Former Member of Parliament Professor Charitha Herath has been appointed to the Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..
The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a grant agreement valued at EUR 8 million with the European Union to launch a new initiative under the AgriGreen Initiative – Green Economic Growth through Sustainable Agriculture Practices project. MORE..
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 68 km (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines, at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. MORE..
An individual linked to a recent shooting incident in which a girl sustained injuries in Bodhiyawatta, Kohuwala has been arrested. MORE..
Naval and fishing communities have been warned not to venture to the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil until further notice. MORE..
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of Nanda Kumar Thakshee and another individual until January 9, following their arrest for allegedly aiding, abetting, and providing shelter to Ishara Sewwandi, the primary suspect in the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..
Opposition members of Parliament have commenced signing a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
The Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warnings issued for three Divisional Secretariat divisions in two districts have been extended by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). MORE..
Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been temporarily halted due to irregularities in the pricing of a newly listed company. MORE..
Officers of the Sri Lanka Police have contributed Rs. 50 million, equivalent to one day’s salary, to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Intense snowfall and icy weather conditions have caused widespread travel disruption across Europe, with six reported killed in weather-related incidents on the continent. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Germany have entered into a bilateral agreement in relation to the external debt restructuring process, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement. MORE..
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka is likely to intensify into a depression during the next 12 hours, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
A total of four individuals have been arrested in Jaffna along with a stock of prescription drugs that were being illegally sold. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm have been predicted at some places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
The death toll from the incident related to the consumption of illicit liquor in the Waikkala area of Wennappuwa has risen to seven. MORE..
The proposed new electricity policy includes a proposal to recover the cost of street lighting in a given area from the electricity bills of area residents, the Electricity Consumers’ Association has claimed. MORE..
The low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is currently situated about 700 km southeast of Batticaloa and is expected to approach Sri Lanka’s eastern coast by tomorrow (08), the Department of Meteorology has warned. MORE..
Police have announced a special traffic plan in view of the annual Duruthu Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. MORE..
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill has been passed in Parliament today (07) without amendments, following its third reading.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced that it has decided to cancel all equity securities transactions carried out today (07) prior to the market halt, following the detection of transactions executed at irregular prices. MORE..
The National Institute of Education (NIE) has approved the removal of the questionable lesson from the Grade 6 English module which created huge controversy after it was confirmed that the material contained a reference to an inappropriate website, the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has confirmed. MORE..
The opposition is preparing to table a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on a two-day visit today, the Indian Defence Ministry has announced. MORE..
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a depression and is centered near latitude 4.9°N and longitude 87.4°E, about 700 km southeast of Pottuvil at 11.30 a.m. today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Steps have been taken to prepare a code of guidelines on cyber security for officials involved in curriculum development, as well as the preparation and review of school textbooks. MORE..
Vehicular movement along the Somawathiya–Sungavila Road has been suspended with effect from 8:30 a.m. today (07), following severe flooding caused by the overflow of the Mahaweli River, according to the Pulasthipura Police. MORE..
An individual who arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of the ‘Kush cannabis’ valued at approximately Rs. 70 million has been arrested. MORE..
Crew members of the Amphibian aircraft which plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya this afternoon (07) were unharmed, the Saffron Aviation (Pvt) Ltd which operates Cinnamon Air aircraft has stated. MORE..
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Jan 6) that Venezuela’s interim government will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and that the proceeds “will be controlled by me” as president. MORE..
US President Donald Trump has been discussing “a range of options” to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. MORE..
A seaplane that was preparing to land plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya at around 12:30 p.m. today (07). MORE..
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law (No. 1 of 1979), has been presented in Parliament. MORE..
The indicative USD/LKR spot rate quoted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has surpassed the Rs. 310 mark for the first time since 29 February 2024. MORE..
The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a two-day official visit, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced. MORE..
Researchers from investment bank Morgan Stanley say Apple will add Samsung’s 200MP cameras to the iPhone in 2028, and also add suppliers to potentially reduce costs. MORE..
Renowned Sri Lankan inventor Rohan De Lanerolle Snr has won five prestigious awards at the Asia Awards 2026 held in India. MORE..
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung will depart Sri Lanka on January 16 after almost four years of dedicated service, marking the conclusion of her tenure as the United States’ top diplomat in Colombo, according to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka. MORE..
The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan oil production after U.S. forces ousted its leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a source familiar with the matter. MORE..
When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg’s sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb. MORE..
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. MORE..
A father and his daughter have been reported dead, while four other family members were hospitalized with burn injuries after a fire broke out in a home at Galenbindunuwewa, Anuradhapura, police said.
A total of five individuals have reportedly died in Waikkala, Wennappuwa, following the suspected consumption of illicit liquor. MORE..
National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi has announced that a new bill has been submitted to Parliament with the objective of addressing the persistent issues associated with microfinance loans. MORE..
The death toll from the tragic house fire in Galenbindunuwewa has risen to three following the passing of the suspect’s wife while undergoing treatment. MORE..
A member of an organized criminal gang has been arrested during a special operation carried out by the Police Special Task Force (STF). MORE..
Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to narcotics charges after President Donald Trump’s stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to regroup. MORE..
Parliament is scheduled to convene today (06) for the first time this year. MORE..
A special Central Committee meeting of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is scheduled to be held tomorrow (07) to discuss possible actions in response to the government’s failure to intervene and address issues affecting the health sector. MORE..
The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of the Sri Lanka has intensified into a low-pressure area, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
