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Sri Lanka deeply concerned about developments in Venezuela: MFA

Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the recent developments in Venezuela and is closely monitoring the situation, the government has stated.

| January 5, 2026 8:57 pm

Sri Lankan family at Tamil Nadu refugee camp seeking to return home citing lack of amenities

A family that fled to Tamil Nadu as refugees due to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka has submitted a petition at the Ramanathapuram Collector’s public grievance meeting, requesting to be sent back to the home country. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 8:26 pm

Former Minister Navin Dissanayake appointed Vice Chairman of UNP

Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:49 pm

US attacks Venezuela: Handcuffed Maduro arrives at New York court on drug trafficking charges

Venezuela’s deposed leader Nicolas Maduro arrived at a New York court on Monday to face drug charges while the U.N. was to debate the legality of U.S. President Donald Trump’s extraordinary operation to capture him. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:34 pm

CBSL extends suspension on Perpetual Treasuries

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a further period of six months. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 7:02 pm

Switzerland freezes assets linked to Venezuela’s Maduro after US arrest

Switzerland has frozen any assets held in the country by Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and associates, the governing Federal Council said on Monday, following his arrest by U.S. forces in Caracas and transfer to the United States. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 6:18 pm

Tuition classes targeting 2025 A/L exam prohibited from midnight tomorrow

The Department of Examinations has announced that all tuition classes, lectures, and seminars related to the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be prohibited from midnight on January 06 (Tuesday). MORE..

| January 5, 2026 6:09 pm

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son remanded

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Jerome Kenneth Fernando who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) earlier today (05), have been remanded. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 6:05 pm

ASP and Woman Police Sergeant arrested for soliciting bribes

An Assistant Superintendent of Police attached to the Office of the Nuwara Eliya Assistant Superintendent of Police and a Woman Police Sergeant attached to the Office of the Kalmunai Assistant Superintendent of Police have been arrested for soliciting and accepting bribes. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 5:50 pm

Suspect in custody after incident at US VP JD Vance’s home

A suspect is in custody following an incident that occurred at the home of Vice President of the United States JD Vance Monday morning, according to local media reports. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 5:32 pm

Use budget allocations efficiently for the benefit of people, President directs officials

The budgetary allocations for 2026 have been made within the existing fiscal constraints by identifying national priorities and that it is the responsibility of all Secretaries of Ministries and public officials to utilise these funds with maximum efficiency for the benefit of the people, stated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 5:17 pm

Myanmar pro-military party wins first phase of junta-run election: Official results

Myanmar’s dominant pro-military party won the first phase of junta-run elections, the last released official results showed on Monday (Jan 5), with the USDP taking nearly 90 per cent of lower house seats. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 5:04 pm

Sri Lanka sees 2025 apparel export growth despite November dip

The latest figures show an increase in Sri Lanka apparel exports in 2025 compared to $4.34bn recorded during the same period in 2024. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 4:49 pm

Customized meal service to be introduced at govt. hospitals, beginning at Apeksha Hospital

A special programme has been introduced by the Ministry of Health with the aim of providing high-quality, nutritious and appetizing meals for patients receiving inpatient care at government hospitals. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 4:28 pm

Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists in 2026

Sri Lanka is targeting 3 million tourist arrivals in 2026, a top official said on Monday, after a record 2.36 million last year, as the country seeks to boost revenue and support recovery from Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 3:41 pm

Ramboda Wavendon Tamil Vidyalaya to be relocated due to risk of landslides

A decision has been taken to relocate the Wavendon Tamil Maha Vidyalaya in Ramboda due to the risk of landslides. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 3:32 pm

Man alleges physical assault by police following case of mistaken identity

A resident of Deraniyagala has accused officers attached to the Borella Police of physically assaulting him after allegedly mistaking him for a suspect wanted in connection with a recent shooting incident in Dehiwala. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 2:58 pm

Venezuela’s interim president offers US cooperation after Trump says further strike possible

Venezuela’s acting president offered on Sunday to collaborate with the United States on an agenda focused on “shared development”, striking a conciliatory tone for the first time since U.S. forces captured the oil-rich nation’s president, Nicolas Maduro. MORE..

| January 5, 2026 2:31 pm