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India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says

India and the European Union have finalised a landmark trade deal, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as the two sides seek to hedge against fickle ties with the U.S.. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 12:30 pm

Few showers expected in parts of the island today

A few showers may occur in North-central and Eastern provinces, today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 6:38 am

WhatsApp is not secure: Elon Musk comes after Meta in latest X post

Billionaire Elon Musk took to X to slam Meta’s WhatsApp after whistleblowers said private chats on the messaging platform can be read by the company, despite promises of end-to-end encryption. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 11:01 am

Radiologic technologists to launch island-wide strike tomorrow

The Government Radiologic Technologists’ Association (GRTA) has decided to launch an island-wide continuous strike in government hospitals starting from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (28). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 10:20 am

Sly Dunbar, prolific legend of reggae, dies aged 73

Reggae legend Sly Dunbar, who played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 73. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 7:49 am

30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US

Many in the U.S. faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the South coated in ice. At least 30 deaths were reported in states afflicted with severe cold. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 9:09 am

84 arrested last year over bribery allegations – CIABOC

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says that a total of 84 individuals have been arrested in 2025 for accepting bribes. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 8:10 am

India-EU “Mother Of All Deals” will boost manufacturing, support services: PM Modi

As India and the European Union (EU) move closer to finalising a landmark free-trade agreement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move, saying the trade pact will boost the manufacturing sector and support services between two of the largest economies. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 10:58 am

President to inaugurate ‘Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda’ national programme today

To rapidly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available for worship and other religious activities, the government will launch the national programme “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda”, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (27), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 7:39 am

Dr. Rukshan Bellana leaves CID after recording statement

Former Acting Deputy Director of the National Hospital of Colombo, Dr. Rukshan Bellana has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 12:02 pm

Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID).

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 7:10 am

Woman Police Constable arrested with heroin in Badulla

A Woman Police Constable attached to the Badulla Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) has been arrested by the Ambagasduwa Police while in possession of 04 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin, police said.

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 10:26 am

Violent attack on school teacher in Oddamavadi caught on CCTV camera

CCTV footage has captured a violent attack on a teacher using a sharp weapon at a school in the Oddamavadi area, within the Valaichenai Police Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 11:33 am

Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks two weeks’ time to appear before FCID

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (27), has informed that she is unable to do so due to personal reasons. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 8:29 am

Former Minister P. Harrison appears before FCID

Former Minister P. Harrison has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) at around 8:45 a.m. today (27). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 9:37 am

France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 10:03 am

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions

Technology giant Meta is set to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp users in the coming months in its latest experiment with paid services. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 11:25 am

Six police officers arrested for assaulting Catholic priest interdicted

The six police officers attached to the Gampaha Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested and later remanded for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, have been interdicted, Sri Lanka Police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 10:50 am

Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%

US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of “not living up” to a trade deal reached last year. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 27, 2026 6:48 am

Trump administration defends killing American in Minneapolis, contradicts videos

Officials in U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration defended on Sunday the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis, even as video evidence contradicted their version of events and as tensions grew between local law enforcement and federal officers. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 7:58 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Several spells of showers in Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 6:29 am

GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action today

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide indefinite trade union action from 8.00 a.m. today (26). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 7:11 am

Sajith pledges full support for proper implementation of education reforms

The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has assured that he would extend his full support if educational reforms are implemented in a proper and effective manner. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 2:25 pm

Two arrested for illegal gem mining in Bogawantalawa

Police have arrested two individuals for engaging in illegal gem mining without a valid license in Bogawantalawa. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 8:45 am

Central Bank likely to hold rates ahead of IMF review, experts say

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is expected to maintain its key interest rate at 7.75% on Wednesday, a Reuters poll found, as an International Monetary Fund delegation reviews the sixth tranche of a crucial $2.9 billion package. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 4:25 pm

First lady Melania Trump previews new film at private White House screening

First lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening on Saturday of a new film documenting her life in the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the White House said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 8:59 am

Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest further remanded

Six police officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 12:13 pm

30% of Sri Lanka’s adult population suffers from mental health issues – Experts

Approximately 30% of Sri Lanka’s adult population suffers from mental health issues, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Madhushani Dias has revealed. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 2:37 pm

