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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..

| January 20, 2026 1:55 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..

| January 20, 2026 1:42 pm

Private sector minimum wage increased to Rs. 30,000

The minimum wage of employees in the private sector has been increased by Rs. 3,000, with effect from January 01. MORE..

| January 20, 2026 1:27 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..

| January 20, 2026 12:41 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..

| January 20, 2026 12:38 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..

| January 20, 2026 12:22 pm

Govt earned Rs. 904 bln from vehicle imports, more than double the expected income

The government has generated a total income of Rs. 904 billion from vehicle imports, significantly surpassing the initially projected target of Rs. 441 billion. MORE..

| January 20, 2026 12:15 pm

Sri Lanka Police expresses gratitude for UAE’s continued support in combating transnational crimes

Sri Lanka Police has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relevant authorities for their cooperation in the successful deportation of three wanted suspects to Sri Lanka on January 15. MORE..

| January 20, 2026 12:14 pm

At least 13 children killed in school bus crash in South Africa

Preliminary reports indicate 11 schoolchildren died at the scene, with two others succumbing to their injuries later in hospital. MORE..

| January 20, 2026 11:23 am

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..

| January 20, 2026 11:21 am

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..

| January 20, 2026 10:56 am

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..

| January 20, 2026 10:52 am

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..

| January 20, 2026 9:52 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..

| January 20, 2026 9:51 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..

| January 20, 2026 9:50 am

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..

| January 20, 2026 9:22 am

Last-minute revision in Grade 6 English language module carried out without proper methodology: Minister Bimal

It has been revealed that a last-minute revision to the Grade 6 English language module introduced under the new education reforms was carried out without following the proper methodology. MORE..

| January 20, 2026 8:29 am

Suspect arrested with over Rs. 283 mln, two vehicles in Ibbagamuwa

A suspect has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act with Rs. 283,300,000 in cash and two vehicles suspected to have been illegally acquired. MORE..

| January 20, 2026 7:34 am

Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests

Donald Trump has vowed to “100%” follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland. MORE..

| January 20, 2026 6:41 am

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..

| January 20, 2026 6:30 am

IMF raises India’s GDP growth projection

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday revised its estimate of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the current financial year (April 2025-March 2026) upward to 7.3 percent, from its earlier prediction of 6.6 percent. MORE..

| January 19, 2026 9:38 pm

Notice issued on Cinnamon Gardens Police minor complaints OIC

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a notice ordering the Officer-in-Charge of the Minor Complaints Division of the Cinnamon Gardens Police, who conducted investigations into a case filed against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and six other accused, to appear before court. MORE..

| January 19, 2026 8:49 pm

Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara’s FR petition

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has withdrawn the Fundamental Rights petition he filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the South Korean visa issue. MORE..

| January 19, 2026 8:21 pm

SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident

A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver attached to the Kebithigollewa Depot has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of causing the death of a person. MORE..

| January 19, 2026 7:57 pm

Donald Trump sets US$ 1 billion price tag for Board of Peace membership

A draft charter of the Gaza “Board of Peace,” sent to about 60 countries by the Trump administration in the United States, reportedly calls for members to contribute US$ 1 billion in cash if they want their membership to last more than three years. MORE..

| January 19, 2026 7:30 pm