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.

Venezuelan President indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the Southern District of New York.

Education reforms should safeguard local culture, values while embracing modernity: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called for effective education reforms which embrace modernity while preserving local culture and traditional values.

Trump says Venezuela’s President captured after strikes

The U.S. struck Venezuela overnight and captured its long-serving President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump said early on Saturday after months of pressuring him over accusations of drug-running and illegitimacy in power.

Venezuela blames explosions on US ’’military aggression’’

Venezuela said it rejected ’’military aggression’’ by the United States after multiple explosions rocked capital Caracas and other areas early on Saturday.

Energy Ministry to appoint committee to assess reimbursements for preliminary expenses by Adani

The Cabinet has entrusted the Energy Ministry to appoint a committee to assess and determine reimbursements for initial costs sustained by India’s Adani Company following its withdrawal from the proposed investment projects in Sri Lanka, an official said.

Prime Minister should resign over controversial English Module: Namal

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who is in charge of the Ministry of Education, must resign over the controversial Grade 6 English Module, rather than the resignation of a Ministry official, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

Close shave as Buddha Air plane carrying 55 veers off runway in Nepal

A turboprop passenger aircraft of Buddha Air veered off the runway while landing in Nepal’s Bhadrapur yesterday, the airline said.

Low-level atmospheric disturbance developing over SL

Showery conditions are expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva Provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East of Sri Lanka, Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Talpe Railway Station reopened to public after modernisation

The Talpe Railway Station, refurbished under the “Dream Destination” project of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, was officially handed over to the public yesterday (02) under the patronage of Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake.

SJB, UNP alliance an uphill task

Prospects for a possible electoral alliance between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) remain dampened because of different views uttered by their representatives

Sri Lanka extends sympathies to all those affected by fire in Switzerland

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said he was deeply saddened to learn of the devastating fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which has resulted in the tragic loss of many lives and injuries to several others.

Sri Lanka’s juvenile tusker population on the rise

Sri Lanka’s juvenile elephants’ population with tusks have seen a rise of 9.2 per cent during the period between 2021 and 2024, according to statistics quoted by Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi. The Minister told Daily Mirror that the juvenile tuskers accounted for 8.4 per cent of the total population in 2021, and it had scaled up to 17.6 per cent in 2024. Way back in 1993, the figure was at 11 per cent.

Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire

A fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort appears to have been caused by sparklers placed on bottles of champagne that came ’’too close to the ceiling’’, authorities said.

Father arrested over alleged murder of son

A father has been arrested over the alleged murder of his 14-year-old son in Nuriya Watte in the Nuriya police division.

Water supply suspended due to Ambathale–Dehiwala pipeline rupture

A sudden rupture in the main water supply line from Ambathale to Dehiwala has led to the suspension of water supply in several areas, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB).

Gun violence spills into New Year

Continuing the gun-related violence that plagued Sri Lanka throughout 2025, the New Year began with a fatal shooting allegedly linked to rival underworld groups.

Colombo Port records historic high of 8.29mn TEUs in 2025

The Port of Colombo reached a defining milestone in 2025, recording a throughput of 8,291,178 TEUs, the highest volume ever handled in its history.

Education Ministry outlines school timetables for 2026

The Ministry of Education has issued instructions regarding the revision of school timetables and the deployment of academic staff for 2026 under the new education reforms.

President directs timely completion of 2026 Budget housing projects

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that all housing projects planned under the 2026 Budget are completed within the stipulated timeframes and handed over to the public without delay.

Government pulling its own legs by failing to deliver promises: Namal

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa claimed today that, instead of the opposition undermining the government, it is “pulling its own legs” and attempting to shift blame.

SPMC records highest-ever drug production in 2025

The State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) has recorded the highest drug production in its history during 2025.

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran’s authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington ’’will come to their rescue’’.