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Five injured in van accident after attending cricket match in Dambulla

Five individuals were injured in a road accident that occurred in the Mihintale area along the A9 Main Road in the early hours of this morning (10). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 12:26 pm

Bus fares via bank cards now available in Uva Province

Under the government’s national digitalization initiative, a system enabling bus fare payments via bank cards has now been introduced in the Uva Province as well. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 2:30 pm

Deep depression likely to weaken into a depression; heavy showers expected in Northern parts of the island

The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 100 km north-northeast of Trincomalee at 4:00 a.m. today (10 January). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 7:26 am

Trump says US will do something on Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’

US President Donald Trump on Friday continued to press for U.S. control of Greenland, telling reporters: “We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not.” MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 7:32 am

Gang rivalry suspected in restaurant owner’s murder on Marine Drive

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the murder of a restaurant owner on Marine Drive in Dehiwala, was the result of a dispute between members of rival criminal gangs, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 1:09 pm

Opposition to begin public signature drive for no-confidence motion against Education Minister

The General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has announced that the collection of public signatures in support of the no-confidence motion against Minister of Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, will commence today (10 January). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 8:43 am

Five arrested in foreign employment scam involving forged documents

The Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested five suspects in connection with foreign employment scams involving the preparation of forged documents. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 2:39 pm

US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say

US forces have seized another tanker in the Caribbean Sea, officials say, as the Trump administration continues its efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 9:38 am

Negombo pharmacy owner arrested for possession of various narcotics

A 32-year-old resident of Negombo was apprehended with a range of narcotics during a search of a suspicious vehicle near the Periyamulla–Eththukala railway crossing. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 8:37 am

‘High School Musical 3’ actor Matt Prokop arrested on alleged child pornography charges

Former teen actor Matt Prokop has been arrested in Texas and is currently being held without bail following multiple charges, including alleged possession of child pornography. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 1:46 pm

Official website of Ministry of Public Security temporarily unavailable

The official website of the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs is currently inaccessible. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 1:01 pm

Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to cross Mullaitivu Coast; heavy rain and winds expected

The Department of Meteorology reports that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 20 km east of Mullaitivu at 11:30 a.m. today (10). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 3:30 pm

Death toll climbs after trash site collapse buries dozens in Philippines

Hard hat-wearing rescue workers and backhoes dug through rubble in search of survivors on Saturday (Jan 10) in the shadow of a mountain of garbage that buried dozens of landfill employees in the central Philippines, killing at least four. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 11:38 am

US ‘Doomsday Plane’ makes rare appearance in 51 years amid global tensions

The US military’s highly classified “Doomsday Plane” – a Cold War–era airborne command centre built to withstand nuclear war – made an unusually public appearance this week, sparking widespread speculation at a time of escalating geopolitical strain. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 1:09 pm

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 11:53 am

Traffic restrictions on Colombo-Kandy road in Kadawatha due to construction

The Police have announced that traffic on the Colombo-Kandy Road will be restricted in the Kadawatha area due to ongoing construction activities. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 10, 2026 10:33 am

India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, Lutnick says

India’s trade pact with the United States was delayed because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a telephone call to President Donald Trump to close a deal they were negotiating, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 1:46 pm

‘Sinners’ expected to beat Titanic’s 29 year old record at the Oscars despite recent snub

Sinners may redraw Oscar history while dragging old biases into the spotlight. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 12:58 pm

Speaker rejects motion to appoint select committee on Judicial Service Commission

The Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has declared that a motion submitted by 31 Members of Parliament on 21 November 2025, proposing the appointment of a parliamentary select committee to oversee the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), is out of order and unconstitutional. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 11:49 am

One killed, several injured as two buses and lorry collide in Mawanella

One person was killed, and several others were injured when two buses and a lorry collided on the Colombo-Kandy main road in the Palpatha area of Mawanella at around 3.30 p.m. today (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 6:53 pm

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded

Five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 3:08 pm

Deep depression changes direction; Rainfall risk in Central Highlands reduced

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says that according to the latest forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology, the direction of the deep depression located in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has changed... More..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 9:36 am

Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince’s call for mass demonstration

Iran’s government cut off the country from the internet and international telephone calls Thursday night as a nighttime demonstration called by the country’s exiled crown prince drew a mass of protesters to shout from their windows and storm the streets. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 8:43 am

US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela, Trump says oversight could last years

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to advance a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization, even as Trump said U.S. oversight of the troubled nation could last years. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 6:49 am

