Vijitha comes to Harini's rescue

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has dismissed complaints and accusations directed at the Prime Minister, stating that all allegations against her are baseless.

Johnston Fernando appears at FCID over investigation

Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (05) in connection with an ongoing investigation.

Mahaweli Authority begins safety inspections of reservoirs after recent cyclone

The Mahaweli Authority has begun a comprehensive quality and safety inspection of both large-scale and small-scale reservoirs under its purview, including those used for hydroelectric power generation, following recent landslides and floods triggered by the cyclone “Ditwah”.

FSP to stage protest in Colombo against US role in Venezuela

The Frontline Socialist Party is scheduled to hold a protest in Colombo today opposing what it describes as United States intervention in Venezuela.

Danish PM tells Trump to stop ’threats’ against Greenland

Denmark’s prime minister has told Donald Trump to ’’stop the threats’’ about taking over Greenland.

IMF acts as biggest impediment in drawing FDIs to Sri Lanka

While Sri Lanka has managed to push its Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) slightly atop the billion dollar mark in 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) policies have put the country in a bind in having polices, particularly when it comes to taxation in making the country an attractive destination for international investors.

Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court

Donald Trump has warned Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodríguez she could ’’pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro’’ if she ’’doesn’t do what’s right’’.

Delay in publishing test results on Ondansetron injection raises suspicious: Doctors’ Union

Nearly three weeks after two suspicious deaths were reported following complications allegedly linked to the administration of the controversial Ondansetron injection imported from India, concerns have been raised over delays in releasing the results of a second laboratory test on the drug, the Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance Chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

Schools reopen for first semester of 2026 academic year

All schools reopened today (05) for the first phase of the first semester of the 2026 academic year, the Ministry of Education announced.

Gem and jewellery industry calls for urgent implementation of reforms

Industry leaders at the opening of FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 have called for the urgent implementation of key reforms discussed with the government to unlock the full potential of the country’s gem and jewellery sector, warning that regulatory delays are holding back a potential multi-billion dollar export industry.

OUSL hosts world’s first carbon-neutral convocation

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) made history by organizing the world’s first carbon-neutral university convocation during its General Convocation 2025 (I) recently at the BMICH, Colombo.

Bangladesh say they will not play T20 World Cup matches in India

Bangladesh will not play their Twenty20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by his Indian Premier League team amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh’s cricket board (BCB) said on Sunday.

Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka to strengthen defence ties

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5 to 8 as part of India’s continued engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries.

Namal urges education minister to resign over controversial module

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has called for Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya to resign over the controversial Grade 6 English module, stating that the responsibility lies with her rather than any ministry official.

Australian journalist robbed in Unawatuna; Suspect arrested

The Unawatuna Tourist Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of a handbag belonging to an Australian journalist near a restaurant along the Unawatuna beach.

Internal committee submits report on Grade 6 textbook module

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the internal committee appointed to review the controversial Grade 6 textbook module has submitted its report.

Communist Party condemns US strike on Venezuela, capture of its President, First Lady

The Communist Party of Sri Lanka (CPSL) expressed its strongest condemnation of the abduction of President of the Bolivarian Republic Venezuela Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States.

US action on Venezuela cannot be approved: Rajitha

Action by the United States to invade Venezuela cannot be approved by anyone, a prominent member of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s camp said today.

JVP condemns US military aggression against Venezuela

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) strongly condemned the United States of America’s military aggression against the independent and sovereign state of Venezuela and the abduction of democratically elected President Nicholas Maduro and his wife.

Private airline employee arrested for smuggling jewellery, gold

A 27-year-old private airline employee has been arrested by the Katunayake Airport Customs officials for allegedly bringing in jewellery and gold biscuits worth over Rs. 40 million into the country.

UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela

The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Monday after the U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed its long-serving autocratic President Nicolas Maduro, a move that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres views as setting ’’a dangerous precedent.’’

Prime Group donates LKR 200 million to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund

Guided by a clear vision to extend value beyond business, Prime Group made a landmark contribution of LKR 200 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, pledging support toward the national recovery from Cyclone Ditwah. This is believed to be one of the highest contributions made by a corporate body thus far. As a company, Prime believes it is their duty to contribute and assist the nation in times of distress.

Four suspects arrested over Kohuwala shooting

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident reported in Kohuwala, police said.

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens at Cinnamon Life

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated at Cinnamon Life - The City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition. Now in its 33rd edition, the exhibition opens with a bold, future-focused vision that celebrates Sri Lanka’s rich gem heritage while positioning the industry for its next phase of global growth.

Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders Delcy Rodriguez become interim president

The Constitutional Chamber of Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered on Saturday that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assume the role of acting president of the country in the absence of Nicolás Maduro, who was detained early Saturday morning in an operation by U.S. forces.

Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID

Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Ratnamalala has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with the alleged misuse of a company-owned lorry.

After Mustafizur’s IPL exit, Bangladesh wants its T20 World Cup games out of India

Bangladesh’s interim government has instructed the Bangladesh Cricket Board to seek a change of venue for the team’s matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, requesting that they be moved out of India.

Trump says U.S. will run Venezuela after U.S. captures Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was putting Venezuela under temporary American control after the United States captured President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid and whisked him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges.

NPP Municipal councillor attacked in failed burglary attempt

Three individuals, including National People’s Power (NPP) member of the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council, were injured after a drug addict attacked them with sharp objects following a failed burglary attempt.

Four accomplices of two underworld criminals arrested

Four accomplices of two underworld criminals, who are currently hiding overseas, have been arrested with three firearms used in multiple crimes, police said.