More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report
More than 200 people have been reported killed in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located,…
Weather today: Showers expected in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 31 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 January 2026 Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Central provinces. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Mullaittivu, Trincomalee,…
60% of Colombo bus drivers addicted to drugs: Minister
About 60% of bus drivers operating passenger transport services in Colombo and surrounding areas are severely addicted to drugs, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake said on Friday (30). Speaking at a special Transport, Highways and Urban…
Match officials named for T20 World Cup 2026 group stage
In total, 24 officials will serve as on-field umpires while six officials will serve as the match referees during the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with plenty of experience among those appointed. Officials for the…
Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January
Inflation in Colombo rose to 2.3% in January, up from 2.1% in December, according to data released by the Department of Census and Statistics(DCS). The increase was measured year on year by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI). Year-on-year inflation…
Sri Lanka posts US$1.7bn current account surplus in 2025 despite trade deficit
Sri Lanka’s current account recorded a marginal surplus in December 2025, contributing to a provisional annual surplus of US$ 1.7 billion for 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Most months last year also recorded monthly current…
Advice Lab Unveils New 13,000+ Sqft Office, Marking Major Expansion in Financial Services BPO to Australia
Advice Lab, a leading provider of financial services BPO solutions to the Australian market, announced the opening of its new 13,000+ square‑foot office in Colombo, one of the most modern and dynamic workspaces in Sri Lanka. The move marks a…
20 Sri Lankan officials complete governance training in India
Twenty local government representatives from Sri Lanka’s upcountry region have completed a 10-day capacity-building programme at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) in Hyderabad, India, held from January 19 to 29, 2026. Organized at the request…
Imran Khan not the only one silenced as Pakistan military stifles dissent
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan hasn’t seen any visitors in more than five weeks, according to his party. His family say this is partly to stop his words reaching the outside world. They blame the country’s military chief,…
Apple to make foldable iPhone, Nikkei Asia reports
Apple is shifting its production focus to three high-end iPhone models for 2026, including its first-ever foldable iPhone, while delaying the launch of the standard iPhone 18 to the first half of 2027, Nikkei Asia reported Friday, citing four sources…