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Commemorative medal issued for Sri Lanka Navy’s 75th Anniversary

A new commemorative medal has been introduced in view of the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 2:38 pm

Police introduce contact numbers to provide information for systematic anti-narcotics operations in 2026

With the commencement of the New Year, the Sri Lanka Police have introduced a dedicated and streamlined mechanism enabling the public to directly provide information to Divisional Officers-in-Charge (OICs) regarding the distribution of illicit narcotics across the island. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 9:22 am

Colombo HC schedules evidence hearing in Champika Ranawaka’s Rajagiriya accident case

The Colombo High Court today (20) scheduled the next hearing for February 12 in the case filed against three defendants, including former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka over a 2016 car accident. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 4:54 pm

13 apprehended for harvesting sea cucumber illegally in seas off Kilinochchi

The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 13 individuals engaged in night diving to illegally harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the Walaipadu sea area in Kilinochchi. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 3:25 pm

BASL expresses concern over social media posts targeting Attorney General

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed its concern regarding recent posts circulating on social media targeting the Attorney General. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 10:19 pm

Kerala High Court orders repatriation of two Sri Lankan siblings detained for two years

The Kerala High Court recently directed authorities to take immediate steps to facilitate the return of two Sri Lankan nationals, including a minor, who had been detained in a transit home in Kollam for more than two years despite not being accused in any criminal case. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 6:33 pm

Sri Lanka’s proposed counterterrorism law risks further abuses – HRW

The Sri Lanka government’s proposed counterterrorism legislation includes numerous provisions similar to the current abusive law and risks facilitating the same kind of repression, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said today. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 10:52 am

Ex-commando arrested with 3 homemade grenades in Anuradhapura

The Anuradhapura Divisional Criminal Investigation Division has recovered three locally-manufactured grenades from a house in the Matale Junction area in Anuradhapura. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 1:56 pm

Taylor Swift label UMG inks licensing deal with China’s NetEase Cloud Music

U.S.-based Universal Music Group struck a deal with Chinese music streaming service NetEase Cloud Music, the two music companies announced Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 4:15 pm

Spain begins 3 days of mourning for deadly train wreck while death toll ticks up to 41

Spain woke to flags at half staff on Tuesday as the nation began three days of mourning for the victims of the deadly train accident in the country’s south, while emergency crews continued to pull bodies from the wreckage. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 3:43 pm

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron to join ‘Board of Peace’

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes, a move he claimed would push French President Emmanuel Macron to join Trump’s Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 12:41 pm

Cabinet approves signing MoU to establish Indian Ocean Coastal Alliance

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Indian Ocean Coastal Alliance, with the objectives of enhancing cooperation among member countries to improve the livelihoods of fisheries communities and ensuring the sustainable management of fisheries resources in the region. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 5:57 pm

Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight

Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. President’s presence looms large over the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 11:21 am

Ratnapura logs highest temperature for second consecutive day

The highest temperature in the country today (20) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 34.2°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 7:14 pm

Schools that were closed for A/L exams to reopen tomorrow

The second phase of the first school term for the 2026 academic year in government and government-approved private schools is scheduled to commence tomorrow (21), according to the Ministry of Education. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 5:25 pm

Opposition Leader rejects govt-proposed dates for no-confidence debate against PM

Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government is prepared to debate the no-confidence motion scheduled to be brought by the opposition against Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on January 22 and 23. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 1:55 pm

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

The British government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 10:58 am

Cold weather triggers rise in viral infections across Sri Lanka - Health experts

Health authorities have reported an increase in the spread of several viral diseases coinciding with the prevailing cold weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 9:51 am

Cabinet greenlights wage hike and relief scheme for plantation sector

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the relief measures proposed in the 2026 Budget to improve the living standards of plantation workers. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 2:57 pm

Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today

Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 6:30 am

Government Radiologic Technologists to stage token strike tomorrow

The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association has announced that the token strike scheduled for tomorrow (21) will proceed as planned. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 5:23 pm

Ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando’s appeals fixed for hearing

The Supreme Court today (20) fixed a date for the hearing of the appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their convictions on corruption charges. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 10:56 am

Cabinet approves amendments to pension provisions of state employees recruited after Jan. 2016

Cabinet approval has been granted to amend the provisions regarding pension entitlements in the appointment letters of state employees recruited after January 1, 2016. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 2:18 pm

Sajith vows to ensure justice for foreign employment scam victims

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has stated that he intends to re-submit facts to the Parliament regarding a major scam in which over 640 individuals were allegedly defrauded by two foreign employment agencies. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 12:38 pm

Celebrated Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died at home in Rome, his foundation announced Monday. He was 93. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 12:18 am

Suspect arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident targeting the vehicle carrying former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) Thusitha Halloluwa and two others in Narahenpita in May 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 3:36 pm

Late Nandana Gunathilake to be laid to rest tomorrow

he burial of the late Nandana Gunathilake is set to take place following a decision taken by his family. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 7:08 pm

Businessman arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle ‘Kush’

A Sri Lankan businessman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis, with an estimated street value of Rs. 1 million, into the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 2:35 pm

Chinese companies ready to invest in dairy farms and agri produce in Sri Lanka

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to invest in Sri Lanka. The proposed investments aim to utilise unused land in the country to develop large-scale dairy farms and export-oriented agricultural products, including vegetables and fruits. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 12:22 pm

All three generators of Norochcholai Power plant reconnected to national grid

All generators of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant, which had been temporarily shut down due to maintenance work, have now been restored to normal operation. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 1:42 pm

Teachers’ salary increase approved under 2025 Budget proposals credited to accounts

The increased teachers’ salaries, implemented from January 1, 2026, proposed through the 2025 Budget, have been credited to respective accounts today (20), the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 6:42 pm

Five suspects including woman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting

Five suspects, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Jinthupitiya, which resulted in the death of one person and caused injuries to two small children on 16 January, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 9:52 am

Heavy snow in US strands drivers in 100-vehicle crash

Law enforcement officials said on Monday (Jan 19) that they were working to clear roads after a 100-vehicle crash occurred on snow-blanketed roads in the northern state of Michigan. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 9:50 am

Petition filed by Balangoda Kassapa Thero fixed for hearing at Appeals Court

The Court of Appeal has ordered that the writ petition seeking the annulment of the order issued by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to remand two Buddhist monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, be taken up for consideration on January 22. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2026 2:10 pm

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