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Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division of the Egoda Uyana Police Station has died in a road accident in Moronthuduwa. The incident occurred this afternoon (26), according... Read More


Political leaders share stage at 77th Indian Republic Day celebrations in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A special reception to welcome distinguished guests was held at the India House in Colombo this evening (26) in commemoration of the 77th Republic Day of India. The event was at... Read More


Two arrested for illegal gem mining in Bogawantalawa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Police have arrested two individuals for engaging in illegal gem mining without a valid license in Bogawantalawa. The suspects were taken into custody along with mining equipmen... Read More


Suspect arrested with over 3 kg of 'Ice' in Bambalapitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A suspect has been arrested while in possession of over 3 kilograms of 'Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as 'Ice'), with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 30 million... Read More


Coal tender controversy results in significant daily losses - Patali

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The country is losing approximately two gigawatt-hours of electricity per day due to the controversial coal tender, former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has stated. Speaking... Read More


Katunayake logs today's highest temperature

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The highest temperature recorded in the country today (26) was 34.6degC, reported from the Katunayake Meteorological Station, the Department of Meteorology noted. Meanwhile, the... Read More


GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide indefinite trade union action from 8.00 a.m. today (26). The decision has been taken owi... Read More


Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A number of adolescents have developed various mental health disorders as a result of excessive dependence on mobile phones, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Senani Wijethun... Read More


Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. It come... Read More


Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) B... Read More