Court withdraws warrant against Wimal
The Colombo High Court has withdrawn the warrant issued against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa today, following his appearance in court. The Colombo High Court today issued a warrant ordering the arrest and production before the court of Weerawansa after he…
Ammunition believed to be from WWII era found in Ratmalana
Workers unearthed a cache of ammunition believed to date back to World War II at The School for the Deaf in Ratmalana on Monday (12), it was reported. According to News First, the Police said the cache of ammunition was…
82 killed in road accidents in first 13 days of 2026
Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera, says 82 people have lost their lives in 77 fatal accidents during the first 13 days of 2026. Speaking to local media, DIG Senadheera said that…
New ICC player rankings released
Kohli storms back to No.1 in ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after more than four years Virat Kohli’s brilliant form has propelled him back to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time since July…
CBSL rates : Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (14 Jan), compared to Tuesday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.35 to Rs. 305.43, while the…
China’s Amber Adventures withdraws from Ambuluwawa cable car project
China-based Amber Adventures (Private) Limited has officially pulled out of the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project, informing the Board of Investment (BOI) in writing yesterday (13 Jan). According to media reports, the company, involved in Sri Lanka’s first cable car venture,…
India steps in to halt unsafe 10-minute delivery promises
India’s leading quick-commerce and food delivery platforms have begun scaling back their 10-minute delivery targets following government intervention over concerns about gig worker safety and working conditions. Platforms including Blinkit, Zomato, Swiggy and Zepto have either removed or softened ultra-fast…
At least 22 people killed after crane falls on train in northeast Thailand
At least 22 people have been killed and about 80 injured when a construction crane fell on a passenger train in northeast Thailand. The accident took place on Wednesday in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230km (143 miles)…
Arrest warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa
The Colombo High Court has issued a warrant ordering the arrest and production before the court of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa. The order has been issued after he failed to appear in court in a case filed over allegations of…
Retired Navy Medical Assistant arrested in Rs. 200,000 bribery case
A retired Navy Medical Assistant has been arrested for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000. According to a complaint made by a resident of the Wellawatta area, the suspect had demanded Rs. 300,000 to arrange the admission of…