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Principals’ Association alleges absence of formal educational plan for Grade 6 students

The General Secretary of the Graded Principals’ Association, Nimal Mudunkotuwa, stated that although schools commenced the 2026 academic year today (05), the government has yet to introduce a formal educational plan for Grade 6 students. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 12:17 pm

Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro

Precious metal prices have risen after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro increased investors’ concerns about geopolitical risks. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 12:16 pm

Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen appears before Bribery Commission

Former Minister and Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (05), following a summon issued by the commission. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 12:05 pm

28,333 individuals inspected during nationwide special operations

Under a special nationwide operation to curb crime and narcotics, a total of 22 suspects directly linked to various criminal activities have been arrested. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 11:02 am

Interim Venezuelan leader invites Trump to ‘collaborate,’ seeks ‘respectful relations’

Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez invited U.S. President Donald Trump “to collaborate” and said she seeks “respectful relations” in a newly conciliatory message released Sunday night. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 10:05 am

Trump says second Venezuela strike possible if government does not cooperate

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States might launch a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro if remaining members of the administration do not cooperate with his efforts to get the country “fixed.” MORE..

| January 5, 2026 9:51 am

Former Minister Johnston Fernando appears before FCID

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (05). MORE..

| January 5, 2026 9:48 am

Three arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila

A total of three suspects have been arrested by the Thanamalwila Police in connection with illegal excavations carried out in search of artifacts. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 9:15 am

56-year old woman arrested with over 100 bottles of illicit liquor

A female suspect has been arrested in the Bajangoda area of the Meerigama Police Division with 1,080 litres of “Goda” (six barrels) used for the illegal distillation of liquor, 81 litres of illicit liquor (109 bottles), and equipment used for brewing. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 9:14 am

Nicolás Maduro will appear in U.S. federal court today

Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance in U.S. federal court today. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:57 am

Dy Foreign Minister says actions underway on Sri Lankan fishing vessel destroyed in Seychelles Waters

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, says measures are currently being taken by coordinating with officials of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Seychelles regarding the seizure and destruction of a foreign fishing vessel within the Seychelles maritime zone. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:39 am

Moscow airports shut over Ukrainian drone threat

Three out of four of Moscow’s airports shut to air traffic on Sunday (Jan 4) after Ukraine launched dozens of drones at the Russian capital, authorities said. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:16 am

All schools to commence for 2026 academic year today

All schools are scheduled to commence the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year today (05). MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:10 am

Venezuela’s interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his U.S. capture

A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country’s government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, whose capture by the United States has sparked deep uncertainty about what is next for the oil-rich South American nation. M0RE..

| January 5, 2026 6:45 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

The low-level atmospheric disturbance is currently established to the southeast of the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 6:36 am

Ex- Minister Johnston Fernando instructed to appear before FCID tomorrow

Police have informed that former Minister Johnston Fernando has been instructed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) tomorrow (05), and that if he fails to do so, a warrant will be obtained from court to arrest him. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 9:23 pm

Showery condition in several provinces to enhance from tomorrow

The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka will continue to influence the weather patterns in the country, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 8:32 pm

Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted

Thousands of passengers are stranded across Europe after a communications failure forced Greece to close its airspace, causing widespread cancellations and delays. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 8:12 pm

Clarification issued on fake ‘Police Notice’ circulating online

A message currently circulating on social media and messaging platforms, titled as a “Police Notice” and containing a list of safety instructions, has not been issued by Sri Lanka Police, the Police headquarters has stated. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 7:40 pm

Sri Lanka urges respect for national sovereignty in line with UN Charter

It is essential to act in a manner that safeguards a country’s sovereignty in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath stated when questioned over the attacks carried out by the United States in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 7:21 pm

China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once

China called on the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once, said a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Sunday. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 6:58 pm

Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on January 07, the Indian Defence Ministry has announced. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 6:22 pm

‘Deeply shocked’: World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela

Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 5:57 pm

Dilith vows to support President if he makes ‘bold stand’ against US military action in Venezuela

The Leader of Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera is of the view that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will object to Washington’s move to capture Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation early on Saturday morning (03). MORE..

| January 4, 2026 5:15 pm

Suspect arrested for stealing foreign journalist’s handbag

An individual has been arrested in connection with the theft of a handbag containing a valuable mobile phone, bank cards, and cash belonging to an Australian journalist. MORE..

| January 4, 2026 5:00 pm