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Two Sri Lankans arrested after Male airport brawl
Two Sri Lankans arrested after Male airport brawl
Two Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested in connection with a brawl at Male Velana International Airport in the Maldives.
Baseline Road Extension Project set to resume
Baseline Road Extension Project set to resume
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to implement the third phase of the Baseline Road Extension Project. MORE..
Cabinet greenlights wage hike and relief scheme for plantation sector
Cabinet greenlights wage hike and relief scheme for plantation sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the relief measures proposed in the 2026 Budget to improve the living standards of plantation workers. MORE..
Commemorative medal issued for Sri Lanka Navy’s 75th Anniversary
Commemorative medal issued for Sri Lanka Navy’s 75th Anniversary
A new commemorative medal has been introduced in view of the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
Businessman arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle ‘Kush’
Businessman arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle ‘Kush’
A Sri Lankan businessman 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. 1 million, into the country. MORE..
‘Prize awarded by independent Nobel committee, not Norwegian govt’: Norway PM responds to Trump’s message
‘Prize awarded by independent Nobel committee, not Norwegian govt’: Norway PM responds to Trump’s message
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store confirmed that he received a message from US President Donald Trump, expressing grievance over the Nobel Peace Prize snub, which has altered his approach to global affairs and alliance politics. MORE..
Cabinet approves amendments to pension provisions of state employees recruited after Jan. 2016
Cabinet approves amendments to pension provisions of state employees recruited after Jan. 2016
Cabinet approval has been granted to amend the provisions regarding pension entitlements in the appointment letters of state employees recruited after January 1, 2016. MORE..
Petition filed by Balangoda Kassapa Thero fixed for hearing at Appeals Court
Petition filed by Balangoda Kassapa Thero fixed for hearing at Appeals Court
The Court of Appeal has ordered that the writ petition seeking the annulment of the order issued by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to remand two Buddhist monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, be taken up for consideration on January 22. MORE..
Ex-commando arrested with 3 homemade grenades in Anuradhapura
Ex-commando arrested with 3 homemade grenades in Anuradhapura
The Anuradhapura Divisional Criminal Investigation Division has recovered three locally-manufactured grenades from a house in the Matale Junction area in Anuradhapura. MORE..
Opposition Leader rejects govt-proposed dates for no-confidence debate against PM
Opposition Leader rejects govt-proposed dates for no-confidence debate against PM
Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government is prepared to debate the no-confidence motion scheduled to be brought by the opposition against Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on January 22 and 23. MORE..
All three generators of Norochcholai Power plant reconnected to national grid
All three generators of Norochcholai Power plant reconnected to national grid
All generators of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant, which had been temporarily shut down due to maintenance work, have now been restored to normal operation. MORE..
Private sector minimum wage increased to Rs. 30,000
Private sector minimum wage increased to Rs. 30,000
The minimum wage of employees in the private sector has been increased by Rs. 3,000, with effect from January 01. MORE..
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron to join ‘Board of Peace’
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron to join ‘Board of Peace’
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes, a move he claimed would push French President Emmanuel Macron to join Trump’s Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. MORE..
Sajith vows to ensure justice for foreign employment scam victims
Sajith vows to ensure justice for foreign employment scam victims
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has stated that he intends to re-submit facts to the Parliament regarding a major scam in which over 640 individuals were allegedly defrauded by two foreign employment agencies. MORE..
Chinese companies ready to invest in dairy farms and agri produce in Sri Lanka
Chinese companies ready to invest in dairy farms and agri produce in Sri Lanka
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to invest in Sri Lanka. The proposed investments aim to utilise unused land in the country to develop large-scale dairy farms and export-oriented agricultural products, including vegetables and fruits. MORE..
Govt earned Rs. 904 bln from vehicle imports, more than double the expected income
Govt earned Rs. 904 bln from vehicle imports, more than double the expected income
The government has generated a total income of Rs. 904 billion from vehicle imports, significantly surpassing the initially projected target of Rs. 441 billion. MORE..
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Sri Lanka Police expresses gratitude for UAE’s continued support in combating transnational crimes
Sri Lanka Police expresses gratitude for UAE’s continued support in combating transnational crimes
Sri Lanka Police has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relevant authorities for their cooperation in the successful deportation of three wanted suspects to Sri Lanka on January 15. MORE..
At least 13 children killed in school bus crash in South Africa
At least 13 children killed in school bus crash in South Africa
Preliminary reports indicate 11 schoolchildren died at the scene, with two others succumbing to their injuries later in hospital. MORE..
Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight
Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight
Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. President’s presence looms large over the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland. MORE..
Ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando’s appeals fixed for hearing
Ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando’s appeals fixed for hearing
The Supreme Court today (20) fixed a date for the hearing of the appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their convictions on corruption charges. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s proposed counterterrorism law risks further abuses – HRW
Sri Lanka’s proposed counterterrorism law risks further abuses – HRW
The Sri Lanka government’s proposed counterterrorism legislation includes numerous provisions similar to the current abusive law and risks facilitating the same kind of repression, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said today. MORE..
Five suspects including woman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting
Five suspects including woman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting
Five suspects, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Jinthupitiya, which resulted in the death of one person and caused injuries to two small children on 16 January, 2026. MORE..
Cold weather triggers rise in viral infections across Sri Lanka - Health experts
Cold weather triggers rise in viral infections across Sri Lanka - Health experts
Health authorities have reported an increase in the spread of several viral diseases coinciding with the prevailing cold weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Heavy snow in US strands drivers in 100-vehicle crash
Heavy snow in US strands drivers in 100-vehicle crash
Law enforcement officials said on Monday (Jan 19) that they were working to clear roads after a 100-vehicle crash occurred on snow-blanketed roads in the northern state of Michigan. MORE..
Police introduce contact numbers to provide information for systematic anti-narcotics operations in 2026
Police introduce contact numbers to provide information for systematic anti-narcotics operations in 2026
With the commencement of the New Year, the Sri Lanka Police have introduced a dedicated and streamlined mechanism enabling the public to directly provide information to Divisional Officers-in-Charge (OICs) regarding the distribution of illicit narcotics across the island. MORE..