Restaurant owner injured in Marine Drive shooting succumbs

The restaurant owner who was injured in a shooting incident on Marine Drive in Dehiwala has succumbed to his injuries, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 8:39 pm

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify further

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka (At 04:00 a.m. on Jan 9, 2026 located about 200 km South east of Batticaloa) is very likely to intensify further and move northwestwards towards the coast of Sri Lanka between Pottuvil and Trincomalee in the evening today (09), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 6:32 am

Trump says he will meet with Venezuela’s Machado next week

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Thursday that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was coming to Washington next week. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 9:59 am

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees considered political prisoners by human rights groups, in what officials described as a goodwill gesture. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 7:19 am

No risks for Sri Pada pilgrimage via Hatton route - NBRO

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has confirmed that there is no risk to pilgrims worshipping Sri Pada following the restoration of the Mahagiridamba area on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was previously affected by a landslide. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 5:48 pm

Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda granted bail

Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested and remanded, has been granted bail by the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 11:17 am

Decision taken to remove web links from education modules - PM Harini

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the Academic Advisory Board of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has ordered that no web links be included in future modules prepared for the second and third terms under the government’s education reform program. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 12:42 pm

Schools in landslide-prone areas of Badulla District to close early today

Administrators of schools in landslide-risk areas of the Badulla District have been permitted to close schools at 11.00 a.m. today, or earlier if necessary, according to the District Education Director. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 8:24 am

Sri Lanka ranked most affordable place to live or retire in 2026

International Living magazine has identified the five most affordable places to live or retire in 2026, which scored the highest in the cost-of-living category of its 2026 Global Retirement Index. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 5:44 pm

CEA directed to halt all construction activities in Ambuluwawa

The Ministry of Environment has instructed the Central Environment Authority (CEA) to take necessary steps to halt all construction activities within the Ambuluwawa Mountain region and environmental area. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 7:58 pm

‘Toxic’ teaser, featuring Yash, garners over 200 million views

The teaser for director Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash, has garnered over 200 million views and 5.5 million likes across platforms in 24 hours of its release, announced the film’s producer Venkat K Narayana’s banner KVN Productions earlier today. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 1:47 pm

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met Dept.

The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located approximately 160 km east of Batticaloa at 1:00 p.m. on 9 January 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 4:54 pm

US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, today received a farewell call from the outgoing United States Ambassador Julie Chung, who is set to conclude her four-year tenure as Washington’s envoy to Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 7:34 pm

Highest rainfall recorded from Ampara during the past 24 hours

The highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours was reported from the Ampara area, measuring 38 millimetres, Director of Irrigation (Hydrology and Disaster Management) Engineer L. S. Sooriyabandara said this morning (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 7:49 am

Over 20,000 new houses to be built under post-disaster reconstruction efforts – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that between 20,000 and 25,000 new houses are expected to be constructed during the reconstruction activities following the damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 1:13 pm

Drug trafficker sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession

The Colombo High Court has sentenced a defendant convicted of drug trafficking to life imprisonment under the charges of possession and trafficking of heroin. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 2:47 pm

Landfill collapse kills 1 and leaves at least 38 missing in Philippine

An avalanche of garbage and debris buried or trapped workers in low-slung buildings at a landfill in the Philippines, killing one person, injuring a dozen and leaving 38 others missing, officials said Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 1:32 pm

DV Chanaka challenges Energy Minister to debate over coal tender allegations

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament D.V. Chanaka has challenged Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody to a public debate on any media platform regarding the allegations of corruption in the coal tender process. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 3:11 pm

Astronaut’s ‘serious medical condition’ forces Nasa to end space station mission early

Nasa has said it will return a four-person crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS), cutting short their mission a month early because of a “serious medical condition” affecting one of the astronauts. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 11:18 am

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal moves closer to Sri Lanka

The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka (at 06:00 a.m. on 9 January 2026, about 170 km east of Batticaloa), is very likely to move northwestwards towards the Sri Lankan coast between Pottuvil and Trincomalee by this evening (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 9:26 am

Court amends bail condition for former Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (09) ordered an amendment to a bail condition previously imposed on the former Mayor of the Moratuwa Municipal Council, Saman Lal Fernando, who is appearing in court as a suspect in a corruption case. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 11:03 am

Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in two districts

In view of the prevailing conditions in Sri Lanka, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Red (Level 3) Landslide Evacuation Warnings for the Udadumbara Divisional Secretariat Division in the Kandy District, as well as the Nildandhahinna and Walapane Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Nuwara Eliya District. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 9, 2026 3:48 pm

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