GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action from tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide indefinite trade union action from tomorrow (January 26). MORE..
- 443 arrested for driving under the influence during special island-wide raid
- Indian products must be synonymous with top quality: PM Modi
- Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry
- GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action from tomorrow
- Six Gampaha Crimes Division arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest
- Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear
- Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow
- Myanmar’s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win
- Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya
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Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest remanded
Six police officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest have been remanded until tomorrow (26).
Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya
A shooting has occurred at the R.A.D. Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya this morning (25), police stated.
Myanmar’s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win
Myanmar’s junta chief on Sunday dismissed foreign criticism of the war-torn country’s general election as a final round of voting took place, with the military-backed party having secured a majority of seats in previous rounds. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (26), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Six Gampaha Crimes Division arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest
Six officers of the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, police stated. MORE..
Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry
Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised concerns about the decision to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff Chaminda Kularatne from his post allegedly without a charge sheet, an inquiry, or even a right to be heard. MORE..
Indian products must be synonymous with top quality: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged industry and start ups to focus on quality and resolve to make excellence a benchmark in manufacturing. MORE..
443 arrested for driving under the influence during special island-wide raid
A total of 571 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 (24). MORE..
Last two giant pandas in Japan set to leave for China
Japanese panda fans gathered Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China this week. MORE..
IFC announces investment program worth US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a high-impact investment program of US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses and accelerate the country’s transition from economic stabilization to sustainable growth. MORE..
Four including woman killed in separate road accidents
Four people, including a woman, have been killed in separate road accidents reported from several areas, police said. MORE..
WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal ‘untrue’
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday depicted as ‘untrue’ the reasons given by the United States for its withdrawal from the global health watchdog. MORE..
Today marks 28 years since LTTE bombing at Kandy Dalada Maligawa
Today marks 28 years since the LTTE terrorists carried out a bomb attack on the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy. MORE..
Large number of local and foreign tourists visit Nuwara Eliya amid record low temperatures
A large number of local and foreign tourists have visited Nuwara Eliya during the weekend holiday. MORE..
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Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach
A Russian woman has died after drowning while swimming at Bentota Beach. MORE..
Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya
A shooting has occurred at the R.A.D. Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya this morning (25), police stated.
Myanmar’s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win
Myanmar’s junta chief on Sunday dismissed foreign criticism of the war-torn country’s general election as a final round of voting took place, with the military-backed party having secured a majority of seats in previous rounds. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (26), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Six Gampaha Crimes Division arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest
Six officers of the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, police stated. MORE..
Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry
Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised concerns about the decision to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff Chaminda Kularatne from his post allegedly without a charge sheet, an inquiry, or even a right to be heard. MORE..
Indian products must be synonymous with top quality: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged industry and start ups to focus on quality and resolve to make excellence a benchmark in manufacturing. MORE..
443 arrested for driving under the influence during special island-wide raid
A total of 571 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 (24). MORE..
Last two giant pandas in Japan set to leave for China
Japanese panda fans gathered Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China this week. MORE..
IFC announces investment program worth US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a high-impact investment program of US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses and accelerate the country’s transition from economic stabilization to sustainable growth. MORE..
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Technology
Meta halts teens’ access to AI characters globally
Meta Platforms said on Friday it will suspend teenagers’ access to its existing AI characters across all of its apps worldwide, as it builds an updated iteration of those for teen users. MORE..
AI could be smarter than all of humanity in five years, says Elon Musk
AI could be smarter than all of humanity in five years, says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said artificial intelligence (AI) is on track to become smarter than all of humanity combined within the next five years — a shift he believes will change how people work, move and even find purpose. MORE..
The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed
The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed
The joint venture acquiring TikTok’s US assets has been formally established and has announced its leadership team, according to the company, one day before the deadline set by President Donald Trump for the app’s US assets to be spun off by Chinese parent company ByteDance. MORE..
Ubisoft eyes ‘major reset’ as ‘Prince of Persia’ remake among 6 games axed amid layoffs, studio closures
Ubisoft eyes ‘major reset’ as ‘Prince of Persia’ remake among 6 games axed amid layoffs, studio closures
Six highly awaited games have been axed at French video game developer Ubisoft, as a part of what the company calls a “major organisational, operational, and portfolio reset”. MORE..
Entertainment
Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear
American climber Alex Honnold has successfully scaled a Taiwan skyscraper without a rope, harness or safety equipment. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announced
Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announced
The much-anticipated release date of Siddharth Anand’s King, led by Shah Rukh Khan, is out. Set to be a major festive release, the film will hit the screens on December 24, 2026. MORE..
Chinese lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year
Chinese lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year
In southwest China’s Sichuan province, the annual Zigong International Lantern Festival kicked off on Friday, showcasing the centuries-old art of illuminated lanterns on a grand scale. MORE..
Harry Styles announces global tour dates with 30 nights in New York City
Harry Styles announces global tour dates with 30 nights in New York City
Harry Styles is officially getting ready for a seven-city residency, with the singer announcing his upcoming world tour, Together Together, on Thursday via Instagram. MORE..
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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Qatar
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Riyal | 84.9971 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.6148 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.3445 |
Sports
Bangladesh absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment for the game: players body
The absence of Bangladesh from next month’s Twenty20 World Cup is a sad moment for the game and should serve as a call for stakeholders to work towards uniting the sport, not dividing it, the international cricketers’ association said on Sunday. MORE..
Pakistan squad for 2026 T20 World Cup announced
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. MORE..
England captain criticises ‘worst ever’ pitch after ODI win over Sri Lanka
England captain Harry Brook criticised the pitch used for the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo, calling it “probably the worst” he had ever played on. MORE..
England beat Sri Lanka, level ODI series 1-1
The England cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the 2nd ODI held at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Saturday. MORE..
England bowl out Sri Lanka for 219 in second ODI
England bowlers were spot on with their line and length in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, dismissing the hosts for 219 in 49.3 overs. MORE..
