Coastal line train delays expected today & tomorrow
2026-01-31
The Department of Railways has announced that trains operating on the coastal line between may experience delays of up toContinue Reading
Suspect nabbed with 117 turtle eggs in Trincomalee
2026-01-31
A man found in possession of 117 illegally collected turtle eggs during a special search operation carried out on JanuaryContinue Reading
Sajith inspects Singapore’s Next-Generation Jurong Innovation District
2026-01-31
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa undertook an inspection tour of Singapore’s next-generation industrial innovation park, the Jurong Innovation District, a landmarkContinue Reading
Big call before deadline for Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup preparations have taken a decisive turn, with the Sunday Times reporting that Sri Lankan selectorsContinue Reading
Several services declared essential under special gazette
2026-01-31
A special gazette notification has declared a range of services as essential, including electricity supply, fuel and petroleum products, gasContinue Reading
Auditor General decision expected today: Bimal Rathnayake
2026-01-31
Chief Government Whip Bimal Rathnayake said the President’s nomination for Auditor General is expected to be considered when the ConstitutionalContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in Rajagiriya for foreign employment fraud
2026-01-31
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man accused of defrauding money by forging government documents and promising overseas employment. The suspectContinue Reading
More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report
2026-01-31
More than 200 people have been reported killed in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic RepublicContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers expected in several areas
2026-01-31
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 31 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Match officials named for T20 World Cup 2026 group stage
2026-01-30
In total, 24 officials will serve as on-field umpires while six officials will serve as the match referees during theContinue Reading
Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January
2026-01-30
Inflation in Colombo rose to 2.3% in January, up from 2.1% in December, according to data released by the DepartmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka posts US$1.7bn current account surplus in 2025 despite trade deficit
2026-01-30
Sri Lanka’s current account recorded a marginal surplus in December 2025, contributing to a provisional annual surplus of US$ 1.7Continue Reading
20 Local government representatives complete governance training in India
2026-01-30
Twenty local government representatives from Sri Lanka’s upcountry region have completed a 10-day capacity-building programme at the National Institute ofContinue Reading
Apple to make foldable iPhone, Nikkei Asia reports
2026-01-30
Apple is shifting its production focus to three high-end iPhone models for 2026, including its first-ever foldable iPhone, while delayingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan arrested in Israel over alleged rape of special needs schoolgirl
2026-01-30
A Sri Lankan national has been arrested in Israel over allegations of rape of a schoolgirl enrolled at a specialContinue Reading
Wild elephant rescued from garbage pit in Digampathaha
2026-01-30
A wild elephant that managed to enter the Digampathaha garbage dumping site in Dambulla by breaking through an electric fenceContinue Reading
Beijing Capital Airlines to launch flights to Sri Lanka
2026-01-30
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is set to welcome Beijing Capital Airlines as the newest addition to its airline roster, withContinue Reading
Four arrested over fatal street racing accident in Horana
2026-01-30
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the dangerous motorcycle racing incident that occurred near the Junction on theContinue Reading