Rishad Bathiudeen appears before Bribery Commission

Former Minister and Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (05) after being summoned by the commission.

Mahinda says NPP efforts falling short

The National People’s Power (NPP) Government is making efforts but has so far failed to deliver results, Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

Wildlife officials hunt for those who electrocuted a jumbo in Welikanda

In the wake of the burning an elephant to death in Mihintale, the death of another wild elephant as a result of the human-elephant conflict was reported yesterday from Welikanda.

Body found at Marine Drive, Kollupitiya

A dead body was found at Marine Drive in Kollupitiya today, police said.

Talks begin with Seychelles to repatriate fishermen from the destroyed trawler

The Sri Lankan Ministry of Fisheries has initiated high-level diplomatic discussions to secure the return of local fishermen currently held in the Seychelles.

Pakistan cricket team to arrive in Sri Lanka today

The Pakistan Men’s National Cricket Team is scheduled to arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, this evening ahead of a T20 series.

Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in ’miracle’ recovery

The 54-year-old, who played 67 Test matches between 1992 and 2006, fell ill late last month and was admitted to a Queensland hospital on 27 December.

Cabinet approval next week for private sector involvement in developing Mattala airport

A Cabinet Memorandum will be presented next week seeking approval to call for Expression of Interest (EOI) from local or foreign investors to develop the Mattala international airport under the public private partnership (PPP) model, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Kodituwakku said.

SriLankan Airlines debt to be restructured this month: Deputy Minister

The Government is expecting to complete the restructuring of the defaulted debt of SriLankan Airlines this month, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Kodituwakku said.

A hypocrisy called the United Nations!

There is a quiet anger spreading across much of the world. It is not the loud kind that fills streets with protests, but a deeper, more painful frustration felt by ordinary people who are watching global justice collapse under the weight of hypocrisy. At the centre of this failure stands the United Nations, an institution created to protect humanity, now increasingly exposed as one that protects power instead.

Bill gazetted to scrap MPs’ pension scheme

A Gazette notification has been issued for the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, paving the way for the abolition of long-standing pension entitlements for Members of Parliament and their spouses.

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.

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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.

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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.