“We are ready to step down when people decide on a change” - PM Harini
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated she is prepared to step down from the position of Prime Minister once the people of the country decide that a change is necessary. MORE..
- Trump says US ‘armada’ heading toward Iran
- 480 arrested for drug driving so far this year – Public Security Minister
- PM and Opp. Leader agree on civil society reps to Constitutional Council
- Universities (Amendments) Bill passed with amendments in Parliament
- Sri Lankan arrested for facilitating friend’s visit to UK on his visa, boarding pass
- CEB restructuring process to continue further
- Indian specialist medical team arrives in Sri Lanka to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims
- Govt. focused on providing pension for private, semi-govt workers: Dy Minister
- “We are ready to step down when people decide on a change” - PM Harini
- Two fishing boats seized with 270 kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin off southern coast
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Two fishing boats seized with 270 kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin off southern coast
Two multi-day fishing trawlers transporting a large haul of drugs in the deep seas off the southern coast have been taken into custody during a joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). MORE..
Govt. focused on providing pension for private, semi-govt workers: Dy Minister
The government has focused on providing a pension to the employees in the private sector and the semi-government sector, Deputy Minister of Labor Mahinda Jayasinghe said. MORE..
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Indian specialist medical team arrives in Sri Lanka to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims
A team of five specialist doctors from the Indian state of Kerala have arrived in Sri Lanka today (23) to provide essential medical services to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, who are currently staying at “Suraksha” relief camps in the Badulla District. MORE..
CEB restructuring process to continue further
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that the restructuring process will continue further and has reached the final stage. MORE..
Sri Lankan arrested for facilitating friend’s visit to UK on his visa, boarding pass
A Sri Lankan-origin UK national has been arrested by the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police for allegedly facilitating another person’s travel to the UK with his visa and boarding pass. The accused, Kandiya Rajagopal, had given his visa and boarding pass to his friend Sharushan Kunasekaran, who used them to travel to the UK. MORE..
Universities (Amendments) Bill passed with amendments in Parliament
The Universities (Amendments) Bill has been passed in Parliament with amendments, following its third reading, the Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced.
PM and Opp. Leader agree on civil society reps to Constitutional Council
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa have agreed on the appointments of civil society representatives to the Constitutional Council (CC). MORE..
480 arrested for drug driving so far this year – Public Security Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated that 480 motorists found to be driving under the influence of narcotic substances have been arrested during the first 22 days of this year. MORE..
Trump says US ‘armada’ heading toward Iran
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an “armada” heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear program. MORE..
Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo
Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs were born in the Singapore Zoo on January 1, bringing the population of the rare animal in Mandai Wildlife Reserve to seven. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil calls on Malwathu and Asgiriya Chief Prelates
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has visited the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Buddhist Chapters and received their blessings, this morning (23). MORE..
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Sri Lanka’s Hatton among National Geographic’s top gourmet stays to book in 2026
Sri Lanka’s iconic tea heritage has been highlighted by National Geographic Traveller (UK) as part of a global feature on food-focused travel experiences around the world. MORE..
Third berth at Colombo Port’s ECT enters service
The Colombo East Container Terminal of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority marked a pivotal operational milestone today (23) with the commissioning of its third berth at the Port of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority said. MORE..
CSD members donate day’s salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day’s salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which was established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by cyclone Ditwah, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Anusha Palpita remanded
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until February 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Govt. focused on providing pension for private, semi-govt workers: Dy Minister
The government has focused on providing a pension to the employees in the private sector and the semi-government sector, Deputy Minister of Labor Mahinda Jayasinghe said. MORE..
Indian specialist medical team arrives in Sri Lanka to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims
A team of five specialist doctors from the Indian state of Kerala have arrived in Sri Lanka today (23) to provide essential medical services to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, who are currently staying at “Suraksha” relief camps in the Badulla District. MORE..
CEB restructuring process to continue further
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that the restructuring process will continue further and has reached the final stage. MORE..
Sri Lankan arrested for facilitating friend’s visit to UK on his visa, boarding pass
A Sri Lankan-origin UK national has been arrested by the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police for allegedly facilitating another person’s travel to the UK with his visa and boarding pass. The accused, Kandiya Rajagopal, had given his visa and boarding pass to his friend Sharushan Kunasekaran, who used them to travel to the UK. MORE..
Universities (Amendments) Bill passed with amendments in Parliament
The Universities (Amendments) Bill has been passed in Parliament with amendments, following its third reading, the Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced.
PM and Opp. Leader agree on civil society reps to Constitutional Council
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa have agreed on the appointments of civil society representatives to the Constitutional Council (CC). MORE..
480 arrested for drug driving so far this year – Public Security Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated that 480 motorists found to be driving under the influence of narcotic substances have been arrested during the first 22 days of this year. MORE..
Trump says US ‘armada’ heading toward Iran
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an “armada” heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear program. MORE..
Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo
Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs were born in the Singapore Zoo on January 1, bringing the population of the rare animal in Mandai Wildlife Reserve to seven. MORE..
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AI could be smarter than all of humanity in five years, says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said artificial intelligence (AI) is on track to become smarter than all of humanity combined within the next five years — a shift he believes will change how people work, move and even find purpose. MORE..
The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed
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..
Entertainment
Harry Styles announces global tour dates with 30 nights in New York City
Harry Styles is officially getting ready for a seven-city residency, with the singer announcing his upcoming world tour, Together Together, on Thursday via Instagram. MORE..
Vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ leads all Oscar nominees with 16 nods
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..
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UK
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Switzerland
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Canada
Canadian Dollar |
220.5805 | 228.5434 |
Australia
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207.2417 | 216.5585 |
Singapore
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Riyal | 84.9971 |
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UAE
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Dirham | 84.3445 |
Sports
Trinity Rodman becomes new ‘highest paid’ female footballer
The deal the Washington Spirit announced on Thursday ended weeks of uncertainty over the footballing future of Trinity Rodman, whose previous contract with the club had expired on December 31. MORE..
Australia skittles Sri Lanka to record low in U-19 World Cup win
A burgeoning Australian Under-19s pace attack has steamrolled Sri Lanka in yet another brutal World Cup display, winning by nine wickets in Namibia on Friday evening. MORE..
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..
