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Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka today

The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on a two-day visit today, the Indian Defence Ministry has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 5:38 am

Man linked to Kohuwala shooting arrested in Badowita

An individual linked to a recent shooting incident in which a girl sustained injuries in Bodhiyawatta, Kohuwala has been arrested. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 6:19 am

US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

US President Donald Trump has been discussing “a range of options” to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 5:39 am

Low-pressure area likely to intensify into depression during next 12 hours

The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka is likely to intensify into a depression during the next 12 hours, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 5:37 am

Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Jan 6) that Venezuela’s interim government will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and that the proceeds “will be controlled by me” as president. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 6:52 am

Special traffic plan around Kelaniya Temple for annual perahera

Police have announced a special traffic plan in view of the annual Duruthu Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 7, 2026 7:22 am

Resolution to appoint Select Committee to identify suitable electoral system for PC elections in Parliament

The resolution to appoint a Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament on selecting the electoral system under which the Provincial Council Elections should be held and submit its proposals and recommendations has been presented in Parliament. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 6:23 pm

Tomorrowland to hold its first-ever Asia festival in Thailand

Tomorrowland, the hugely popular European electronic dance music or EDM festival, will stage its first-ever full-fledged Asia edition in Thailand this December. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 4:29 pm

Swiss ski bar blaze: No fire safety inspection in 5 years, sparklers prohibited

Swiss officials have admitted that the ski resort bar where a New Year’s fire killed 40 people had not been checked for fire safety for five years, as authorities moved to ban sparklers from all local venues amid mounting public anger and grief. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 4:50 pm

Six fishermen arrested with over 850kg of shark meat

A total of six fishermen have been arrested along with over 850 kilograms of illegally harvested shark fish meat during a special search operation conducted today (6) by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 1:47 pm

Cabinet greenlights 2026–2030 National Strategic Action Plan on human trafficking

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to implement the National Strategic Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons for the period 2026–2030. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 2:47 pm

Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of the Sri Lanka has intensified into a low-pressure area, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 6:39 am

Five dead after consuming suspected illicit liquor in Waikkala

A total of five individuals have reportedly died in Waikkala, Wennappuwa, following the suspected consumption of illicit liquor. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 11:25 am

Ousted Maduro pleads not guilty to US drug charges

Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to narcotics charges after President Donald Trump’s stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to regroup. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 6:46 am

Cabinet approves proposal to expand dialysis services under PPP model

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to expand dialysis services at government hospitals through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanism, in view of the growing demand for renal care services across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 4:06 pm

Low-pressure area set to intensify into depression during the next 24 hours

The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka is likely to intensify into a depression during the next 24 hours, the Department of Meteorology has warned. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 4:15 pm

Venezuela swears in interim president after defiant Maduro pleads not guilty

Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president in a parliamentary session that began with demands for the release of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro from US custody. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 12:37 pm

Election law violation case against ex-Minister Harin Fernando adjourned

Former Minister Harin Fernando has appeared before the Badulla Magistrate’s Court this morning (6 January) in connection with an ongoing case concerning alleged violations of election laws during the last General Election. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 11:27 am

Pulathisi Intercity and Ella Odyssey train services to resume

The Railway Department has announced the resumption of the Pulathisi Intercity Train service, with operations scheduled to recommence from January 9, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 12:12 pm

A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them

When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg’s sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 10:53 am

Defence Ministry holds legal awareness programme on Proceeds of Crime Act

A special awareness programme on the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 5 of 2025, was conducted today (06) at the Ministry of Defence, aimed at educating the security and legal leadership on the complexities of illicit wealth recovery. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 7:29 pm

Gold prices in Sri Lanka surge amid global tensions

Gold prices continue to rise globally following the U.S.’s capturing of the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 12:23 pm

Over 700 arrested in nationwide special police operations

The police have identified a total of 27 individuals directly involved in various criminal activities as part of a special nationwide crime and drug prevention operation. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 11:48 am

The ‘magical’ blue flower changing farmers’ fortunes in India

“Until a few years ago, the butterfly pea flower was just another climbing plant in my village,” says Nilam Brahma who lives in Anthaigwlao, a village in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 12:48 pm

“Makes world less safe”: UN slams US intervention in Venezuela

The world community must make clear that US intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 7:16 pm

Chairman of NPP-held Balangoda Urban Council resigns

K.G. Premadasa, the Chairman of the Balangoda Urban Council representing the National People’s Power, has resigned from his position. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 6:02 pm

Galenbindunuwewa House Fire: Death toll rises as suspect’s wife dies

The death toll from the tragic house fire in Galenbindunuwewa has risen to three following the passing of the suspect’s wife while undergoing treatment. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 11:14 am

Father, daughter killed in house fire; Four others hospitalized

A father and his daughter have been reported dead, while four other family members were hospitalized with burn injuries after a fire broke out in a home at Galenbindunuwewa, Anuradhapura, police said.

