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Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana
Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana
An individual has been arrested for damaging several vehicles with the use of a sharp object while riding a motorcycle in Battaramulla. MORE..
| January 13, 2026 1:10 pm
Several education sector trade unions to meet President today
Several education sector trade unions to meet President today
A discussion is scheduled to be held between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and several education sector trade unions today (13). MORE..
US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka
US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka today announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total U.S. assistance for the response to $4 million. MORE..
Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy
Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy
A broad discussion should be held with all relevant stakeholders before arriving at a final decision on the draft prepared for the proposed National Electricity Policy of Sri Lanka, the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has emphasized. MORE..
Appeals applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today
Appeals applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today
The acceptance of appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions for the year 2026, based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, has commenced, the Ministry of Education has announced. MORE..
Forest Conservation Dept. Officer arrested for soliciting bribe
Forest Conservation Dept. Officer arrested for soliciting bribe
An officer attached to the Forest Conservation Department has been arrested by investigating officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe amounting to Rs. 30,000 and a bottle of alcohol. MORE..
Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for pre-trial conference
Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for pre-trial conference
The case filed against Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, on charges of allegedly acquiring assets through unlawful means, has been ordered to be recalled on February 11 for pre-trial conferences. MORE..
Govt. will not reverse its programs despite any disaster – President
Govt. will not reverse its programs despite any disaster – President
The government will never use the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah as an excuse to reverse or halt its official programs, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated. MORE..
Strike launched by GMOA at hospitals in Eastern Province
Strike launched by GMOA at hospitals in Eastern Province
A strike has been launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) at all hospitals in the Eastern Province. MORE..
NPP activist arrested for pelting stones at SLPP Gampaha PS member’s residence
NPP activist arrested for pelting stones at SLPP Gampaha PS member’s residence
An individual, alleged to be an activist affiliated with the National People’s Power (NPP), has been arrested for pelting stones at the residence of a member of the Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), in Ambaraluwa, Weliweriya. MORE..
| January 13, 2026 11:15 am
Inauguration ceremony of Rebuilding Sri Lanka national program underway
Inauguration ceremony of Rebuilding Sri Lanka national program underway
The inauguration ceremony of the Rebuilding Sri Lanka national program has commenced at the Lotus Hall of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. MORE..
| January 13, 2026 10:57 am
Traffic congestion on Southern Expressway following accident
Traffic congestion on Southern Expressway following accident
An accident along the Southern Expressway between the Kurundugahahetekma and Welipenna exits this morning has caused heavy traffic congestion. MORE..
IOC instructs National Olympic Committee to hold AGM by end of April
IOC instructs National Olympic Committee to hold AGM by end of April
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has instructed the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) to hold its Annual General Meeting /Elective General Assembly by the end of April. MORE..
Veteran journalist Iqbal Athas passes away
Veteran journalist Iqbal Athas passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and defence columnist Iqbal Athas has passed away at the age of 81. MORE..
Outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on President
Outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on President
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (12). MORE..
Oil prices gain on Iran supply disruption concerns
Oil prices gain on Iran supply disruption concerns
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, as heightened concerns surrounding Iran and potential supply disruptions outweighed the prospect of increased crude supply from Venezuela. MORE..
Paddy prices to be increased from upcoming season – Dy Agriculture Minister
Paddy prices to be increased from upcoming season – Dy Agriculture Minister
Steps have been taken to increase the price of paddy starting from the upcoming season, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne stated. MORE..
10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A total of 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters this morning (13). MORE..
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme launch today
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme launch today
The inauguration of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme will take place in Colombo today (13). MORE..
Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry
Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if US President Donald Trump did not move quickly to secure the Arctic island, Interfax reported on Monday (Jan 12). MORE..
Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach
Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach
Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Ahungalla Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. MORE..
Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena
Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena
An individual linked to a criminal incident has been arrested with a firearm in Thalahena yesterday (12), police stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets: CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets: CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka should seek to change the targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe noted. MORE..
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties to Iran, a move that could put pressure on Tehran as anti-government protests enter a third week. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces today (13), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..