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Sri Lanka Police operating with shortage of nearly 32,000 personnel - IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has stated that the Sri Lanka Police service is currently operating with a shortage of nearly 32,000 officers. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 3:30 pm

US Montana National Guard supports post-cyclone recovery in Sri Lanka

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka this week welcomed a team of engineers and medical professionals from the Montana National Guard as they engaged with counterparts from Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and other government agencies to assess damage to health facilities and critical infrastructure following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 2:53 pm

Korea partners with UNDP to tackle Sri Lanka’s waste management challenges

The Government of the Republic of Korea has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka to support Sri Lanka in addressing its growing waste management challenges, with funding of USD 4.7 million for a new initiative. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 2:48 pm

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded

Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and two others have been further remanded until 13 February by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 12:57 pm

Trump says ‘it would be great’ if US ‘didn’t have to use’ military force on Iran

Donald Trump says he has told Iran it has to do “two things” to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces in the Gulf. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 12:38 pm

Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 20,000

Gold market data indicates that local gold prices have decreased by around Rs. 20,000 following a marginal decline in global gold prices. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 12:34 pm

Case against ex-Minister Rajitha Senaratne to be recalled in July

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered that the complaint filed against two defendants, including former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, regarding the alleged incurrence of a loss exceeding Rs. 20 million to the government, be recalled on 10 July. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 12:32 pm

School dev. officers’ fast unto death protest enters 5th day as another hospitalised

Another School Development Officer participating in the fast unto death protest campaign, launched by the School Development Officers’ Association in front of the Presidential Secretariat, was reportedly hospitalised this morning (30) after his health condition deteriorated. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 12:26 pm

SOC urges expedited compensation and detailed reports on impact of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’

The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability focused its attention on the impact of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ on the agricultural sector and the environment, along with the measures being implemented to restore affected areas to normalcy. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 12:19 pm

Two nabbed for selling narcotic pills under the guise of a pharmacy

Polgahawela Police have arrested two individuals who were allegedly operating a highly covert narcotic pills trafficking network under the guise of running a pharmacy. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 12:12 pm

Court delays decision on petition challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another monk

The Court of Appeal has postponed the delivery of its decision on a writ petition filed seeking the invalidation of the remand order issued against Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and Venerable Trincomalee Kalyanawansa Tissa Thero in connection with the Buddha statue incident in Trincomalee, until 3 February. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 11:24 am

Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers’ daily wage

An agreement was signed this morning (30) between the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) and the Government at the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure to increase the daily wage of plantation workers to Rs. 1,750. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 10:59 am

GMOA’s 48-hour ultimatum to government expires today

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has stated that the 48-hour ultimatum granted to the government to address their grievances concludes today (30). MORE..

| January 30, 2026 10:44 am

Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025

Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf has been named the Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, earning international recognition for the country at the prestigious global competition. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 9:41 am

American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela after Trump moves to open airspace

American Airlines said on Thursday it planned to resume services to Venezuela for the first time in more than six years pending government approval and subject to security assessments, just weeks after the U.S. military seized the country’s leader. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 9:24 am

Special traffic plan implemented for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals

Sri Lanka Police said a special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo from today (30) in view of rehearsals and festivities related to the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 8:10 am

Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident

Another suspect accused of aiding and abetting the shooting incident that occurred on the night of January 16 in Jinthupitiya, within the Foreshore Police Division, was arrested yesterday (29) by the Colombo North Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 7:29 am

Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the Communist-run island. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 7:00 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers are likely at several places in other areas of the island after 2.00 p.m. MORE..

| January 30, 2026 6:36 am

NMCRP warns of potential local coconut oil price hike risk

The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has warned that due to the budget proposal submitted by the government to remove the Special Commodity Levy on coconut oil and palm oil, it could lead to serious market and health-related consequences. MORE..

| January 29, 2026 10:32 pm

Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC

A former Senior Manager (Supplies) of Lanka Sathosa and two other individuals have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

| January 29, 2026 10:25 pm

Public officials must clearly understand public expectations against corruption and fraud - Secretary to the President

A workshop to brief the heads of 250 state institutions that have been instructed to establish Internal Affairs Units was held today (29) at the auditorium of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..

| January 29, 2026 9:00 pm