Restaurant owner injured in Marine Drive shooting succumbs
The restaurant owner who was injured in a shooting incident on Marine Drive in Dehiwala has succumbed to his injuries, police said. MORE..
- DV Chanaka challenges Energy Minister to debate over coal tender allegations
- Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in two districts
- Deep depression in Bay of Bengal to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met Dept.
- PM says 65 out of 102 legal cases withdrawn between 2019-2024 have been re-filed
- Sri Lanka ranked most affordable place to live or retire in 2026
- No risks for Sri Pada pilgrimage via Hatton route - NBRO
- One killed, several injured as two buses and lorry collide in Mawanella
- US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on Foreign Minister
- CEA directed to halt all construction activities in Ambuluwawa
- Restaurant owner injured in Marine Drive shooting succumbs
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CEA directed to halt all construction activities in Ambuluwawa
The Ministry of Environment has instructed the Central Environment Authority (CEA) to take necessary steps to halt all construction activities within the Ambuluwawa Mountain region and environmental area. MORE..
US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, today received a farewell call from the outgoing United States Ambassador Julie Chung, who is set to conclude her four-year tenure as Washington’s envoy to Colombo. MORE..
One killed, several injured as two buses and lorry collide in Mawanella
One person was killed, and several others were injured when two buses and a lorry collided on the Colombo-Kandy main road in the Palpatha area of Mawanella at around 3.30 p.m. today (09). MORE..
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January 9, 2026 6:53 pm
No risks for Sri Pada pilgrimage via Hatton route - NBRO
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has confirmed that there is no risk to pilgrims worshipping Sri Pada following the restoration of the Mahagiridamba area on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was previously affected by a landslide. MORE..
PM says 65 out of 102 legal cases withdrawn between 2019-2024 have been re-filed
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government does not act to protect any individual based on their status, noting that this is clearly evident through the judicial processes currently underway. MORE..
Deep depression in Bay of Bengal to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met Dept.
The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located approximately 160 km east of Batticaloa at 1:00 p.m. on 9 January 2026. MORE..
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in two districts
In view of the prevailing conditions in Sri Lanka, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Red (Level 3) Landslide Evacuation Warnings for the Udadumbara Divisional Secretariat Division in the Kandy District, as well as the Nildandhahinna and Walapane Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Nuwara Eliya District. MORE..
DV Chanaka challenges Energy Minister to debate over coal tender allegations
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament D.V. Chanaka has challenged Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody to a public debate on any media platform regarding the allegations of corruption in the coal tender process. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded
Five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Drug trafficker sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession
The Colombo High Court has sentenced a defendant convicted of drug trafficking to life imprisonment under the charges of possession and trafficking of heroin. MORE..
India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, Lutnick says
India’s trade pact with the United States was delayed because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a telephone call to President Donald Trump to close a deal they were negotiating, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Friday. MORE..
Landfill collapse kills 1 and leaves at least 38 missing in Philippine
An avalanche of garbage and debris buried or trapped workers in low-slung buildings at a landfill in the Philippines, killing one person, injuring a dozen and leaving 38 others missing, officials said Friday. MORE..
Over 20,000 new houses to be built under post-disaster reconstruction efforts – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that between 20,000 and 25,000 new houses are expected to be constructed during the reconstruction activities following the damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
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January 9, 2026 1:13 pm
Decision taken to remove web links from education modules - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the Academic Advisory Board of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has ordered that no web links be included in future modules prepared for the second and third terms under the government’s education reform program. MORE..
Speaker rejects motion to appoint select committee on Judicial Service Commission
The Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has declared that a motion submitted by 31 Members of Parliament on 21 November 2025, proposing the appointment of a parliamentary select committee to oversee the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), is out of order and unconstitutional. MORE..
US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, today received a farewell call from the outgoing United States Ambassador Julie Chung, who is set to conclude her four-year tenure as Washington’s envoy to Colombo. MORE..
One killed, several injured as two buses and lorry collide in Mawanella
One person was killed, and several others were injured when two buses and a lorry collided on the Colombo-Kandy main road in the Palpatha area of Mawanella at around 3.30 p.m. today (09). MORE..