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 7:49 am

Shots fired near Venezuela presidential palace: Witnesses

Shots were fired late on Monday (Jan 5) near Venezuela’s presidential palace, witnesses said, days after United States forces captured the now-deposed President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 8:16 am

Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028

Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at its US manufacturing plant in Georgia starting in 2028, marking a step toward automating higher-risk and repetitive manufacturing tasks, the South Korean company says. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 12:50 pm

Zelenskyy appoints ex-Canadian deputy premier as economic adviser

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday signed a decree appointing former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland as an adviser on economic development. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 12:35 pm

Private entity granted five-year contract to supply vehicle number plates for DMT

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award a contract to the M/s South Asian Technologies for the printing and supplying vehicle number plates for the Department of Motor Traffic for a period of five years. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 2:42 pm

Organized criminal gang member arrested with firearms and heroin

A member of an organized criminal gang has been arrested during a special operation carried out by the Police Special Task Force (STF). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 10:26 am

Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says

The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan oil production after U.S. forces ousted its leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a source familiar with the matter. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 9:20 am

Parliament to convene today for first sitting of 2026

Parliament is scheduled to convene today (06) for the first time this year. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 7:06 am

GMOA to consider actions over unresolved health sector issues tomorrow

A special Central Committee meeting of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is scheduled to be held tomorrow (07) to discuss possible actions in response to the government’s failure to intervene and address issues affecting the health sector. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 8:51 am

Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in Central Province

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a level 3 ‘Red’ landslide evacuation warning for three areas in two districts within the Central Province. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 1:31 pm

Major Titanic exhibition set for Liverpool in 2026

A major Titanic exhibition is set to come to Liverpool in 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 12:37 pm

Three Indian nationals arrested at BIA with ‘Kush cannabis’ valued at Rs. 500 mn

Three Indian nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 50kg of ‘Kush cannabis’. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 3:22 pm

Several roads in Galle submerged due to heavy rains

A number of roads in Galle have been flooded due to heavy rainfall in the area. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 2:27 pm

New Bill submitted to Parliament to address microfinance loan issues

National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi has announced that a new bill has been submitted to Parliament with the objective of addressing the persistent issues associated with microfinance loans. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 9:16 am

Govt. to acquire services and equipment to enhance diagnosis of non-communicable diseases

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to take necessary steps to acquire services and equipment to diagnose non-communicable diseases under the suitable public-private partnership (PPP) subject to a performance based payment scheme. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 2:50 pm

Govt to strengthen Thriposha programme through high-quality maize-based food system

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to proceed with the implementation of a project aimed at building a resilient, high-quality maize-based food system to enhance the Thriposha programme in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 4:08 pm

Sri Lanka Police launch special traffic monitoring strategies for 2026

Sri Lanka Police have launched special traffic monitoring strategies for 2026 to curb the rising number of road accidents and to improve public safety in the country, Police Media Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 4:18 pm

Stock of explosives including RPGs recovered in Vakarai

A stock of explosives has been recovered in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa by the Police Special Task Force (STF) today (06). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 6:37 pm

Nvidia launches Vera Rubin, its next major AI platform, at CES 2026

AI powerhouse Nvidia (NVDA) announced the launch of its next-generation Vera Rubin superchip at CES 2026 on Monday in Las Vegas. One of six chips that make up what Nvidia is now calling its Rubin platform, Vera Rubin combines one Vera CPU and two Rubin GPUs in a single processor. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 4:55 pm

Strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Japan’s Chugoku region

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 8:54 am

Nuwara Eliya temperature drops to 14°C, 173 mm rainfall recorded in Lahugala

The lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (06) was recorded from the Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station as 14.2 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 1:40 pm

Opposition requests chairmanship of committee probing Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ preparedness

The Chief Opposition Whip, Gayantha Karunathilaka, today requested in Parliament that the chairmanship of the Special Committee, proposed to be appointed to investigate the lack of preparedness for Cyclone ‘Ditwah,’ be assigned to the opposition. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 1:31 pm

Deadline to submit applications to serve as O/L exam examiners ends on Thursday

The deadline to submit applications to serve as examiners of answer scripts for the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination 2025 (2026) will conclude on Thursday (08), the Department of Examinations has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 6, 2026 5:55 pm

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