Ten drivers test positive for drugs in Colombo

Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena revealed that 10 out of 56 drivers randomly tested during a mobile drug screening program at Bastian Mawatha Bus Station were found to have used drugs.

“When we respond, it’s like a shot from Bruce Lee,” Lal Kantha

Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has said that no group or individual, regardless of their attire or identity, is immune from criticism.

Doctors’ annual transfers not properly implemented after 2013: Nalinda

The government will implement the annual transfers of doctors from the first week of February, 2026, which has not been implemented properly after 2013, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Ramesh Pathirana appointed as SLPP electoral organiser for Bentara–Elpitiya

Former Minister representing the Galle District, Ramesh Pathirana, has been appointed as the Benthara–Elpitiya Electoral Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

Largest drug haul recorded in 2025: Police

The largest stockpile of narcotics seized during security forces’ operations was recorded in 2025, marking a threefold increase compared to 2024, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler said.

Police arrest 44 shooters over 114 shooting incidents in 2025

Sri Lanka Police have arrested 44 shooters wanted in connection with 114 shooting incidents reported last year, as intensified operations continue to track down remaining suspects linked to gun violence.

Students with disabilities to gain entrance for all disciplines in state universities: Deputy Minister

Plans are afoot to allow students with disabilities to gain entrance to all academic disciplines, including medicine, in state universities, Deputy Minister of Education Madhura Seneviratne said today.

Wimal reveals letter alleging plot behind Nandana Gunathilaka’s death

Former MP Wimal Weerawansa has made a controversial disclosure over the death of former politician Nandana Gunathilaka claiming the late politician had warned of a plot against his life in a letter shared shortly before his death.

Little England turns icy

Sri Lanka in need of law to regulate social media: Minister

Sri Lanka is in need of laws to regulate social media, Minister of Health and Media Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today.

Women’s contributions still undervalued despite global progress: PM Harini

The contributions of women continue to be systematically undervalued, particularly in unpaid care work, informal labour and the agriculture sector, even as women increasingly assert their agency in political, economic and social spheres around the world, said Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

Nuwara Eliya records coldest morning

Sri Lanka experienced a sharp drop in temperatures today (22), with Nuwara Eliya recording the lowest minimum of 3.5°C, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Stone found in Galaha has no high commercial value – NGJA

The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) has clarified that a stone recently discovered in the Deltotawatta area of Galaha in Kandy does not have high commercial or market value.

CEB Unions threaten strike, power blackout looms

Sri Lanka could be plunged into darkness if the government proceeds with its plan to dissolve the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) without meeting trade union demands, the country’s electricity engineers warned yesterday.

Sri Lanka’s investment climate difficult, bureaucracy complex- Envoy

In what appeared to be a wake-up call for the improvement of the business environment in Sri Lanka, Turkish Ambassador Semih Lutfu Turgut said yesterday that Sri Lanka’s investment climate is ‘difficult’ and bureaucracy is complex.

SLPP delegation to attend Indian Republic Day celebrations in Odisha

A delegation of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) members, led by SLPP National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa, is scheduled to travel to Odisha, India, to participate in Indian Republic Day celebrations on January 26, at the invitation of the Government of India.

Harsha submits motion in Parliament to protect Diyagama Forest

MP Harsha de Silva today submitted a motion to protect the Diyagama Forest, a patch of rainforest in Homagama.

Radiological Technologists call off strike

The Government Radiological Technologists Association has temporarily suspended their islandwide strike action for seven days.

Inflation rises in December as food prices push costs higher

Inflation showed a modest uptick in December 2025, as the National Consumer Price Index rose to 210.5, marking a 1.57 percent increase from November, the Census and Statistics Department reported.

SL sees 360,000 vehicles registered in first year after five-year hiatus

Sri Lanka had 48,525 vehicles registered in December 2025, up from 43,810 units in November, reflecting an year-end pop in the numbers, bringing the full-year vehicles registered to 360,117, in its first year of reopening imports after a five-year hiatus.

Short-term ROI no longer enough for banks, says CB Governor

Sri Lanka’s banks must rethink how they deploy capital, moving beyond a narrow focus on immediate financial returns to a “return on learning” approach that prioritises experimentation, data capability and long-term resilience, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said, as climate risks and digital disruption increasingly shape financial sustainability.

Loss of nearly Rs.2bn due to CEB’s renewable energy curtailments, industry warns

The Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) arbitrary curtailment of power generation in the local renewable energy plants is causing a loss of almost Rs.2 billion, the Grid Connected Solar Power Association (GCSPA) said yesterday.

Neesham & Binura Seal Rajshahi’s Spot in BPL Final

Rajshahi Warriors booked their place in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final with a thrilling 12-run win over Sylhet Titans in the Qualifier 2 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.

England re-hire 2005 Ashes pace coach Cooley

England have made a further addition to their backroom staff by re-hiring Troy Cooley as national pace-bowling lead.

ICC Board decides to uphold published match schedule for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled with Bangladesh’s matches to be played in India.

McIlroy challenges Hatton and Rahm to pay Tour fines

Rory McIlroy has challenged Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to ’’prove’’ their commitment to Europe’s Ryder Cup team by settling their multi-million pound fines from the DP World Tour.

ICC T20 World Cup trophy inaugurated...

34% of Central Highland forests damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah: Minister

The Committee appointed to assess environment damage due to the Ditwah cyclone has revealed in its preliminary report that 34 percent of the country’s central highland natural forests have been damaged by the Ditwah cyclone, Environment Minister Dhammika Patabedi said today.

'Salam Ramadan 2026' to kick off in Colombo...

Two suspects granted bail in Hapugastenna Plantation land forgery case

A female attorney and a director of a private company, who were arrested in connection with an alleged incident of preparing forged deeds relating to a five-acre land belonging to the Hapugastenna Plantation Company that had been leased to a private company on a 53-year lease basis, were released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today.