No risks for Sri Pada pilgrimage via Hatton route - NBRO
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has confirmed that there is no risk to pilgrims worshipping Sri Pada following the restoration of the Mahagiridamba area on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was previously affected by a landslide. MORE..
PM says 65 out of 102 legal cases withdrawn between 2019-2024 have been re-filed
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government does not act to protect any individual based on their status, noting that this is clearly evident through the judicial processes currently underway. MORE..
Deep depression in Bay of Bengal to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met Dept.
The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located approximately 160 km east of Batticaloa at 1:00 p.m. on 9 January 2026. MORE..
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in two districts
In view of the prevailing conditions in Sri Lanka, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Red (Level 3) Landslide Evacuation Warnings for the Udadumbara Divisional Secretariat Division in the Kandy District, as well as the Nildandhahinna and Walapane Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Nuwara Eliya District. MORE..
DV Chanaka challenges Energy Minister to debate over coal tender allegations
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament D.V. Chanaka has challenged Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody to a public debate on any media platform regarding the allegations of corruption in the coal tender process. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded
Five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Drug trafficker sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession
The Colombo High Court has sentenced a defendant convicted of drug trafficking to life imprisonment under the charges of possession and trafficking of heroin. MORE..
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Astronaut’s ‘serious medical condition’ forces Nasa to end space station mission early
Nasa has said it will return a four-person crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS), cutting short their mission a month early because of a “serious medical condition” affecting one of the astronauts. MORE..
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the US which can analyse people’s medical records to give them better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns. MORE..
Spotify expands its monetisation program
Spotify expands its monetisation program
Spotify is expanding its monetisation programme for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix in the booming market. MORE..
Tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under new UK rules
Tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under new UK rules
Technology companies in Britain will be required to block unsolicited sexual images under online safety rules taking effect on Thursday, as governments worldwide step up efforts to curb abuse and risks linked to artificial intelligence. MORE..
Entertainment
Sri Lanka ranked most affordable place to live or retire in 2026
International Living magazine has identified the five most affordable places to live or retire in 2026, which scored the highest in the cost-of-living category of its 2026 Global Retirement Index. MORE..
‘Toxic’ teaser, featuring Yash, garners over 200 million views
‘Toxic’ teaser, featuring Yash, garners over 200 million views
The teaser for director Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash, has garnered over 200 million views and 5.5 million likes across platforms in 24 hours of its release, announced the film’s producer Venkat K Narayana’s banner KVN Productions earlier today. MORE..
‘Sinners’ expected to beat Titanic’s 29 year old record at the Oscars despite recent snub
‘Sinners’ expected to beat Titanic’s 29 year old record at the Oscars despite recent snub
Sinners may redraw Oscar history while dragging old biases into the spotlight. MORE..
Bruno Mars returns with The Romantic in February, his first album in 10 years
Bruno Mars returns with The Romantic in February, his first album in 10 years
Bruno Mars has completed his next album. Title The Romantic, it’s slated to be released on Feb 27, with new music also dropping on Friday (Jan 9). MORE..
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Sports
Pakistan, Sri Lanka second T20I abandoned due to rain
The second T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been called off due to rain here at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. MORE..
PSG clinch French Super Cup after shootout win over Marseille
Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier was the hero as Paris St Germain clinched their fourth consecutive French Super Cup title, beating rivals Olympique de Marseille 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 2-2 draw in Kuwait on Thursday. MORE..
Australia completes 4-1 Ashes triumph after nervy Sydney win
Australia had a few nervous moments but safely chased down their 160-run victory target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes test on Thursday for a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 series triumph. MORE..
We want to play T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka - Bangladesh’s sports advisor
Bangladesh’s sports advisor Asif Nazrul has doubled down on the BCB’s request to the ICC to move their T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns. He said the BCB would attempt to convince the ICC of the gravity of the issue, which related to player safety and “Bangladesh’s dignity.” MORE..
Pakistan secure 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first T20I
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the first T20I in Dambulla to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. MORE..
