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Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensified into deep depression
Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensified into deep depression
The low-pressure area established over the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a deep depression as of this morning (08). MORE..
| January 8, 2026 9:57 am
Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident arrested
Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident arrested
The main suspect in the incident where six people died due to poisoning from illicit liquor in Waikkala has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Police. MORE..
Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression within next 12 hours
Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression within next 12 hours
The low-pressure area located over the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka is highly likely to intensify into a deep depression within the next 12 hours, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has stated. MORE..
Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats
Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 7) invited his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro to the White House, just days after threatening him with military action over alleged drug trafficking. MORE..
Police launch new initiative to prevent cybercrimes
Police launch new initiative to prevent cybercrimes
A new initiative has been launched to prevent cybercrimes, police stated. MORE..
Train operations on coastal line disrupted following accident in Ambalangoda
Train operations on coastal line disrupted following accident in Ambalangoda
Train operations have been disrupted following an accident in Ambalangoda. MORE..
Sri Lanka, India underscore shared commitment to regional stability and security
Sri Lanka, India underscore shared commitment to regional stability and security
The Chief of the Army Staff of Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo. MORE..
22,000 deaths annually in Sri Lanka due to tobacco and cigarette use
22,000 deaths annually in Sri Lanka due to tobacco and cigarette use
Nearly 22,000 deaths are reported annually in Sri Lanka due to the use of tobacco and cigarettes, the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre states. MORE..
UN chief says ready to offer good offices to support possible dialogue in Venezuela
UN chief says ready to offer good offices to support possible dialogue in Venezuela
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday expressed the availability of his good offices to support a possible inclusive national dialogue in Venezuela, his spokesperson said. MORE..
Litro Gas prices to remain unchanged in January
Litro Gas prices to remain unchanged in January
The prices of Litro Gas domestic cylinder refills will remain unchanged for the month of January 2026, the Litro Gas Company has announced. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased to US$ 6.82 billion
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased to US$ 6.82 billion
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets have increased by 13.1% to US$ 6.825 billion in December 2025, compared to US$ 6.034 billion in November 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Donald Trump withdraws US from more than 60 international organisations
Donald Trump withdraws US from more than 60 international organisations
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-United Nations organisations and 31 UN entities that “operate contrary to US national interests,” the White House said in a statement. MORE..
Advisory for flood preparedness issued by Irrigation Department
Advisory for flood preparedness issued by Irrigation Department
Based on forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology, enhanced rainfall is expected in river basins located within the Uva, Eastern, Central, North Central, and Northern Provinces, the Department of Irrigation has warned. MORE..
Depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression, Showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas
Depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression, Showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas
The depression over the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, was centered about 490 km southeast of Pottuvil, at 11:30 p.m. yesterday, the Department of Meteorology has announced. MORE..
Trump’s oil push widens with seizure of Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela
Trump’s oil push widens with seizure of Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela
The U.S. said on Wednesday it had seized a Russian-flagged, Venezuela-linked tanker as part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to dictate oil flows in the Americas and force Caracas’ socialist government to become its ally. MORE..
Public invited to contribute to “National Visual Chronicle” on Cyclone Ditwah
Public invited to contribute to “National Visual Chronicle” on Cyclone Ditwah
The President’s Media Division (PMD), in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, is compiling a National Visual Chronicle documenting the impact of Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka and the subsequent recovery process. MORE..
No parliamentary pensions after bill enacted – Justice Minister
No parliamentary pensions after bill enacted – Justice Minister
The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, has stated that once the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law, is enacted, no Member of Parliament will be entitled to receive a pension. MORE..
Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
Russia has reportedly deployed a submarine and other vessels to escort an oil tanker - which is also being pursued by US forces - across the Atlantic. MORE..
Port City Economic Commission Bill passed without amendments
Port City Economic Commission Bill passed without amendments
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill has been passed in Parliament today (07) without amendments, following its third reading.
Death toll rises to 7 in Waikkala illicit liquor incident; Suspects remanded
Death toll rises to 7 in Waikkala illicit liquor incident; Suspects remanded
The death toll from the incident related to the consumption of illicit liquor in the Waikkala area of Wennappuwa has risen to seven. MORE..
Professor Charitha Herath appointed to SJB Working Committee
Professor Charitha Herath appointed to SJB Working Committee
Former Member of Parliament Professor Charitha Herath has been appointed to the Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas
Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas
Heavy showers above 100 mm have been predicted at some places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Guidelines on cybersecurity planned for education sector officials
Guidelines on cybersecurity planned for education sector officials
Steps have been taken to prepare a code of guidelines on cyber security for officials involved in curriculum development, as well as the preparation and review of school textbooks. MORE..
All crew members of seaplane which plunged into Gregory Lake are safe – Operators
All crew members of seaplane which plunged into Gregory Lake are safe – Operators
Crew members of the Amphibian aircraft which plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya this afternoon (07) were unharmed, the Saffron Aviation (Pvt) Ltd which operates Cinnamon Air aircraft has stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police officers donate day’s salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
Sri Lanka Police officers donate day’s salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
Officers of the Sri Lanka Police have contributed Rs. 50 million, equivalent to one day’s salary, to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..