Janani Imathma crowned winner of ‘Derana Dream Star - Season 12’
Janani Imathma was crowned the winner of “Derana Dream Star Season 12”, at the Grand Finale held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on Saturday night (17). MORE..
- ‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral
- Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead
- Minister Nalinda Jayatissa calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters
- Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain
- Demerit points system for traffic offences to be implemented from July-end
- Education reform process will not be reversed - PM Harini
- Iran’s leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests
- Rare purple star sapphire, claimed to be biggest of its kind, unveiled in Sri Lanka
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- Janani Imathma crowned winner of ‘Derana Dream Star - Season 12’
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Trump says 8 European countries will be charged 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland, setting up a potentially dangerous test of U.S. partnerships in Europe. MORE..
Rare purple star sapphire, claimed to be biggest of its kind, unveiled in Sri Lanka
A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million. MORE..
Iran’s leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed President Donald Trump for weeks of protests after rights groups said a violent crackdown by security forces had claimed thousands of lives. MORE..
Education reform process will not be reversed - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed that the ongoing education reform process will proceed without hindrance, emphasizing that the government has not taken a single step back from implementing transformative changes in the education sector. MORE..
Demerit points system for traffic offences to be implemented from July-end
The demerit points system for drivers who violate traffic laws is scheduled to be implemented from the end of July, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera. MORE..
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Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing near Makassar, with videos circulating on social media appearing to show debris on a mountain close to the area where contact with the plane was lost, according to flight-tracking data and local media reports. MORE..
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, and Deputy Minister of Health Dr Hansaka Wijemuni have paid a visit to the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and received their blessings. MORE..
Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead
Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. MORE..
Special announcement on 2025 A/L Home Economics practical exam
The Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka, has issued a special announcement regarding the practical examination for the subject of Home Economics for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination (2025). MORE..
MP Asoka Ranwala’s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident
Former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala’s wife has been hospitalized following a car accident, Biyagama Police said. MORE..
Several train services including night mail trains to resume
The Railway Department of Sri Lanka has taken steps to resume several train services, including the night mail trains from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, which were suspended due to Cyclone “Ditwah”. MORE..
Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today
The lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (17) was recorded at the Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station at 8.0 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Three associates of ‘Dubai Ishara’ arrested with heroin in Gampola
Three suspects involved in the sale of narcotics linked to “Dubai Ishara”—a major drug trafficker operating a local drug network from Dubai—were arrested by the Gampola Police this morning (17). MORE..
Sri Lanka welcomes over 130,000 tourists in first 15 days of 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 131,898 tourists visited the country during the first 15 days of 2026. MORE..
Indian Army constructs third Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka, restoring connectivity
The Indian Army has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka’s B-492 Highway, linking Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province, restoring a critical lifeline that was severed for over a month following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Rare purple star sapphire, claimed to be biggest of its kind, unveiled in Sri Lanka
A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million. MORE..
Iran’s leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed President Donald Trump for weeks of protests after rights groups said a violent crackdown by security forces had claimed thousands of lives. MORE..
Education reform process will not be reversed - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed that the ongoing education reform process will proceed without hindrance, emphasizing that the government has not taken a single step back from implementing transformative changes in the education sector. MORE..
Demerit points system for traffic offences to be implemented from July-end
The demerit points system for drivers who violate traffic laws is scheduled to be implemented from the end of July, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera. MORE..
Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing near Makassar, with videos circulating on social media appearing to show debris on a mountain close to the area where contact with the plane was lost, according to flight-tracking data and local media reports. MORE..
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, and Deputy Minister of Health Dr Hansaka Wijemuni have paid a visit to the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and received their blessings. MORE..
Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead
Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. MORE..
Special announcement on 2025 A/L Home Economics practical exam
The Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka, has issued a special announcement regarding the practical examination for the subject of Home Economics for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination (2025). MORE..
MP Asoka Ranwala’s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident
Former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala’s wife has been hospitalized following a car accident, Biyagama Police said. MORE..
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Technology
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years could be launched by Nasa as soon as the first week of February. MORE..
ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
Adverts will soon appear at the top of the AI tool ChatGPT for some users, the company OpenAI has announced. MORE..
Musk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown
Musk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown
Iran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has served as a lifeline against state-imposed internet blackouts since its deployment during the war in Ukraine. MORE..
TikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure
TikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure
TikTok will start rolling out new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, it told Reuters on Friday (Jan 16), as the ByteDance-owned platform faces regulatory pressure to better identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13. MORE..
Entertainment
‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral
An app called “Are you dead” targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the company to introduce a subscription fee and change its name for a global audience. MORE..
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years at the helm of the studio that makes Star Wars, one of the highest-grossing Hollywood franchises in history. MORE..
Netflix inks global deal to stream Sony Pictures’ films after theatrical window
Netflix inks global deal to stream Sony Pictures’ films after theatrical window
Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment have reached a new agreement that would bring films such as “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” to the streaming giant’s customers worldwide after they play in cinemas, the companies said on Thursday. MORE..
Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title
Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title
After 1,336 days, the wait is over for Harry Styles fans - he has announced his return to music. MORE..
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Sports
Sri Lanka thrash Japan by 203 runs in U19 World Cup opener
Sri Lanka thrashed hapless Japan by 203 runs in their opening game of the U-19 Cricket World Cup in Windhoek, Namibia. MORE..
ICC officials to visit Bangladesh to resolve T20 World Cup deadlock
A two-member team of the ICC will land in Dhaka on Saturday to resolve the deadlock surrounding Bangladesh’s participation in next month’s T20 World Cup in India, hoping to allay their security concerns having already indicated that a change of venue is impractical. MORE..
Princess of Wales hosts England Women’s Rugby World Cup winners
The Princess of Wales hosted England’s women’s rugby union team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September. MORE..
Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown
Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane’s Senegal in this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah’s dreams of winning the title were again dashed. MORE..
FM Derana announced as Official Radio Broadcaster for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
In a country where cricket is more than a sport and every delivery is felt in the heart, FM Derana was announced as the Official Radio Broadcaster in Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at a media briefing held on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at the Sea Festival Hall of the Sri Lanka Tourism Board. MORE..
