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China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once
China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once
China called on the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once, said a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Sunday. MORE..
Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka
Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on January 07, the Indian Defence Ministry has announced. MORE..
‘Deeply shocked’: World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
‘Deeply shocked’: World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. MORE..
Dilith vows to support President if he makes ‘bold stand’ against US military action in Venezuela
Dilith vows to support President if he makes ‘bold stand’ against US military action in Venezuela
The Leader of Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera is of the view that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will object to Washington’s move to capture Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation early on Saturday morning (03). MORE..
Suspect arrested for stealing foreign journalist’s handbag
Suspect arrested for stealing foreign journalist’s handbag
An individual has been arrested in connection with the theft of a handbag containing a valuable mobile phone, bank cards, and cash belonging to an Australian journalist. MORE..
Education reforms will go ahead as planned, new curriculum for Grade 6 from Jan. 21, PM Harini confirms
Education reforms will go ahead as planned, new curriculum for Grade 6 from Jan. 21, PM Harini confirms
The proposed education reforms will go ahead as planned, the Minister of Education Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has confirmed. MORE..
Bill to repeal Parliamentary Pensions Act gazetted
Bill to repeal Parliamentary Pensions Act gazetted
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) bill has been gazetted to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Act, No. 1 of 1977. MORE..
Action to be taken based on report of internal committee appointed to probe questionable Grade 6 Module contents
Action to be taken based on report of internal committee appointed to probe questionable Grade 6 Module contents
The internal committee appointed to look into the questionable Grade 6 Module contents has submitted its report & necessary action will be taken regarding the issue -Minister Vijitha Herath.
“Deep Concern”: India’s message to people of Venezuela after US raid
“Deep Concern”: India’s message to people of Venezuela after US raid
India today said the developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern and it is closely monitoring the evolving situation, a day after US special forces captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from the capital Caracas in a textbook nighttime airborne raid. MORE..
Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID remanded
Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID remanded
Former Transport Manager of Lanka Sathosa, Indika Ratnamalala, who was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with allegations over the misuse of a Sathosa-owned lorry, has been remanded. MORE..
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as rival South’s leader visits China
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as rival South’s leader visits China
North Korea launched ballistic missiles on Sunday, the day the leader of rival South Korea starts a state visit to China, Pyongyang’s chief ally, and just hours after the U.S. attacked Venezuela. MORE..
JVP condemns US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
JVP condemns US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
The JVP has issued a statement following the attacks carried out by the United States in Venezuela and the move to take Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife into US custody. MORE..
Health Ministry delays enforcement of several Food Act regulations
Health Ministry delays enforcement of several Food Act regulations
The Ministry of Health has taken steps to postpone the date of implementation of several regulations issued under Section 32 of Sri Lanka’s Food Act. MORE..
Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka Head Coach after T20 World Cup
Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka Head Coach after T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya says he has decided to step down from his position following the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. MORE..
Female airline crew member arrested over gold smuggling attempt at BIA
Female airline crew member arrested over gold smuggling attempt at BIA
A female crew member of a private airline has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officers for attempting to illegally smuggle a consignment of gold jewellery and gold biscuits worth over Rs. 40 million into the country. MORE..
SAARC Journalists Forum from today in Nalanda University, India
SAARC Journalists Forum from today in Nalanda University, India
A two-day international conference will be held in Nalanda on January 4-5, 2026, under the aegis of the SAARC Journalists Forum India Chapter Bihar, Nalanda Open University, and Human Rights Today. MORE..
Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation records highest-ever annual revenue
Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation records highest-ever annual revenue
The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation has recorded its highest-ever annual revenue, earning Rs. 1688 million during the year 2025, marking a historic milestone since the establishment of the corporation. MORE..
US airstrikes in Venezuela leave at least 40 dead, including civilians and soldiers: reports
US airstrikes in Venezuela leave at least 40 dead, including civilians and soldiers: reports
At least 40 people, including civilians and soldiers, were reportedly killed in the US military action in Venezuela on Saturday, during which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured. MORE..
Four including woman arrested with ‘Ice’ in Peliyagoda and Grandpass
Four including woman arrested with ‘Ice’ in Peliyagoda and Grandpass
Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in possession of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) following a series of police raids in the Peliyagoda and Grandpass areas. MORE..
Minister accuses wildlife officials of inaction over wild elephants
Minister accuses wildlife officials of inaction over wild elephants
Minister of Public Administration Chandana Abeyratne has accused wildlife officers of failing to take necessary action to drive away wild elephants entering villages. MORE..
SPMC plans to introduce 10 new pharmaceutical products this year
SPMC plans to introduce 10 new pharmaceutical products this year
The State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) of Sri Lanka says it plans to introduce 10 new pharmaceutical products to the market this year. MORE..
Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID
Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID
The Former Transport Manager of Sathosa, Indika Ratnamalala, has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with allegations over the misuse of a Sathosa-owned lorry, police said. MORE..
All schools to commence for 2026 academic year tomorrow
All schools to commence for 2026 academic year tomorrow
All schools are scheduled to commence the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year from tomorrow (05). MORE..
Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders Delcy Rodriguez become interim president
Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders Delcy Rodriguez become interim president
The Constitutional Chamber of Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered on Saturday that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assume the role of acting president of the country in the absence of Nicolás Maduro, who was detained early Saturday morning in an operation by U.S. forces. MORE..
Five including 02 youths, woman killed in separate road accidents yesterday
Five including 02 youths, woman killed in separate road accidents yesterday
Five people, including two youths and a woman, have lost their lives in several road accidents reported from different areas within the past 24 hours. MORE..