Auditor General decision postponed to February 3 – Minister
2026-01-31
The Constitutional Council will study the proposal submitted by the President regarding the appointment to the post of Auditor GeneralContinue Reading
Beijing Capital Airlines launches Direct Flights to Colombo
2026-01-31
Beijing Capital Airlines marked a significant milestone today in strengthening air connectivity between China and Sri Lanka with the inaugurationContinue Reading
CID arrests suspect over Rs. 88m gemstone fraud
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged financial fraud involving gemstones valued atContinue Reading
Thundershowers & severe lightning alert issued to 7 districts
2026-01-31
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle andContinue Reading
300,000 start school, only 40,000 reach university – PM
2026-01-31
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday said developing a high-quality human resource base is essential to safeguarding theContinue Reading
Mob attack outside court: Sri Lankan lawyer says he was targeted for doing his job
2026-01-31
A Sri Lankan lawyer has alleged that his vehicle was attacked and damaged by a mob outside the Nugegoda Magistrate’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka government doctors step up TU action
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s government doctors have decided to intensify an ongoing islandwide trade union action, accusing the Health Minister of failingContinue Reading
3.6-magnitude tremor reported off Sri Lanka’s northeast coast
2026-01-31
An earth tremor measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale was reported in the sea area between Mullaitivu and Trincomalee, theContinue Reading
Big blow for Australia ahead of T20 World Cup
2026-01-31
Australia have suffered a major setback ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with fast bowler Pat CumminsContinue Reading
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