President Dissanayake returns after concluding state visit to China
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in the island, a short while ago, following the conclusion of his four-day state visit to China. MORE..
- Railways GM deems viral video of massage therapy for tourists on train as ‘very insulting’
- Electricity tariffs reduce by 20%
- Sri Lanka to strengthen ties with China’s leading economic hub, Sichuan Province
- Two arrested with firearms including T56 rifle and ammunition
- Electricity tariff revision after Finance Ministry’s advice - CEB
- Israeli security cabinet recommends Gaza ceasefire deal
- PNB finds over Rs. 280 million cash in landmark drug money seizure
- President Dissanayake returns after concluding state visit to China
- US supreme court issues ruling upholding nationwide ban on TikTok
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Suspect arrested with T-56 rifle and ammunition in Welikanda
A 53-year-old suspect has been arrested in the Ruhunuketha area of Welikanda with a T-56 Mark 1 assault rifle, a magazine case, and 18 live rounds of ammunition (7.62 x 39mm), suspected to belong to the Army. MORE..
PNB finds over Rs. 280 million cash in landmark drug money seizure
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized Rs. 283 million in currency notes, marking the largest amount of cash ever confiscated from a drug trafficker in Sri Lanka. MORE..
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Israeli security cabinet recommends Gaza ceasefire deal
The Israeli security cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal, ahead of a full cabinet meeting expected later on Friday, a statement from the prime minister’s office said. MORE..
Electricity tariff revision after Finance Ministry’s advice - CEB
The Ministry of Energy has issued a special announcement regarding the revision of electricity tariffs recommended by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today. MORE..
Two arrested with firearms including T56 rifle and ammunition
Police officers have arrested two suspects along with two firearms including a T-56 rifle and more than 60 rounds of live ammunition from a residence in the Wewahamanduwa area in Matara. MORE..
Sri Lanka to strengthen ties with China’s leading economic hub, Sichuan Province
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a four-day state visit to China, has met with Wang Xiaohui, the Secretary of the Communist Party of China for Sichuan Province, this morning (17). MORE..
Electricity tariffs reduce by 20%
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to reduce electricity tariffs by an average amount of 20% overall, the PUCSL’s Director of Communications Jayanath Herath announced today (17). MORE..
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Railways GM deems viral video of massage therapy for tourists on train as ‘very insulting’
The General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways J.I.D. Jayasundara described the recent video widely circulating on social media—showing a group of locals performing massage therapy for foreign tourists on a train—as “very insulting”. MORE..
Ex-President Gotabaya leaves CID after recording statement
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, after providing a statement. MORE..
Pakistan court sentences ex-PM Imran Khan to 14 years in land graft case
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years imprisonment on Friday in a land corruption case, local broadcaster ARY News reported. MORE..
Manusha Nanayakkara’s brother granted bail
Thisara Nanayakkara, the brother of former Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, has been granted bail after being produced before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Parliament to debate “Clean Sri Lanka” program next week
The Secretary-General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera stated that Parliament is scheduled to convene next week from Tuesday (January 21) to Friday (January 24). MORE..
Three Parliament employees found guilty of sexual harassment dismissed
Three Parliament employees who were found guilty of sexually harassing female staff of Parliament have been dismissed from service, the Parliamentary Communications Department said. MORE..
Several trains cancelled as drivers prepare for promotion exam
Train operations faced disruptions this morning (17) as approximately 10 train services were cancelled due to locomotive engine drivers preparing for a promotional examination. MORE..
Ex-President Gotabaya arrives at CID
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago. MORE..
PNB finds over Rs. 280 million cash in landmark drug money seizure
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized Rs. 283 million in currency notes, marking the largest amount of cash ever confiscated from a drug trafficker in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Israeli security cabinet recommends Gaza ceasefire deal
The Israeli security cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal, ahead of a full cabinet meeting expected later on Friday, a statement from the prime minister’s office said. MORE..
