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World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday (Dec 31), waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. I... Read More


Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern, Central, North-central and Uva provinces today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Fairly heavy falls of about 75 mm ... Read More


Let's strive to find just and lasting solutions to problems of all citizens - Opposition Leader

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Let's strive to find just and lasting solutions to problems of all citizens - Opposition Leader New Year message from Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa: "There is no doubt that... Read More


Let's step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Let's step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026: PM Harini New Year Message from the Prime Minister: As we move forward to the New Year of 2026, it is t... Read More


President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his New Year message

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history, President Anura Kumara D... Read More


Sri Lankan man arrested by ICE no longer a professor at US State University, officials say

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A Ferris State University associate professor from Sri Lanka who was placed on administrative leave is no longer employed by the university, a school official has confirmed. The ... Read More


Energy Ministry to transfer CEB assets to six new companies before Feb. 1

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The process of transferring Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) assets to six newly established companies must be completed before February 1, 2026, the Secretary to the Ministry of En... Read More


Sri Lanka CERT warns of growing cyber threats as complaints exceed 12,600 in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has received more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cybersecurity incidents in 2025. Acco... Read More


Drunk driver who ignored police orders kills officer on New Year's Eve

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- An officer attached to the Ambalantota Police who was on duty on New Year's Eve has died after being run over by a car driven by an individual who was under the influence, police ... Read More


Ranil greets Sajith for New Year and discusses future plans

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended New Year greetings to Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in a phone conversation. Opposition Leader Premadasa has also c... Read More