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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 ever, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. It... Read More


Memories of a black January when LTTE blasted the Maligawa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The 25th of January, 1998 isn't a day for an anniversary nor remembrance. It is a day for the government to repent for not heeding the advice of religious custodians, Mahanayake ... Read More


Ranil and Sajith to decide on leader

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa are expected to meet shortly to decide as to who would lead the proposed UNP and SJB alliance, UNP De... Read More


Private jet carrying 8 people crashes in Bangor, Maine: FAA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A private jet carrying eight people crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Th... Read More


Catholic Church in SL to file FR against assault of a priest

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka is to file a Fundamental Rights petition against the police officers who had assaulted a priest in Negombo over the weekend, Spokesman for Archdi... Read More


Sri Lanka FDI surges 72% to $1.06 bn in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Sri Lanka recorded a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, with inflows reaching USD 1,057 million, reflecting a 72 percent increase compared to the previous yea... Read More


South Korea mourns death of former prime minister who nurtured democracy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- South Korean former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, a veteran politician and influential fixture on the country's road to democracy, died during an official visit to Vietnam's south... Read More


National drive launched to restore cyclone-hit religious sites

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Presidential Media Division (PMD) said that the inauguration of the 'Godanagamu Adhisthanaye Sanhinda' national programme, aimed at reconstructing religious sites damaged by ... Read More


Test tube baby treatment to begin in Govt. hospitals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Sri Lanka is set to introduce test-tube baby treatment, also known as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), at the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo marking the first time such... Read More


India marks 77th Republic Day in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- India's 77th Republic Day was celebrated this morning at the High Commissioner's residence (India House) under the patronage of High Commissioner Santosh Jha. Published by HT Di... Read More