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CEB employees seek Presidential intervention over delayed voluntary retirement process

A group of employees who have applied for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has written to the President, requesting intervention to safeguard the livelihoods of the 2,200 staff members who have applied for the VRS introduced under the CEB restructuring framework. MORE..

| January 18, 2026 11:39 am

Special police operation at Colombo-Katunayake Expressway and Kadawatha Interchange

All vehicles exiting the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway and the Kadawatha Interchange have been inspected this morning (18), as part of a special operation aimed at preventing drug trafficking and other criminal activities. MORE..

| January 18, 2026 10:35 am

EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

Top officials from the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, paving the way for the European Union’s largest-ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations. MORE..

| January 18, 2026 9:22 am

Bus overturns in Haldummulla: Driver killed, three others injured

A bus travelling from Colombo to Welimada has reportedly overturned in the Uvathenna area of Haldummulla. MORE..

| January 18, 2026 8:37 am

Two suspects arrested with foreign-made revolver and ammunition in Maradana

Two suspects have been arrested by the Colombo South Criminal Investigation Bureau with a foreign-manufactured revolver. MORE..

| January 18, 2026 7:52 am

Former Minister Nandana Gunathilake passes away

Former Minister Nandana Gunathilake has passed away at the age of 64, while receiving treatment at the Ragama Hospital, according to family sources. MORE..

| January 18, 2026 6:57 am

Trump tariff threat over Greenland ‘unacceptable’, European leaders say

A threat by President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on eight allies opposed to his proposed takeover of Greenland has drawn condemnation from European leaders. MORE..

| January 18, 2026 6:44 am

Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of the island today

Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (18), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| January 18, 2026 6:35 am

Janani Imathma crowned winner of ‘Derana Dream Star - Season 12’

Janani Imathma was crowned the winner of “Derana Dream Star Season 12”, at the Grand Finale held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on Saturday night (17). MORE..

| January 18, 2026 1:10 am

Trump says 8 European countries will be charged 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland, setting up a potentially dangerous test of U.S. partnerships in Europe. MORE..

| January 17, 2026 10:14 pm

Rare purple star sapphire, claimed to be biggest of its kind, unveiled in Sri Lanka

A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million. MORE..

| January 17, 2026 9:50 pm

Iran’s leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed President Donald Trump for weeks of protests after rights groups said a violent crackdown by security forces had claimed thousands of lives. MORE..

| January 17, 2026 7:27 pm

Education reform process will not be reversed - PM Harini

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed that the ongoing education reform process will proceed without hindrance, emphasizing that the government has not taken a single step back from implementing transformative changes in the education sector. MORE..

| January 17, 2026 7:17 pm

Demerit points system for traffic offences to be implemented from July-end

The demerit points system for drivers who violate traffic laws is scheduled to be implemented from the end of July, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera. MORE..

| January 17, 2026 6:18 pm

Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain

An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing near Makassar, with videos circulating on social media appearing to show debris on a mountain close to the area where contact with the plane was lost, according to flight-tracking data and local media reports. MORE..

| January 17, 2026 5:20 pm