Police announce special traffic plan in Colombo for Independence Day rehearsals
Police have announced a special traffic plan in Colombo in view of rehearsals and preparations for the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. Accordingly, rehearsals will be held on January 30, January 31 and February 2, during which traffic restrictions will…
Weather: Showers, heavy rain, across parts of Sri Lanka
Showers are expected at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm likely in parts of Uva Province and in, Batticaloa and Ampara districts, the Department of Meteorology…
Weather today: Rain after 2.00 pm for several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 January 2026 Showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly Heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places…
16, 18 & 19-year-olds die in separate motorcycle crashes
At least five people were killed in a series of separate road accidents involving motorcycles and other vehicles across Sri Lanka on Thursday, police said. In the northern town of Palai, a 64-year-old woman was killed when a tipper truck…
Businessman arrested for aiding money laundering linked to Keheliya Rambukwella case
A businessman has been arrested by investigators of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly aiding and abetting a money laundering offence, officials said. The suspect is accused of knowingly possessing Rs. 30 million believed…
Sri Lanka sees nearly 100 new cancer cases and 40 deaths every day
Sri Lanka records around 100 new cancer patients daily, while approximately 40 deaths occur each day due to cancer, according to the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). Community Medicine Specialist Dr Hasarali Fernando said these figures were based on the…
Sri Lanka U19 await Ireland–Afghanistan result to secure World Cup semi-final spot
Sri Lanka Under-19 will qualify for the ICC Under-19 World Cup semi-finals if Ireland defeat Afghanistan in their remaining Super Six group-stage match, with the final standings set to be decided on net run rate. Sri Lanka’s chances of reaching…
Three-wheel drivers urge uniform fares for app-based & independent services
A group of three-wheel drivers met with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Thursday to raise complaints against ride-hailing platforms, demanding uniform rates across app-based and independent services. A representative of the group said passengers often choose app-based services…
SLPP denies claims actor “Ping Pong” named party organiser
A report claiming that actor Rajitha Hiran, popularly known as “Ping Pong,” has been appointed as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) organiser for the Kesbewa electorate is false, SLPP Kesbewa chief organiser Ajith Naragala said. In a statement, Naragala…
ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 Points Table
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