Electricity tariff revision after Finance Ministry’s advice - CEB
The Ministry of Energy has issued a special announcement regarding the revision of electricity tariffs recommended by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today. MORE..
Two arrested with firearms including T56 rifle and ammunition
Police officers have arrested two suspects along with two firearms including a T-56 rifle and more than 60 rounds of live ammunition from a residence in the Wewahamanduwa area in Matara. MORE..
Sri Lanka to strengthen ties with China’s leading economic hub, Sichuan Province
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a four-day state visit to China, has met with Wang Xiaohui, the Secretary of the Communist Party of China for Sichuan Province, this morning (17). MORE..
Electricity tariffs reduce by 20%
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to reduce electricity tariffs by an average amount of 20% overall, the PUCSL’s Director of Communications Jayanath Herath announced today (17). MORE..
Railways GM deems viral video of massage therapy for tourists on train as ‘very insulting’
The General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways J.I.D. Jayasundara described the recent video widely circulating on social media—showing a group of locals performing massage therapy for foreign tourists on a train—as “very insulting”. MORE..
Ex-President Gotabaya leaves CID after recording statement
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, after providing a statement. MORE..
Pakistan court sentences ex-PM Imran Khan to 14 years in land graft case
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years imprisonment on Friday in a land corruption case, local broadcaster ARY News reported. MORE..
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Australia to play two ODIs during Sri Lanka tour
Australia will play an additional ODI during their Sri Lanka tour starting later this month for two Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championships, the hosts said Wednesday. MORE..
Theekshana attains career-best third position in ODI Bowling Rankings
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has attained a career-best third position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after grabbing seven wickets in the last two matches of their three-ODI series against New Zealand that the home side won 2-1. MORE..
Tennis star destroys camera in outburst during tough Australian Open victory
Daniil Medvedev used his racket to smash a camera attached to the net during a tricky opening round win at this year’s Australian Open. MORE..
Every ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 marks the tournament’s return after an eight-year hiatus and is set to take place in Pakistan, starting February 19th. As the host nation and defending champions, Pakistan will compete against seven of the world’s best teams to retain their title. MORE..
Bangladesh star all-rounder misses out in ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad
Nazmul Hossain Shanto was named captain as Bangladesh unveiled their squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy on Sunday. MORE..
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US supreme court issues ruling upholding nationwide ban on TikTok
The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company, holding that the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the United States. MORE..
India achieves first space docking, becoming fourth country to achieve major milestone
India achieves first space docking, becoming fourth country to achieve major milestone
India on Thursday became the fourth country to successfully achieve an unmanned docking in space, a feat seen as pivotal for future missions as New Delhi cements its place as a global space power. MORE..
TikTok prepares to shut down app in US on Sunday, sources say
TikTok prepares to shut down app in US on Sunday, sources say
TikTok plans to shut U.S. operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. MORE..
SpaceX rocket launches private missions to Moon
SpaceX rocket launches private missions to Moon
Two lunar landers built by private companies in the US and Japan have left Earth aboard a SpaceX rocket as part of a rideshare to the Moon. MORE..
Entertainment
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after stabbing at Mumbai home
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was out of danger, police said on Thursday, following stab injuries received in a scuffle with an intruder at his home in India’s financial capital of Mumbai for which he was undergoing surgery. MORE..
Indian actor Saif Ali Khan attacked by intruder at Mumbai home, hospitalized
Indian actor Saif Ali Khan attacked by intruder at Mumbai home, hospitalized
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has reportedly been attacked at his Mumbai home, and is currently admitted to the Lilavati Hospital. MORE..
Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar song
Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar song
Drake has scrapped a legal case against Universal Music and Spotify, in which he accused the companies of conspiring to boost the streams of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track against him, Not Like Us. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s first all-female staffed tourist hotel opens in Dambulla
Sri Lanka’s first all-female staffed tourist hotel opens in Dambulla
A groundbreaking milestone in South Asia’s tourism industry was achieved on January 10th with the grand opening of “Amba Yaalu”, the island nation’s first 100% female-staffed tourist hotel. MORE..
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