20 injured following accident involving two buses and lorry in Yalkumbura

At least 20 individuals have sustained injuries following an accident involving two buses and a lorry along the Bibile–Badulla Road in Yalkumbura this afternoon (26), police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 3:29 pm

Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued

The death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday as the search continued for the dozens still missing. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 8:48 am

Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

Australian authorities have issued heatwave warnings for most of the country as millions celebrate Australia Day. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 12:01 pm

Another vessel and 5 suspects arrested for supplying narcotics to boats seized in southern seas

Five more suspects and another vessel, suspected of supplying narcotics to the multi-day fishing boats recently intercepted off the southern coast by the Navy with over 290 kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’), have been taken into custody at the Mirissa Fisheries Harbour. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 12:18 pm

Complaint lodged with CID over shortage of 40 cancer drugs and alleged sale of unregistered medicines

A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department today calling for an investigation into an alleged shortage of 40 cancer medications and claims that unregistered cancer drugs are currently circulating in the market. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 1:42 pm

Obama, Clinton say killings by immigration agents should be wake-up call for US

Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls on Sunday for Americans to stand up and defend their values after the second killing of a citizen in Minneapolis by immigration agents that Donald Trump blamed on Democratic “chaos”. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 2:33 pm

Suspect arrested with over 3 kg of ‘Ice’ in Bambalapitiya

A suspect has been arrested while in possession of over 3 kilograms of ‘Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’), with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 30 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 8:31 am

213 Public Health Management Assistants to be appointed tomorrow

A total of 213 individuals are scheduled to receive appointment letters for the position of Public Health Management Assistant tomorrow (27). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 11:47 am

GMOA accuses Health Ministry for non-implementation of agreements

The Secretary of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, stated that the association was compelled to take professional action as previous discussions with the Minister of Health, in which agreements were reached in writing, were not implemented as promised. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 11:40 am

UK-Canada co-production ‘Baby Elephant School’ profiles Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe Sanctuary

A rare UK-Canada natural history co-pro will follow inhabitants at the world’s largest baby elephant sanctuary. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 1:21 pm

“Successful India makes world stable”: European Commission Chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said that a “successful India” makes the world more “stable, prosperous and secure”, a statement that came ahead of the “historic” trade agreement between New Delhi and the 27-nation bloc. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 2:01 pm

Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 6:39 am

U.S. storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations

More than 1 million customers in the United States, as far west as New Mexico, were without electricity, and over 10,000 flights were canceled on Sunday during a monster winter storm that paralyzed eastern and southern states with heavy snow and ice. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 7:35 am

Case filed against Diana Gamage adjourned till Feb. 16

Further examination of evidence in the case filed against former State Minister Diana Gamage is scheduled to be conducted on February 16. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 1:59 pm

SC informed orders have been issued preventing local agents of MV X-Press Pearl from leaving the country

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that orders have been obtained from the Colombo Magistrate’s Court and the Colombo High Court to prevent the directors of the local agent company of the MV X-Press Pearl from leaving the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 3:19 pm

India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU

India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country’s vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact that could come as early as Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 9:40 am

Gold prices in Sri Lanka rise in line with global market

The price of a gold sovereign in in Sri Lanka has increased in line with the upward trend in global gold prices. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 11:45 am

Sri Lanka’s export earnings top US$ 17 billion in 2025

The total export earnings of Sri Lanka in 2025 has been recorded at US$ 17,252.15 million, exceeding the figures recorded in 2024, Sri Lanka Customs data indicates. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 3:21 pm

Apple reportedly plans to reveal its Gemini-powered Siri in February

A new and improved Siri may finally make an appearance, but this time, it could be with a Google Gemini glow up. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 12:47 pm

Private jet crashes in flames at Maine airport with eight aboard

A private jet crashed in flames as it was taking off from a Maine airport with eight aboard, the U.S. aviation regulator said, but their fate and identities were not immediately known. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 10:21 am

Govt invites land donations to rebuild homes destroyed by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’

The project to construct houses for families whose homes were completely destroyed by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ in Sri Lanka is currently underway. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 11:47 am

2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be taken up once again in March

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundara—who are accused of criminal negligence and failure to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks despite having received prior intelligence—be taken up again on 23 March. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 26, 2026 3:07 pm

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