Former Minister Douglas Devananda arrested by CID
Former Minister and leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) Douglas Devananda has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). MORE..
- Woman arrested over showroom manager’s shooting in Ambalangoda
- Gampaha Crimes OIC remanded over bribery charges
- Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak found guilty in state funds scandal
- Met. Dept warns of heavy rain across several provinces from Dec. 29
- Bomb scare at Kandy District Secretariat: No explosives found so far – Police
- Kohuwala shooting victim succumbs to injuries
- Former Minister Douglas Devananda arrested by CID
- 15 injured after stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan
- Over 100 mobile phones recovered at Boossa High Security Prison this year
- Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB saga’s biggest trial
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Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB saga’s biggest trial
Malaysia’s influential former premier Najib Razak was jailed on Friday for a further 15 years and fined $2.8 billion for power abuse and money laundering in the biggest trial of the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, a ruling that could have big political ramifications. MORE..
Over 100 mobile phones recovered at Boossa High Security Prison this year
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has stated that more than 100 mobile phones have been recovered so far this year from inmates including notorious underworld figures detained at the Boossa High Security Prison, where the country’s major criminals are held. MORE..
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15 injured after stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan
Fifteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan during which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, an emergency services official said on Dec 26. MORE..
Kohuwala shooting victim succumbs to injuries
The individual who was injured in the recent shooting incident near the Kohuwala Junction in Nugegoda has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..
Bomb scare at Kandy District Secretariat: No explosives found so far – Police
A special search operation was launched at the Kandy District Secretariat today (26) following a bomb scare, however no explosives have been found so far, according to police. MORE..
Met. Dept warns of heavy rain across several provinces from Dec. 29
The Meteorology Department states that, as an active easterly wave is expected to move across the island from December 29, rainy conditions are likely to intensify, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces over the next few days. MORE..
Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak found guilty in state funds scandal
A Malaysia court has convicted former prime minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and money laundering, in his second major trial for a multi-billion-dollar state funds scandal. MORE..
Gampaha Crimes OIC remanded over bribery charges
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division at the Gampaha Police Station until January 06, in connection with an alleged bribery case. MORE..
Woman arrested over showroom manager’s shooting in Ambalangoda
More details have been revealed regarding the shooting and killing of a showroom manager in Ambalangoda, following joint investigations conducted by the Police Special Task Force (STF) and the Galle District Crimes Division. MORE..
Election of new chairman for Weligama PS postponed again
The process to elect a new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, which has been marked by several controversial developments, has been postponed for the second time. MORE..
Three arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle Rs. 8.6 million worth of goods
In a special operation conducted at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Customs officers have arrested three Sri Lankan nationals earlier this morning (26) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of goods valued at Rs. 8.6 million into the country. MORE..
Seven youths arrested for illegal motorcycle racing in Panadura
Panadura North Police have arrested a total of seven youths for engaging in illegal motorcycle racing involving monetary bets. MORE..
NPP PS member arrested for threatening female Grama Niladhari officer
A Member of the Puttalam Pradeshiya Sabha representing the National People’s Power (NPP) has been arrested by Mundalama Police early this morning (26) in connection with the alleged verbal abuse and intimidation of a female Grama Niladhari officer. MORE..
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signaled the country will continue to develop missiles in the next five years, as he visited major munitions enterprises in the last quarter of 2025, state media KCNA said on Friday. MORE..
Bomb scare prompts special search operation at Kandy District Secretariat
It is reported that a special search operation has been launched at the Kandy District Secretariat following a bomb scare. MORE..
Over 100 mobile phones recovered at Boossa High Security Prison this year
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has stated that more than 100 mobile phones have been recovered so far this year from inmates including notorious underworld figures detained at the Boossa High Security Prison, where the country’s major criminals are held. MORE..
15 injured after stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan
Fifteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan during which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, an emergency services official said on Dec 26. MORE..
Kohuwala shooting victim succumbs to injuries
The individual who was injured in the recent shooting incident near the Kohuwala Junction in Nugegoda has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..
