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Large number of local and foreign tourists visit Nuwara Eliya amid record low temperatures

A large number of local and foreign tourists have visited Nuwara Eliya during the weekend holiday. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 11:15 am

Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach

A Russian woman has died after drowning while swimming at Bentota Beach. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 11:01 am

Govt to launch digital platform to guide village-level development projects

The government has decided to introduce a new digital system to strengthen planning and oversight of village-level development projects under ‘Prajashakthi National Movement’, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 10:56 am

US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations

More than 4,000 flights were canceled in the U.S. on Saturday ahead of a monster winter storm that has already cut power to more than 160,000 electricity customers as far west as Texas, and threatened to paralyze eastern states with heavy snowfall. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 10:22 am

Three arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle ‘Kush’ and ‘Hashish’

Three passengers attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” and “Hashish” valued at Rs. 133.94 million into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Airport Customs officers and a group of officers of Customs Narcotics Control Unit. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 10:06 am

Over 280 kg of drugs worth Rs. 4.5 bln recovered from intercepted fishing trawlers

The two multi-day fishing trawlers and the 11 suspects taken into custody in deep seas off the southern coast and brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour have undergone further inspection, where the seized narcotics were weighed. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 9:10 am

Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA

A Sri Lankan has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis with an estimated street value of Rs. 82.2 million, into the country. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 8:46 am

250 ‘Health and Wellness Centres’ to be established islandwide – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, says steps will be taken to establish 250 ‘Health and Wellness Centres’ across the country to strengthen preventive healthcare services. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 8:45 am

Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda

A suspect has been arrested after a micro pistol and live ammunition was found concealed inside a room of a residence in the Wathugedara area of Ambalangoda. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 7:44 am

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 7:05 am

Two fishing boats seized with narcotics off southern coast brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Two multi-day fishing trawlers along with 11 suspects, taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy on suspicion of transporting a large consignment of narcotics in deep seas off the southern coast, have been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 7:01 am

Federal immigration agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests

U.S. immigration agents shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on Saturday, officials said, sparking fierce protests and condemnations from local leaders in the second such incident this month. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 6:41 am

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today

Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (25), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| January 25, 2026 6:32 am

China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry

China’s most senior general is under investigation, China’s defence ministry said on Saturday, in the highest-profile purge to date of senior military leadership just as Beijing modernises its forces and tries to further project its might. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 9:48 pm

Suspect wanted under ‘Red Notice’ repatriated from India – Police

Following direct discussions conducted by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Government of India, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, and Indian security authorities, an organized criminal who was the subject of an international ‘Red Notice’ and residing overseas has been repatriated to Sri Lanka from India by air. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 8:26 pm

Nearly 2,000 cybercrimes reported in 2025, over 300 arrested - Police

Sri Lanka Police revealed that 318 individuals were arrested in connection with various cybercrimes within the past year (2025). MORE..

| January 24, 2026 6:56 pm

Over 8,000 flights cancelled in US amid winter storm

More than 8,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend have been cancelled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 5:15 pm

Showers forecast across several provinces over next 36 hours – Met. Dept

The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, during the next 36 hours. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 4:54 pm

State Vesak Festival to be held on May 30 - Minister

Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prof. Chandana Abeyratne says that this year’s State Vesak Festival will be held on May 30, 2026. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 4:21 pm

ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, following Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India due to security concerns. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 3:53 pm

Sajith expresses optimism after another round of SJB–UNP talks

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that discussions between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have made positive progress, expressing optimism about a successful outcome. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 3:41 pm

Dalada Maligawa requires Rs. 1,500M annual income to sustain operations: Diyawadana Nilame

The Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Pradeep Nilanga Dela, stated that an annual income of Rs. 1,500 million is required to maintain the operations of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. MORE..

| January 24, 2026 2:40 pm