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New education reforms for Grade One begin today

The admission of schoolchildren to Grade One for the academic year 2026 is scheduled to take place today (29).

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 6:33 am

Sri Lanka, Pakistan launch digital partnership

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to deepen partnership in the digital economy by establishing a Joint Working Group on Information Technology and Digital Economy, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration focused on emerging technologies and digital transformation. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 12:39 pm

Public Finance Committee briefed on challenges facing gem and jewellery sector

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 3:58 pm

Public officials must clearly understand public expectations against corruption and fraud - Secretary to the President

A workshop to brief the heads of 250 state institutions that have been instructed to establish Internal Affairs Units was held today (29) at the auditorium of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 9:00 pm

Agreements to increase estate workers’ daily wage to be signed tomorrow

The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has announced that the signing of agreements to increase the daily wages of estate workers will be held tomorrow (30) with the regional plantation companies. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 7:21 pm

Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others for allegedly causing a loss to the government when the Mutwal Fishery Harbour was leased to a private company in 2014—be reconvened on April 29. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 1:25 pm

Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest

The Kalutara Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered the release on bail of Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault incident that occurred yesterday during a protest staged by a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) activists in Kalutara town. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 4:26 pm

Starmer, Xi signal reset in China-UK ties, eye economic wins

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing to boost the UK economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 2:33 pm

Fisherman missing after boat capsizes in seas off Eravur

A fisherman has been reported missing after a boat which ventured into the sea from the Kaluwankerny, Eravur coastal area yesterday (28), had capsized, police stated.

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 5:39 am

Agricultural Insurance Month declared for farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation has announced an Agricultural Insurance Month for farmers, effective from February 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 10:04 am

Singapore to conduct temperature screening at airport over Nipah outbreak

Singapore will step up health screening at Changi Airport after a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India, including temperature checks for flights from affected areas, authorities have said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 8:40 am

Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka

The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen following a surge in global gold prices. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 2:07 pm

Three police officers identified in alleged assault on Catholic Priest in Gampaha

Three of the six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest, have been identified. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 11:31 am

Special traffic plan announced for Annual Gangaramaya Navam Maha Perahera

A special traffic plan has been announced in Colombo in view of the Annual Gangaramaya Navam Maha Perahera. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 12:02 pm

Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million

A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 3,400 ecstasy pills, with an estimated street value of around Rs. 220 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 5:18 pm

China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia

China has executed 11 members of a notorious family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 10:04 am

Gold price jumps above US$ 5,500 for the first time on record

Gold prices soared to another fresh record above US$5,500 Thursday (Jan 29), while oil advanced and stocks fell after Donald Trump ramped up geopolitical tensions with his threatened military strike on Iran. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 6:18 am

India should consider age-based limits for social media access, economic adviser says

India’s annual economic survey presented on Thursday recommended age-based limits to be considered for access to social media and gambling apps to counter what it called “digital addiction” in the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 1:40 pm

Six police officers arrested over alleged assault on Catholic Priest granted bail

Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest, have been granted bail. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 12:14 pm

Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals

Sri Lanka Police said a special traffic plan will be implemented in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations, which are scheduled to take place under the theme ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’, and the preceding rehearsals for the event. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 5:25 pm

Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board

A passenger plane has crashed in northern Colombia, killing all 15 people on board, the country’s state-run airline Satena confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 5:59 am

Veteran film director Sena Samarasinghe passes away

Veteran film director Sena Samarasinghe has passed away at the age of 89. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 10:51 am

ASP Rohan Olugala appointed as Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has been appointed as the Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit, the Police Headquarters stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 8:18 am

NMCRP warns of potential local coconut oil price hike risk

The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has warned that due to the budget proposal submitted by the government to remove the Special Commodity Levy on coconut oil and palm oil, it could lead to serious market and health-related consequences. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 10:32 pm

China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM’s trip to Beijing

China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 7:35 pm

Public advised not to panic amid Nipah virus concerns in India

The general public has been advised not to panic regarding the Nipah virus outbreak currently spreading in India. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 7:54 am

PM Harini launches education reforms for Grade One students

Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya has officially launched national education reforms for Grade 1 students during a ceremony held at the Gunasekara Vidyalaya in Athurugiriya. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 9:31 am

UK Government offers free AI skills to every adult

The UK Government has announced a plan to give every adult in the UK the opportunity to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical Artificial Intelligence skills for work. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 3:00 pm

Fair weather to prevail across the country; Misty conditions expected in some places

Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island today (29), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 5:38 am

Hunger strike launched by Development Officers at Presidential Secretariat enters fourth day

The hunger strike launched by a group of Development Officers opposite the Presidential Secretariat— demanding that they be absorbed into the teacher service —continues today (29) for its fourth day. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 1:51 pm

Police apprehend five suspects in series of vehicle thefts

A total of five individuals have been apprehended in connection with multiple vehicle thefts, including cars, three-wheelers and motorcycles, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 10:39 am

Sri Lanka considering restricting access to social media for children under 12

The government is considering restricting access to social media for children under the age of 12, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Savithri Paulraj said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 7:02 am

Nine child marriages and 79 teenage pregnancies reported in 2025: NCPA

A total of 10,455 complaints related to children have been lodged with the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) in 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 9:00 am

Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry assures early preparedness amid Nipah virus concerns

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has issued an official statement addressing public concerns following recent media reports on the Nipah virus. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 6:54 pm

Nicki Minaj snags Trump gold card after saying she is his ‘No. 1 fan’

Nicki Minaj revealed that she received a so-called Trump “gold card” that offers applicants residency and a path to U.S. citizenship, following an appearance at an event touting President Donald Trump’s government-supported investment accounts for babies. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 7:47 pm

Mattel reveals iconic Ken doll’s full name ahead of its 65th birthday

Ken doll has been in the market for 65 years now. It first hit the shelves in 1961. Ahead of its 65th birthday in March this year, Mattel, one of the global toy and family entertainment companies, announced Ken’s full name. Well, it is Kenneth Sean Carson. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 29, 2026 3:16 pm

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