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South Korean County governor’s proposal to import brides from Sri Lanka sparks controversy
South Korean County governor’s proposal to import brides from Sri Lanka sparks controversy
South Korea’s Jindo County Governor Kim Hee-soo came under fire after saying that “foreign young women from Sri Lanka or Vietnam should be imported” as a response to the issue of population decline. MORE..
Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires
Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires
The last nuclear weapons control treaty between the US and Russia has expired, raising fears of a new arms race. MORE..
Devotees flock to Gangaramaya to pay homage to sacred Devnimori relics
Devotees flock to Gangaramaya to pay homage to sacred Devnimori relics
Hundreds of devotees have been flocking to Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya since this morning (05) to pay homage to the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, brought from India’s Gujarat state. MORE..
| February 5, 2026 2:28 pm
Leaked call exposes plans of criminal gangs operating from overseas
Leaked call exposes plans of criminal gangs operating from overseas
Police have launched an investigation after an audio recording surfaced on social media, capturing a group phone conversation between four prominent underworld figures currently residing overseas discussing their future plans, criminal activities and drug trafficking. MORE..
| February 5, 2026 2:01 pm
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
National school teachers stage protest over suspension of children’s enrollment privileges
National school teachers stage protest over suspension of children’s enrollment privileges
A group of teachers and non-academic staff members of national schools across the country staged a protest today (05) near the main entrance of the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
| February 5, 2026 1:42 pm
Unauthorized constructions threaten Muthurajawela wetlands: Cardinal urges immediate action
Unauthorized constructions threaten Muthurajawela wetlands: Cardinal urges immediate action
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has urged the government to establish an institution named the Muthurajawela Development Authority to protect the Muthurajawela wetlands. MORE..
Sri Lanka-World Bank review on-going development projects
Sri Lanka-World Bank review on-going development projects
The Executive Director of the World Bank, Parameswaran Iyer and Sri Lankan officials have reviewed ongoing World Bank-supported initiatives, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement. MORE..
Australia police charge man with abuse of 459 children
Australia police charge man with abuse of 459 children
A man who “actively targeted” children on social media and gaming platforms has been charged with hundreds of child-abuse related offences against 459 victims in Australia and 15 other countries, Queensland police have said. MORE..
Mattala Airport sees record passenger traffic in 2025
Mattala Airport sees record passenger traffic in 2025
The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has handled the highest number of passengers in its history during the year 2025, according to the Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd. MORE..
‘India, Sri Lanka share deep civilisational bonds’: PM on relics exposition
‘India, Sri Lanka share deep civilisational bonds’: PM on relics exposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (05) said India and Sri Lanka are connected by “deep civilisational and spiritual bonds” as he thanked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the exposition of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha in Colombo. MORE..
9,000 Sri Lankans receiving treatment at 41 STD/AIDS clinics - Health Minister
9,000 Sri Lankans receiving treatment at 41 STD/AIDS clinics - Health Minister
A total of 41 clinics are being conducted across Sri Lanka at present under the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
| February 5, 2026 12:07 pm
Samudika Jayaratne assumes duties as Sri Lanka’s first female Auditor General
Samudika Jayaratne assumes duties as Sri Lanka’s first female Auditor General
The newly appointed Auditor General of Sri Lanka, Samudika Jayaratne has officially assumed duties as the 42nd Auditor General of Sri Lanka at the National Audit Office today (05). MORE..
President to attend AI Impact Summit in India later this month
President to attend AI Impact Summit in India later this month
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to be held in Delhi later this month. MORE..
Indian HC denies reports of attack on SL fishermen by Indian Coast Guard on Jan. 29
Indian HC denies reports of attack on SL fishermen by Indian Coast Guard on Jan. 29
The High Commission of India in Colombo has denied the alleged assault on a group of Sri Lankan fishermen by the Indian Coast Guard on January 29, based on information it has gathered in relation to the incident. MORE..
48-year-old hacked to death in Colombo 13
48-year-old hacked to death in Colombo 13
An individual has been hacked to death down Sri Kathiresan Street within the Aduruppu Street Police Division, Colombo. MORE..
South Korea praises Sri Lankan workers, reaffirms support for economic cooperation
South Korea praises Sri Lankan workers, reaffirms support for economic cooperation
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Lee Hak-young has commended the significant contribution made by Sri Lankan workers to the Korean economy and expressed his gratitude to Sri Lanka for their service. MORE..
Court defers order in case against ex-Ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando
Court defers order in case against ex-Ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando
The Colombo High Court today (05) announced that the order on the preliminary objections in the case filed by the Attorney General against former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, and retired Army Major General Nanda Mallawaarachchi, has been postponed until March 25. MORE..
Jeff Bezos’s Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage
Jeff Bezos’s Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage
The Washington Post, owned by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, began widespread layoffs on Wednesday that will drastically shrink the size of the storied newspaper and affect all departments, according to a recording of a company-wide call shared with Reuters. MORE..
Cyclone Ditwah: Effective use of foreign relief assistance deliberated by high-level committee
Cyclone Ditwah: Effective use of foreign relief assistance deliberated by high-level committee
The High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) has convened another session at the Parliament Complex under the chairmanship of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). MORE..
Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project will be allowed to resume if there is no environmental damage: Minister
Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project will be allowed to resume if there is no environmental damage: Minister
The Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project will be allowed to resume if it is confirmed that there is no environmental damage, Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi has stated. MORE..
Pistol and cartridges seized in Dehiwala
Pistol and cartridges seized in Dehiwala
A pistol and three cartridges have been recovered from Waidya Road in Dehiwala, police stated. MORE..
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump’s life
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump’s life
Ryan Routh has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September of 2024. MORE..
Two arrested with over 57,000 smuggled cigarette sticks
Two arrested with over 57,000 smuggled cigarette sticks
Two individuals have been arrested along with a stock of foreign cigarettes that were illegally brought into the country by air, police stated. MORE..
Over 3,000 government schools have fewer than 10 teachers: Census Dept.
Over 3,000 government schools have fewer than 10 teachers: Census Dept.
More than 3,000 government schools across the island have fewer than 10 teachers, the Department of Census and Statistics has confirmed. MORE..