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President expresses solidarity with India after Delhi blast
President expresses solidarity with India after Delhi blast
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has sent a heartfelt message expressing solidarity with the people of India following the explosion in the Indian capital Delhi that killed at least 12 people and wounded several others yesterday. MORE..
Petition on air pollution control in Jaffna to be heard in January
Petition on air pollution control in Jaffna to be heard in January
A petition requesting the Court of Appeal to order the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and the Jaffna Municipal Council to formulate a program aimed at reducing air pollution in Jaffna is scheduled to be taken up on January 22, 2026. MORE..
Six killed in blast outside Islamabad court in Pakistan
Six killed in blast outside Islamabad court in Pakistan
An explosion has killed at least six people and injured several others outside a court building in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, police say. MORE..
Govt to purchase over 50 vehicles for Prisons Dept.
Govt to purchase over 50 vehicles for Prisons Dept.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to purchase 40 buses, 10 vans, five bowsers and three tractors for the Department of Prisons. MORE..
Cabinet nod to establish several multi-modal transport hubs across Sri Lanka
Cabinet nod to establish several multi-modal transport hubs across Sri Lanka
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval in principle for the proposal to develop several multi-modal transport hubs on a priority basis. MORE..
Reduction in Govt spending could weaken Sri Lanka’s growth potential - Fitch Ratings
Reduction in Govt spending could weaken Sri Lanka’s growth potential - Fitch Ratings
Shortfalls in implementing planned investment spending could weaken Sri Lankan economy’s growth potential, making longer-term fiscal consolidation more challenging, Fitch Ratings said. MORE..
Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 3 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings
Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 3 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings
Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera has climbed to No. 3 in the U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings. MORE..
Customs directed to release batch of BYD vehicles against bank and company guarantees
Customs directed to release batch of BYD vehicles against bank and company guarantees
Sri Lanka Customs today in court (11) agreed to release a batch of BYD vehicles, which had been held by Customs, against bank and company guarantees. MORE..
‘Don’t share location-based selfies during trips’ – Police
‘Don’t share location-based selfies during trips’ – Police
The Police Media Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler has urged the general public to refrain from posting selfies or other social media updates that reveal their location while on excursions, pilgrimages, or other trips. MORE..
Air quality worsens across Sri Lanka: CEA
Air quality worsens across Sri Lanka: CEA
Air quality in several cities in Sri Lanka has deteriorated to unhealthy levels owing to various factors, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has stated. MORE..
NPP passes inaugural budget of Arachchikattuwa PS with the support of UNP
NPP passes inaugural budget of Arachchikattuwa PS with the support of UNP
The National People’s Power today succeeded in passing the inaugural budget of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha in Puttalam with the support of the United National Party (UNP). MORE..
Indictments served on Ramith Rambukwella
Indictments served on Ramith Rambukwella
Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been served indictments before the Colombo High Court today on charges related to unlawful accumulation of assets. MORE..
Gold prices increase by around Rs. 8,000 today
Gold prices increase by around Rs. 8,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen once again following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market. MORE..
Govt striving to improve living standards of plantation workers: PM Harini
Govt striving to improve living standards of plantation workers: PM Harini
The proposal to increase the daily wage of plantation workers from Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 1,750, marks the beginning of the government’s efforts to ensure fair compensation and improved living standards for those who sustain the country’s plantation industry, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
World leaders express solidarity with India after deadly Delhi blast
World leaders express solidarity with India after deadly Delhi blast
Several world leaders and foreign envoys have expressed solidarity with India and extended condolences following the deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, which claimed eight lives and left several injured. MORE..
Over 1,000 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 1,000 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
More than 1,000 individuals have been arrested yesterday under the launch of the nationwide operation to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme “A Nation United”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Donald Trump threatens BBC with legal action over speech edit
Donald Trump threatens BBC with legal action over speech edit
Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC, following criticism over how a speech the US president made was edited and used in a Panorama documentary. MORE..
Another 693 individuals nabbed during island-wide police raids
Another 693 individuals nabbed during island-wide police raids
A total of 693 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday.
Increase in motorcycle and three-wheeler robberies in Western Province
Increase in motorcycle and three-wheeler robberies in Western Province
Police say there has been a noticeable rise in motorcycle and three-wheeler robberies in Colombo city and across the Western Province. MORE..
Maldives confirms seizure of Sri Lankan fishing vessel with narcotics
Maldives confirms seizure of Sri Lankan fishing vessel with narcotics
The Maldivian police have officially confirmed that a Sri Lankan fishing vessel taken into custody by Maldivian security forces within the country’s maritime boundary contained a large quantity of narcotics. MORE..
Third day of 2026 Budget debate in Parliament today
Third day of 2026 Budget debate in Parliament today
Day three of the debate on the Second Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill is scheduled to commence in Parliament this morning (11). MORE..
Another three suspects arrested over Kotahena shooting
Another three suspects arrested over Kotahena shooting
Another three suspects including a woman have been apprehended in connection with the Kotahena shooting incident that killed one individual on Friday, police stated. MORE..
Former French president Sarkozy released from prison after three weeks
Former French president Sarkozy released from prison after three weeks
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from jail, three weeks into a five-year prison term for taking part in a criminal conspiracy. MORE..
Delhi car blast being probed under anti-terrorism law, report
Delhi car blast being probed under anti-terrorism law, report
Indian police are probing a deadly car blast in the capital Delhi under a stringent law used to fight “terrorism”, television channels reported on Tuesday, citing a case registered by the police. MORE..
Czech national drowns in seas off Dikwella
Czech national drowns in seas off Dikwella
A Czech national was reportedly swept away by strong waves while bathing in seas off Dikwella yesterday (10), police stated. MORE..