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President to launch compensation, housing projects for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Kandy today
President to launch compensation, housing projects for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Kandy today
The programme to commence the construction of new houses for individuals whose homes were fully or partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah in the Kandy District, along with the awarding of compensation and the launch of several development projects, is scheduled to take place in Kandy today (06)...MORE..
Police enhance security measures for 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches
Police enhance security measures for 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches
Sri Lanka Police has announced that a total of 1,500 police officers and 600 traffic police officers will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of both local and foreign spectators attending the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament. MORE..
Train services on main line delayed
Train services on main line delayed
Trains operating along the main railway line are currently experiencing delays, according to Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
Special traffic plan in Colombo during 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches
Special traffic plan in Colombo during 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament, which will be held from February 07 to March 08, 2026. MORE..
Three suspects arrested with ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 20 mln at BIA
Three suspects arrested with ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 20 mln at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ valued at over Rs. 20 million into the country. MORE..
US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options
US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options
The White House said on Thursday that diplomacy is President Donald Trump’s first choice for dealing with Iran and he will wait to see whether a deal can be struck at high-stakes talks, but also warned that he has military options at his disposal. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks
US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks
The U.S. military said that Washington and Moscow on Thursday agreed to reestablish high level military-to-military dialogue, following talks in Abu Dhabi, a move which could signal a move towards normalizing some ties between the United States and Russia. MORE..
India hands over 10 more Bailey Bridges for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery
India hands over 10 more Bailey Bridges for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery
As part of ongoing reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka to support the restoration of critical connectivity infrastructure in affected areas. MORE..
Woman arrested over fake foreign employment agency, 154 passports seized
Woman arrested over fake foreign employment agency, 154 passports seized
A woman has been arrested for operating a fraudulent foreign employment agency and recruiting individuals for employment in Dubai, Romania, and several Middle Eastern countries, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). MORE..
Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack
Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kaiama district in the central Kwara state after suspected jihadist fighters killed 170 people in an overnight attack, his office said on Thursday. MORE..
Digambaram claims estate workers facing obstacles to receive daily wage hike
Digambaram claims estate workers facing obstacles to receive daily wage hike
SJB Parliamentarian Palani Digambaram has raised concerns that plantation workers may not receive the recently announced daily wage increase of Rs. 400. MORE..
Gujarat Governor meets PM Harini to discuss Sacred Devnimori Relics exposition
Gujarat Governor meets PM Harini to discuss Sacred Devnimori Relics exposition
The Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, together with the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghvi, have met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (05) at the Parliamentary Complex to discuss arrangements related to the exposition of the Sacred Devnimori Sarvagna Relics of Lord Buddha. MORE..
CID reveals new details on female lawyer arrested over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder
CID reveals new details on female lawyer arrested over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court of several key facts uncovered in connection with Attorney-at-law Thamara Kumari Abeyratne, who has been arrested and detained on suspicion of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..
India-US trade deal, with 18% reciprocal tariff, to be signed by Mid-March
India-US trade deal, with 18% reciprocal tariff, to be signed by Mid-March
The India-US trade deal - which will see the United States slash reciprocal tariffs to 18 per cent and India stop buying oil from Russia, while also commit to buying US$500 billion in energy and tech products from America - will be signed by mid-March, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday. MORE..
Seven-year-old dies after cement plaster falls from apartment building in Modara
Seven-year-old dies after cement plaster falls from apartment building in Modara
A seven-year-old child has died after a section of cement plaster from the outer wall of an apartment complex fell on his head in the Madampitiya area of Modara in Colombo. MORE..
New Auditor General takes oath of secrecy before Speaker
New Auditor General takes oath of secrecy before Speaker
The newly appointed Auditor General of Sri Lanka, Samudika Jayarathna, has taken the oath of secrecy before the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, in Parliament today (05). MORE..
President to launch compensation, housing projects for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Kandy tomorrow
President to launch compensation, housing projects for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Kandy tomorrow
The inauguration of a programme to construct new houses for families whose houses were destroyed or partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah in the Kandy District, along with the distribution of compensation and the launch of several development projects, will be held tomorrow... MORE..
Energy Minister reiterates pledge to slash electricity tariffs by 30% within three years
Energy Minister reiterates pledge to slash electricity tariffs by 30% within three years
Electricity tariffs will be reduced by 30% within the next three years, in line with the government’s promise, Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody stated in Parliament today (05). MORE..
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