GMOA to launch island-wide token strike today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a 48-hour island-wide token strike will be carried out in hospitals from 8.00 a.m. today (23). MORE..
- Vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ leads all Oscar nominees with 16 nods
- China to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural revitalisation
- Three dead after abutment wall collapses in Ahangama
- Japan suspends world’s largest nuclear plant hours after restart
- Showers expected in several districts today
- EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again
- The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed
- GMOA to launch island-wide token strike today
- JSC issues circular on annual salary increment criteria for Labour Tribunal Presidents
- Another suspect arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
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Another suspect arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Jinthupitiya, which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two small children on January 16, 2026, police said. MORE..
JSC issues circular on annual salary increment criteria for Labour Tribunal Presidents
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Sri Lanka has issued a circular outlining the criteria for granting annual salary increments to Presidents of Labour Tribunals. MORE..
EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again
EU leaders heaved a sigh of relief over Donald Trump’s U-turn on Greenland as they met for an emergency summit in Brussels late on Thursday. MORE..
Showers expected in several districts today
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts from today evening (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Japan suspends world’s largest nuclear plant hours after restart
Japan has suspended operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant, hours after its restart, its operator has said. MORE..
Three dead after abutment wall collapses in Ahangama
Three individuals were killed after an abutment wall and mound of earth collapsed on them at a construction site in the Pelassa area of Ahangama, the Ahangama Police said. MORE..
China to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural revitalisation
A high-level discussion on addressing challenges in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector and related environmental concerns was held this morning (22) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Secretary to the President, ...MORE..
Surgeries resume at Chilaw Hospital following UNFPA-supported emergency repairs after Cyclone Ditwah
Surgical services have resumed at the District General Hospital, Chilaw, following emergency repairs supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero gives statement to CID over Grade 6 module
Venerable Ulapane Sumangala Thero, President of the Association of Educational Professionals, has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (22) to provide a statement regarding the Grade 6 English language module issue. MORE..
Indictments filed against Arjuna Ranatunga and brother in corruption case
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (22) that indictments have been filed in the Colombo High Court against former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and his brother, Dhammika Ranatunga. MORE..
Oman and Indonesian naval ships arrive at Colombo Port
The Royal Navy of Oman ship ‘AL SEEB’ arrived at the Port of Colombo today (22) on a logistics replenishment visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos signing ceremony
US President Donald Trump signed the charter to formally launch his “Board of Peace” initiative in Davos on Thursday, calling it a “very exciting day, long in the making”. MORE..
No Cabinet discussion on removal of Attorney General – Justice Minister
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, stated that no discussion regarding the removal of the Attorney General took place during the Cabinet meeting. MORE..
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GMOA to launch island-wide token strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a 48-hour island-wide token strike will commence from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (23).MORE..
SC determination on MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill to be submitted to Speaker
The Supreme Court has concluded its review of the petitions filed challenging the bill submitted to Parliament for the abolition of parliamentary pensions. MORE..
JSC issues circular on annual salary increment criteria for Labour Tribunal Presidents
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Sri Lanka has issued a circular outlining the criteria for granting annual salary increments to Presidents of Labour Tribunals. MORE..
EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again
EU leaders heaved a sigh of relief over Donald Trump’s U-turn on Greenland as they met for an emergency summit in Brussels late on Thursday. MORE..
Showers expected in several districts today
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts from today evening (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Japan suspends world’s largest nuclear plant hours after restart
Japan has suspended operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant, hours after its restart, its operator has said. MORE..
Three dead after abutment wall collapses in Ahangama
Three individuals were killed after an abutment wall and mound of earth collapsed on them at a construction site in the Pelassa area of Ahangama, the Ahangama Police said. MORE..
China to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural revitalisation
A high-level discussion on addressing challenges in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector and related environmental concerns was held this morning (22) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Secretary to the President, ...MORE..
Surgeries resume at Chilaw Hospital following UNFPA-supported emergency repairs after Cyclone Ditwah
Surgical services have resumed at the District General Hospital, Chilaw, following emergency repairs supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero gives statement to CID over Grade 6 module
Venerable Ulapane Sumangala Thero, President of the Association of Educational Professionals, has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (22) to provide a statement regarding the Grade 6 English language module issue. MORE..
Indictments filed against Arjuna Ranatunga and brother in corruption case
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (22) that indictments have been filed in the Colombo High Court against former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and his brother, Dhammika Ranatunga. MORE..
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Technology
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..
Apple to revamp Siri as a built-in chatbot: Report
Apple to revamp Siri as a built-in chatbot: Report
Apple plans to revamp Siri later this year by turning the digital assistant into the company’s first artificial intelligence chatbot, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. MORE..
OpenAI rolls out age prediction on ChatGPT
OpenAI rolls out age prediction on ChatGPT
OpenAI on Tuesday said it is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT globally, to determine whether an account is likely owned by a minor, as the artificial intelligence startup prepares to allow adult content on the popular chatbot. MORE..
Entertainment
Vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ leads all Oscar nominees with 16 nods
‘Sinners,’ a Segregation-era vampire thriller starring Michael B. Jordan, stormed into the awards race on Thursday with the most Academy Award nominations of any film this year, landing a record 16 nods. MORE..
The Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ is the first album in US history to sell over 40M units
The Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ is the first album in US history to sell over 40M units
Take it easy and go quadruple diamond. The Eagles’ 1976 album “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975” the bestselling album of all time in the U.S., has officially sold over 40 million units. That’s according to new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. MORE..
Hollywood isn’t pushing unreasonably high beauty standards - Ashton Kutcher
Hollywood isn’t pushing unreasonably high beauty standards - Ashton Kutcher
US actor Ashton Kutcher has said he believes Hollywood is not pushing unreasonably high beauty standards, adding that wider society is to blame for the increasing desire to look perfect. MORE..
Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. MORE..
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Sports
England collapse in first ODI as Sri Lanka take 1-0 series lead
England’s alarming ODI slump continued as Harry Brook’s side slid to a 19-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the series opener at Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka post 271/6 in first ODI against England
Kusal Mendis played the anchor role with a surgeon’s touch as Sri Lanka posted a competitive 271 for six after opting to bat first in the opening one-day international against England at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium today (22). MORE..
Sri Lanka opt to bat first against England in series opener
Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to bat first against England in the opening game of the three-match One Day International series at the R Premadasa International Stadium. MORE..
Real Madrid with record-breaking revenue top Deloitte Football Money League
An expanded and more lucrative Champions League has helped Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain all earn more than any Premier League club last season, according to the latest Deloitte Football Money League. MORE..
BCB calls meeting with national players and Ministry officials to discuss World Cup participation
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has called a meeting with the national team players and Professor Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, on Thursday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their request to shift their T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India. MORE..
