained in a transit home in Kollam for more than two years despite not being accused in any criminal case. MORE..

| January 20, 2026  6:33 pm