Bomb scare at Kandy District Secretariat: No explosives found so far – Police
A special search operation was launched at the Kandy District Secretariat today (26) following a bomb scare, however no explosives have been found so far, according to police. MORE..
Met. Dept warns of heavy rain across several provinces from Dec. 29
The Meteorology Department states that, as an active easterly wave is expected to move across the island from December 29, rainy conditions are likely to intensify, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces over the next few days. MORE..
Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak found guilty in state funds scandal
A Malaysia court has convicted former prime minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and money laundering, in his second major trial for a multi-billion-dollar state funds scandal. MORE..
Gampaha Crimes OIC remanded over bribery charges
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division at the Gampaha Police Station until January 06, in connection with an alleged bribery case. MORE..
Woman arrested over showroom manager’s shooting in Ambalangoda
More details have been revealed regarding the shooting and killing of a showroom manager in Ambalangoda, following joint investigations conducted by the Police Special Task Force (STF) and the Galle District Crimes Division. MORE..
Election of new chairman for Weligama PS postponed again
The process to elect a new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, which has been marked by several controversial developments, has been postponed for the second time. MORE..
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Technology
Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how
Google is preparing a change that could finally address a long-standing issue for Gmail users - having to live with an old email address forever. MORE..
China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal
China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal
The Chinese government would like to see companies reach solutions that comply with Chinese laws and regulations and balance the interests of all parties, a commerce ministry spokesperson said on Thursday when asked about the hand-over of TikTok’s U.S. operations. MORE..
Amazon Web Services servers crash on Christmas, several websites down
Amazon Web Services servers crash on Christmas, several websites down
Several reports claim that the Amazon Web Services servers have crashed on the intervening night of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. MORE..
Boxing Day sales set to be biggest on record this year
Boxing Day sales set to be biggest on record this year
Australians are forecast to spend $1.6bn in the sales on Boxing Day as the consumer regulator warns shoppers that even major retailers use deceptive sales tactics. MORE..
Entertainment
Ariana Grande breaks Spotify record on Christmas Eve
Ariana Grande, the singer became the No.1 artist in the world, in terms of Spotify monthly listeners, surpassing The Weeknd for the coveted spot, on Wednesday (Dec.24). MORE..
Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a whopping $1.817bn (£1.34bn) jackpot in a Christmas Eve drawing, making it the second-largest lottery prize ever claimed. MORE..
NORAD tracks Santa’s Yuletide sleigh ride for 70th year
NORAD tracks Santa’s Yuletide sleigh ride for 70th year
Santa Claus drove his reindeer-powered sleigh over rooftops around the world on Wednesday, delivering gifts to millions of children in a magic Christmas Eve ritual that North American air defense officials say they began tracking 70 years ago. MORE..
Friends and The Middle actor Pat Finn dies aged 60
Friends and The Middle actor Pat Finn dies aged 60
US actor Pat Finn, who appeared in popular TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died aged 60. MORE..
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Sports
City Football Group exits Mumbai City amid Indian league uncertainty
The City Football Group (CFG) has divested its stake in Mumbai City amid uncertainty over the future of the Indian Super League (ISL), the team announced on Friday. MORE..
MCG sets new all-time cricket attendance record amid Ashes series
The first day of the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) saw a historic turnout, setting a new record for the largest crowd at a cricket match in the venue’s history. MORE..
England captain calls for empathy for players after Ashes criticism
Ben Stokes admitted he is going through his “toughest time” as England captain as he called for “empathy” towards this team-mates. MORE..
Sri Lanka to host Asia Rugby U-19 Championship in 2026
Sri Lanka is scheduled to host the Asia Rugby U-19 Championship next year. MORE..
Indonesia bowler enters record books, surpassing Malinga’s four-wicket over
Indonesia’s Gede Priandana has etched his name into cricket history. The 28-year-old pacer became the first bowler ever to take five wickets in a single over in a T20 International, achieving the remarkable feat against Cambodia in Bali. MORE..
