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Ireland finally appoints new prime minister after chaos in parliament

Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 9:58 pm

SLBFE aims for 340,000 foreign employment opportunities in 2025

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has announced its target of facilitating foreign employment opportunities for a total of 340,000 Sri Lankan citizens within this year. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 8:49 pm

STF raid large-scale illegal distillery; 4,000 liquor bottles seized

The Police Special Task Force (STF) has raided a large-scale illegal distillery in the Kiribathgoda area and seized nearly 4,000 bottles of liquor. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 7:13 pm

Grade 5 Scholarship Exam cut-off marks released

The district-level cut-off marks of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2024 have been released by the Department of Examination. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 6:25 pm

2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam results released

The results of the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination has been released online, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 5:33 pm

CAA raids errant rice traders in Colombo; Island-wide night raids planned

Special investigation teams of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have raided several wholesale and retail outlets in Colombo District and detected 20 traders selling rice at prices exceeding the maximum retail price. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 5:25 pm

ASPI hits new all-time high as market continues upward trend

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has increased by 197.19 points (1.17%) to close at 17,025.99 points today, reaching a new all-time high. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 4:04 pm

Parliament increases daily meal charges for MPs

The House Committee of Parliament has decided to raise the daily meals charges for Members of Parliament to Rs. 2,000. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 3:24 pm

Suspect arrested with over 11kg ‘Ice’ and heroin in Malabe

A suspect has been arrested along with 11 kilograms and 02 grams of ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) and 180 grams of heroin during a raid carried out at a residence on Kahanthota Road in Malabe. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 3:15 pm

2012 Greek bonds case against Cabraal moved to February

The Colombo High Court has moved to February 21 to deliver its decision pertaining to the reply submissions by the Bribery Commission in relation to the case filed against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and a group of defendants. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 3:04 pm

Urgent, one-day and normal service: Minister clarifies current options for obtaining passports

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala clarified in Parliament today (23) the process of obtaining a passport under the new online method through one-day service. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 2:57 pm

Former Minister Anura Yapa and wife granted bail

Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and his wife, who were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations of misusing funds amounting to over Rs. 6.1 million in 2014, have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 2:02 pm

Over 3,600 dengue cases, 2 deaths reported in first three weeks of 2025

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says that 3,649 dengue cases have been reported in the country within the first three weeks of this year. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 1:30 pm

Opposition MP accuses ministers of misusing high-end govt vehicles

Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake alleges that several government ministers, misuse government vehicles despite official claims that no such vehicles have been provided to them. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 12:59 pm

ASPI exceeds 17,000 for first time ever

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a historic milestone today (January 23) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 17,000-points mark for the first time in the capital market’s history. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 12:50 pm

Rail accident kills 12 in western India after passengers jump onto tracks over fire alert

At least 12 train passengers were killed in western India Wednesday after being struck by another train on an adjacent track after they jumped from their coaches in panic to escape a rumored fire incident, the Press Trust of India reported. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 12:45 pm

MP Archchuna ‘frustrated’, withdraws support for ruling party

Jaffna District Independent MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna declared today (23) in Parliament that he will no longer support the ruling party, citing a violation of his parliamentary privileges. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 12:37 pm

Former Minister Anura Yapa and wife produced before court

Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and his wife, who were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations of misusing funds amounting to over Rs. 6.1 million in 2014, have been presented before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 12:19 pm

Traffic disruptions expected on Colombo–Kandy main road tomorrow

Police have issued a traffic advisory in anticipation of road blockages during the annual “Duruthu Nada” Maha Perahera, which will take place tomorrow (January 24) in the Nittambuwa area on the Colombo – Kandy main road. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 12:03 pm

Online train tickets racket: Two more arrested including railway technical officer

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested two more suspects including an employee of the Department of Railways in connection with an alleged major racket involving the resale of ‘e-Tickets’ for up-country train journeys, including those to Ella. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 11:38 am

Govt limits support staff for Ministers and Deputy Ministers

The incumbent government has introduced a cap on the number of support staff for ministers and deputy ministers. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 11:17 am

2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Exam results will be released soon: PM

Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that the results of the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination will be released as soon as possible. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 10:38 am

Labour Officer arrested while soliciting bribe

A Labour Officer from the Colombo West District Secretariat of the Department of Labour has been arrested on charges of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 250,000. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 10:08 am

Breathless on stairs?: Could be warning signs of this chronic disease

Respiratory specialist Dr. Samanmalee Dalpadathu has revealed that 10% of Sri Lankans over the age of 40 suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a condition often caused by smoking, prolonged exposure to air pollution, or untreated asthma. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 9:11 am

Faceoff in India returns over Katchatheevu island issue

BJP President K Annamalai on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress and its ally, the ruling DMK in the state, over the ceding of the Katchatheevu islet to Sri Lanka in the 1970s, questioning the TNCC chief over his recent statement that the move was a “strategic maneuver” by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. MORE..

| January 23, 2025 7:39 am