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Principals’ Association alleges absence of formal educational plan for Grade 6 students

Principals’ Association alleges absence of formal educational plan for Grade 6 students

Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro

Precious metal prices have risen after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro increased investors’ concerns about geopolitical risks. MORE..

Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen appears before Bribery Commission

Former Minister and Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (05), following a summon issued by the commission. MORE..

28,333 individuals inspected during nationwide special operations

Under a special nationwide operation to curb crime and narcotics, a total of 22 suspects directly linked to various criminal activities have been arrested. MORE..

Interim Venezuelan leader invites Trump to ‘collaborate,’ seeks ‘respectful relations’

Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez invited U.S. President Donald Trump “to collaborate” and said she seeks “respectful relations” in a newly conciliatory message released Sunday night. MORE..

Trump says second Venezuela strike possible if government does not cooperate

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States might launch a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro if remaining members of the administration do not cooperate with his efforts to get the country “fixed.” MORE..

Three arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila

A total of three suspects have been arrested by the Thanamalwila Police in connection with illegal excavations carried out in search of artifacts. MORE..

56-year old woman arrested with over 100 bottles of illicit liquor

A female suspect has been arrested in the Bajangoda area of the Meerigama Police Division with 1,080 litres of “Goda” (six barrels) used for the illegal distillation of liquor, 81 litres of illicit liquor (109 bottles), and equipment used for brewing. MORE..

Nicolás Maduro will appear in U.S. federal court today

Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance in U.S. federal court today. MORE..

Dy Foreign Minister says actions underway on Sri Lankan fishing vessel destroyed in Seychelles Waters

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, says measures are currently being taken by coordinating with officials of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Seychelles regarding the seizure and destruction of a foreign fishing vessel within the Seychelles maritime zone. MORE..

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Ex-Sathosa Transport Manager remanded; Police seek to arrest ex-Minister Johnston Fernando (English)

Ex-Sathosa Transport Manager remanded; Police seek to arrest ex-Minister Johnston Fernando (English)

JVP condemns US strikes in Venezuela; SL urges respect for national sovereignty (English)

TUs, energy sector experts oppose CEB's proposed 11.5% electricity tariff hike (English)

First school term of 2026 begins tomorrow; No extension of school hours as planned previously (English)

Sarvajana Balaya leader Dilith Jayaweera inspects restoration of temples in Kandy (English)

Nearly 99% of cyclone-damaged infrastructure restored within a month - Minister Bimal (English)

'Who should be held accountable for destruction of free education system?' - Sajith (English)

Govt has created a crisis within the education sector - CTU's Joseph Stalin (English)

No extension of school hours in 2026, Education Ministry says (English)

Dangerous threat lies beneath controversial education reforms - MP Dilith Jayaweera (English)

Matugama PS Chariman remanded for obstruction of Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary's duties (English)

CEB proposes 11.57% electricity tariff hike for first quarter of 2026 (English)

Welcoming 2026:New Year celebrations from Sri Lanka and across the world (English)

Technology

Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide free internet services in Venezuela through February 3

Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide free internet services in Venezuela through February 3

Wolf moon lights up the sky this weekend as final supermoon until late 2026

Wolf moon lights up the sky this weekend as final supermoon until late 2026

China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller

China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller

France plans social media ban for children under 15

France plans social media ban for children under 15

Entertainment

Critics Choice Awards 2025: Jimmy Kimmel wins Best Talk Show, thanks Trump for ‘doing many ridiculous things every day’

Critics Choice Awards 2025: Jimmy Kimmel wins Best Talk Show, thanks Trump for ‘doing many ridiculous things every day’

Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ No. 1, as James Cameron’s sci-fi epic crosses $1B

Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ No. 1, as James Cameron’s sci-fi epic crosses $1B

Vijay’s last film Jana Nayagan clocks record advance sales, earns INR 150 mln worldwide

Vijay’s last film Jana Nayagan clocks record advance sales, earns INR 150 mln worldwide

Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist

Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist

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Damien Martyn makes ‘miraculous’ recovery from life-threatening coma

Damien Martyn makes ‘miraculous’ recovery from life-threatening coma

Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup citing safety concerns

Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka Head Coach after T20 World Cup

IPL side KKR release Mustafizur after BCCI request

Retiring Khawaja criticises ‘racial stereotypes’