Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets: CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka should seek to change the targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe noted. MORE..
- Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks
- Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court
- Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
- Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
- Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets: CBSL Governor
- Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena
- Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach
- Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry
- ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme launch today
- 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
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10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A total of 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters this morning (13). MORE..
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme launch today
The inauguration of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme will take place in Colombo today (13). MORE..
Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if US President Donald Trump did not move quickly to secure the Arctic island, Interfax reported on Monday (Jan 12). MORE..
Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach
Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Ahungalla Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. MORE..
Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena
An individual linked to a criminal incident has been arrested with a firearm in Thalahena yesterday (12), police stated. MORE..
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties to Iran, a move that could put pressure on Tehran as anti-government protests enter a third week. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces today (13), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court
Myanmar wanted to erase the Rohingya people through its use of “genocidal policies”, The Gambia’s foreign minister Dawda Jallow has told the UN’s top court. MORE..
Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks
Approximately 4,800 landslides have been identified through satellite-based assessments conducted following Cyclone Ditwah, the Director General of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, Kumari Meegahakotuwa stated. MORE..
Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US
Iran said on Monday it is keeping communications open with the U.S. as President Donald Trump weighed responses to a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, which pose one of the stiffest challenges to clerical rule since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. MORE..
Man who attempted to attack police officers with a machete shot dead
An individual who allegedly attempted to attack police officers with a sharp weapon in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa has been shot dead by police. MORE..
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Minister Lal Kantha should immediately retract his statement: National Sangha Council
If the government fails to take appropriate action against Minister K.D. Lal Kantha for making insulting and degrading remarks against the Maha Sangha, it will soon have to face serious consequences, the Chairman of the National Sangha Council, Venerable Liyanwala Sasana Rathana Thero stated. MORE..
Highest temperature recorded in Katunayake, Lowest from Nuwara Eliya
The highest temperature recorded in the country today (12) was 31.5°C, reported from the Katunayake Meteorological Station, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
Parliamentary Secretariat refutes news articles claiming Speaker directed to take action against its employees for using drugs
The Parliamentary Secretariat has refuted news articles circulated in media under the headline “Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has decided to take strict action regarding a group of employees using drugs, alcohol and cigarettes within the Parliamentary premises.” MORE..
Four killed in bus-car head-on collision in Murasumoddai
Four persons have died in a road accident along the Paranthan–Mullaitivu road in Murasumoddai, Kilinochchi, this evening (12), police stated. MORE..
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme launch today
The inauguration of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme will take place in Colombo today (13). MORE..
Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if US President Donald Trump did not move quickly to secure the Arctic island, Interfax reported on Monday (Jan 12). MORE..
Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach
Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Ahungalla Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. MORE..
Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena
An individual linked to a criminal incident has been arrested with a firearm in Thalahena yesterday (12), police stated. MORE..
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties to Iran, a move that could put pressure on Tehran as anti-government protests enter a third week. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces today (13), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court
Myanmar wanted to erase the Rohingya people through its use of “genocidal policies”, The Gambia’s foreign minister Dawda Jallow has told the UN’s top court. MORE..
Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks
Approximately 4,800 landslides have been identified through satellite-based assessments conducted following Cyclone Ditwah, the Director General of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, Kumari Meegahakotuwa stated. MORE..
Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US
Iran said on Monday it is keeping communications open with the U.S. as President Donald Trump weighed responses to a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, which pose one of the stiffest challenges to clerical rule since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. MORE..
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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia’s social media ban
About 550,000 accounts were blocked by Meta during the first days of Australia’s landmark social media ban for kids. MORE..
Apple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025
Apple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025
Global smartphone shipments rose 2 per cent year-on-year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday. MORE..
Online shopping in future will be AI-driven, says Google CEO
Online shopping in future will be AI-driven, says Google CEO
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the launch of the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), saying that artificial intelligence (AI) agents will play a major role in the way people shop in the near future. MORE..
ISRO spy satellite launch tomorrow to boost India’s private space ecosystem
ISRO spy satellite launch tomorrow to boost India’s private space ecosystem
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its 64th Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission tomorrow, marking a critical moment for India’s space program and signalling the rise of the country’s private space ecosystem. MORE..
Entertainment
Mogo Studios releases trailer of Sri Lanka’s first animated film for global audience
Mogo Studios has released the trailer of Sri Lanka’s first animated film for a global audience, “The Secret of the Moonstone”. MORE..
Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners
Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners
The Golden Globe Awards have been handed out in Los Angeles, honouring the best in film and television of the past 12 months. MORE..
Chalamet beats DiCaprio at Hollywood’s Golden Globes
Chalamet beats DiCaprio at Hollywood’s Golden Globes
Timothee Chalamet triumphed in one of the most competitive categories at the Golden Globes on Sunday, taking the trophy for best male actor in a movie musical or comedy for his role as a professional table tennis player in “Marty Supreme.” MORE..
Hollywood stars battle for awards at 2026 Golden Globes
Hollywood stars battle for awards at 2026 Golden Globes
Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet and other top names will compete for top honours at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, a key event in the run-up to the Academy Awards. MORE..
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Sports
Australia great Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket
Australia captain Alyssa Healy will retire from all forms of cricket following the upcoming series against India. MORE..
Michael Carrick favourite for Man Utd caretaker role
Michael Carrick has emerged as favourite to be appointed Manchester United caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process. MORE..
Nabi, Eisakhil become first father-son duo to bat together in top-tier T20 league
Hassan Eisakhil’s match-winning knock for Noakhali Express in the Bangladesh Premier League came with a slice of history, as he batted alongside his father, Mohammad Nabi, to become the first father-son duo to share the crease in a top-tier T20 league. MORE..
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in rain-hit third T20I to level series
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the rain-reduced third and final T20I to level the three-match T20I series 1-1 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. MORE..
Shanaka stars as Sri Lanka post 160/6 in must win encounter against Pakistan
Skipper Dasun Shanaka spearheaded to help Sri Lanka post 160/6 against Pakistan in the rain curtailed third and final T20I of the series at the Ranger Dambulla International Stadium. MORE..
