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Fishermen advised not to venture into sea areas from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee
Fishermen advised not to venture into sea areas from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee
Naval and fishing communities have been warned not to venture to the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil until further notice. MORE..
US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri Lanka after four-year tenure
US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri Lanka after four-year tenure
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung will depart Sri Lanka on January 16 after almost four years of dedicated service, marking the conclusion of her tenure as the United States’ top diplomat in Colombo, according to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 68 km (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines, at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. MORE..
Low-pressure system in Bay of Bengal currently about 700km from Batticaloa
Low-pressure system in Bay of Bengal currently about 700km from Batticaloa
The low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is currently situated about 700 km southeast of Batticaloa and is expected to approach Sri Lanka’s eastern coast by tomorrow (08), the Department of Meteorology has warned. MORE..
Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe
Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe
Intense snowfall and icy weather conditions have caused widespread travel disruption across Europe, with six reported killed in weather-related incidents on the continent. MORE..
Electricity consumers to foot the bill for street lights?
Electricity consumers to foot the bill for street lights?
The proposed new electricity policy includes a proposal to recover the cost of street lighting in a given area from the electricity bills of area residents, the Electricity Consumers’ Association has claimed. MORE..
Four arrested in Jaffna for illegal possession and sale of prescription drugs
Four arrested in Jaffna for illegal possession and sale of prescription drugs
A total of four individuals have been arrested in Jaffna along with a stock of prescription drugs that were being illegally sold. MORE..
Special traffic plan around Kelaniya Temple for annual perahera
Special traffic plan around Kelaniya Temple for annual perahera
Police have announced a special traffic plan in view of the annual Duruthu Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. MORE..
Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Jan 6) that Venezuela’s interim government will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and that the proceeds “will be controlled by me” as president. MORE..
Man linked to Kohuwala shooting arrested in Badowita
Man linked to Kohuwala shooting arrested in Badowita
An individual linked to a recent shooting incident in which a girl sustained injuries in Bodhiyawatta, Kohuwala has been arrested. MORE..
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
US President Donald Trump has been discussing “a range of options” to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. MORE..
Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka today
The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on a two-day visit today, the Indian Defence Ministry has announced. MORE..
Low-pressure area likely to intensify into depression during next 12 hours
Low-pressure area likely to intensify into depression during next 12 hours
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka is likely to intensify into a depression during the next 12 hours, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
Authorities prepare for possible severe weather as low-pressure area strengthens
Authorities prepare for possible severe weather as low-pressure area strengthens
All necessary preparations have been made to face any possible disaster situations that may arise in the future, according to the Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Pradeep Kodippili. MORE..
Four Sri Lankans arrested at BIA with forged Polish visas
Four Sri Lankans arrested at BIA with forged Polish visas
Four Sri Lankans returning from New Delhi, India, after traveling to obtain visas required to migrate to Poland, have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), with fraudulently prepared visas. MORE..
Maha Bodhi Society of India donates Rs. 10 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Maha Bodhi Society of India donates Rs. 10 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Maha Bodhi Society of India has made a financial contribution of Rs. 10 million to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
European leaders voice support for Denmark after Trump claims on Greenland
European leaders voice support for Denmark after Trump claims on Greenland
A group of European leaders on Tuesday (Jan 6) underlined their support for Denmark after US President Donald Trump again voiced designs on its autonomous Arctic territory of Greenland. MORE..
Citizens should fulfill their responsibilities to eradicate the drug menace from Sri Lanka: President
Citizens should fulfill their responsibilities to eradicate the drug menace from Sri Lanka: President
Just as the country’s physical development is important, the wellbeing and stability of society are equally vital, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized. MORE..
Defence Ministry holds legal awareness programme on Proceeds of Crime Act
Defence Ministry holds legal awareness programme on Proceeds of Crime Act
A special awareness programme on the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 5 of 2025, was conducted today (06) at the Ministry of Defence, aimed at educating the security and legal leadership on the complexities of illicit wealth recovery. MORE..
“Makes world less safe”: UN slams US intervention in Venezuela
“Makes world less safe”: UN slams US intervention in Venezuela
The world community must make clear that US intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday. MORE..
Stock of explosives including RPGs recovered in Vakarai
Stock of explosives including RPGs recovered in Vakarai
A stock of explosives has been recovered in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa by the Police Special Task Force (STF) today (06). MORE..
Resolution to appoint Select Committee to identify suitable electoral system for PC elections in Parliament
Resolution to appoint Select Committee to identify suitable electoral system for PC elections in Parliament
The resolution to appoint a Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament on selecting the electoral system under which the Provincial Council Elections should be held and submit its proposals and recommendations has been presented in Parliament. MORE..
Chairman of NPP-held Balangoda Urban Council resigns
Chairman of NPP-held Balangoda Urban Council resigns
K.G. Premadasa, the Chairman of the Balangoda Urban Council representing the National People’s Power, has resigned from his position. MORE..
Deadline to submit applications to serve as O/L exam examiners ends on Thursday
Deadline to submit applications to serve as O/L exam examiners ends on Thursday
The deadline to submit applications to serve as examiners of answer scripts for the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination 2025 (2026) will conclude on Thursday (08), the Department of Examinations has announced. MORE..
Swiss ski bar blaze: No fire safety inspection in 5 years, sparklers prohibited
Swiss ski bar blaze: No fire safety inspection in 5 years, sparklers prohibited
Swiss officials have admitted that the ski resort bar where a New Year’s fire killed 40 people had not been checked for fire safety for five years, as authorities moved to ban sparklers from all local venues amid mounting public anger and grief. MORE..