Four killed in head-on collision in Mullaitivu

Four persons died and one was injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a car in the Murasumoddai area on the Paranthan-Mullaitivu main road, police said.

Court frees army commando officers arrested while carrying sniper type firearm

Two suspects arrested while in possession of a sniper type firearm in front of the Criminal Investigation Department are officers attached to the Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment, counsel appearing on behalf of the Sri Lanka Army informed the Fort Acting Magistrate Lahiru Silva today.

Speaker gave no orders on Parliament staff using drugs, alcohol, cigarettes: Parliamentary Secretariat

The Parliamentary Secretariat has denied meida reports under the headline “Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has decided to take strict action regarding a group of employees using drugs, alcohol and cigarettes within the Parliamentary premises”.

ACCIMT identifies 4,800 landslide-prone areas following cyclone Ditwah

The Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) has identified around 4,800 landslide-prone areas in Sri Lanka, based on satellite imagery captured after Cyclone Ditwah, the institute confirmed today.

T20 World Cup ticket sales pass 2017 tournament total

Ticket sales for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup in England have already passed the total for the 50-over tournament in 2017.

Sri Lanka Social Security Board records historic progress in 2025

The Sri Lanka Social Security Board (SSSB), operating under the Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Ministry, achieved its highest level of progress in history in 2025.

China pledges full support for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on a brief visit to Sri Lanka this morning (12), has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditva. Wang Yi gave assurances of personal intervention to assist in rehabilitating critical infrastructure, including roads, railways, and bridges affected by the disaster.

Australian Border Force provides high-standard scanners to Sri Lanka

Two high-technology scanners were handed over to the Sri Lanka Customs Department by the Australian Border Force, specifically for use at the Jaffna International Airport and the Kankesanthurai Port.

Elephant kills 20 in Indian state as rescue efforts continue

At least 20 people have been killed by a wild elephant in nine days in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, officials have said, adding that the animal is yet to be captured.

Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces and districts

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorological Department has issued an advisory warning of severe lightning accompanied by thundershowers for Western, North-Western, and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara districts. The alert, released at 12:00 noon today (January 12), is valid until 11:00 p.m. tonight.

Wimal stages continuous satyagraha

Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia’s social media ban

About 550,000 accounts were blocked by Meta during the first days of Australia’s landmark social media ban for kids.

Daily Mirror warns public of fake article circulating on social media

An article currently being shared on social media platforms bearing the Daily Mirror logo is fake.

Couple arrested at BIA with smuggled cigarettes worth Rs. 15 million

Two Sri Lankan passengers who attempted to illegally bring in a large consignment of foreign-made cigarettes valued at around Rs. 15 million were arrested by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau in the early hours of January 12 at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake.

Elle Gunawansa Thera urges Cabinet reshuffle, PM to be removed as Education Minister

The Chairman of the National Movement for the Protection of the Nation, Venerable Elle Gunawansa Thera, has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya be removed from the post of Minister of Education and that a Cabinet reshuffle be carried out.

Kandy railway line could be restored within a year: Deputy Minister

The restoration of the Kandy railway line which was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah will be completed within a year, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said.

Scam behind Norochcholai coal supply tender?

Whilst highlighting a serious scam with regard to the awarding of tender pertaining to supply of coal to Norochcholai power plant, the Frontline Socialist Party yesterday urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to carry out a probe on it.

Vijitha Herath holds meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister

Minister Vijitha Herath met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi this morning (12) during the latter’s official visit to Sri Lanka.

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme to be launched tomorrow

Arrangements have been made to hold the inaugural ceremony of the national programme ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’, which has been introduced to effectively steer the country’s rebuilding process, on Tuesday, 13th January at the Lotus Hall of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Government to introduce concessional loan package for MSMEs

The Development Finance Department is set to launch a concessional loan package for micro, small, and medium-scale entrepreneurs, in line with government directives, Fiscal Policy Department Director General Manjula Hettiarachchi said.

Keheliya’s corruption case to be recalled on Feb. 13

The Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal today ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramith Rambukwella, his daughter Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, and their domestic aide Nipuni Krishnajina be recalled on February 13.

British tourist rescued from strong currents at Mirissa Beach

A 65-year-old British national was rescued after nearly drowning at Mirissa Beach yesterday (11), police said.

Thick mist in Central hills

Heavy mist prevailing in the Western slopes of the Central hills has disrupted civilian life in several areas and obstructed transportation.

Low pressure area moving away

The low-pressure area located over the Gulf of Mannar is weakening further and moving away from the island, Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Donald Trump declares himself as ’Acting President of Venezuela’, posts on Truth Social

In his Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump recognises himself as the ’Acting President of Venezuela’. Credit: Screen grab/Reuters

Wimal Weerawansa launches continuous ‘Satyagraha’ at Education Ministry

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, accompanied by civil society representatives and supporters, has begun a continuous ‘Satyagraha’ protest in front of the Education Ministry.

Chalamet beats DiCaprio to Golden Globes glory

Chalamet, 30, continued his pursuit of greatness, and an Oscar, by beating stars including Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to the award for best actor in a musical or comedy for table tennis caper Marty Supreme.

Complaint filed with CID over distorted Sri Lanka State Emblem

The Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights Chairman, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the alleged alteration of Sri Lanka’s State Emblem on the official website of the Ministry of Public Security.

Sri Lanka tightens drone laws after safety concerns

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said that it will introduce a comprehensive programme to regulate the use of drones in Sri Lanka, with particular emphasis on drones used for commercial purposes.

Test delays deepen Ondansetron doubts

After nearly a month, serious concerns have been raised over a considerable delay in reviewing a request to conduct independent testing on withdrawn batches of the Ondansetron injection, as well as the non-release of related laboratory findings.