India, EU agree upon ‘mother of all deals’
India and the European Union (EU) have agreed on a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement dubbed the “mother of all deals”, along with pacts on defence and worker mobility, amid a fracturing world order. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate decreases to Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27 Jan), compared to Monday, with the selling rate decreasing to Rs. 312 in most banks. At Seylan Bank, the buying and…
Former Minister P. Harrison questioned by FCID
Former Minister P. Harrison arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (27) around 8:45 am. He reported to the FCID, following a summons issued to provide a statement related to an ongoing investigation. (Newswire) The post Former…
Police Constable arrested in Badulla with 4.2g of heroin
A female Police Constable attached to the Badulla Division Crimes Investigation Unit has been arrested in Badulla town on charges of possessing narcotics. She was taken into custody last afternoon (26 Jan) during a raid carried out by the Ambagasdowa…
Sri Lanka Customs exceeds January revenue target by Rs. 15.2 billion
Sri Lanka Customs has reported revenue of Rs. 175.4 billion within the first three weeks of January 2026, exceeding its monthly target of Rs. 160.2 billion by Rs. 15.2 billion. The achievement, announced on International Customs Day, marked yesterday (26…
Sri Lanka eyes trade boost with Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, highlighted new opportunities for collaboration following his recent visit to Riyadh, where he represented Sri Lanka in discussions with Saudi business leaders and members of the Saudi–Sri Lanka Joint…
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
France’s Lower House passed a Bill banning social media for those under 15, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time. The lower National Assembly adopted the text by a vote…
Sri Lanka Women’s tour of West Indies : Schedule announced
The Sri Lanka National Women’s Team will tour the West Indies during February–March 2026. According to a Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) statement, the team will engage in a three-match ODI series and a three-match T20I series. The tour will begin…
Shiranthi seeks two-week extension to appear before FCID
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, has informed the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) that she is unable to appear today (27) due to personal reasons. According to the Police, the notification was made in writing through her…
Nearly 39% of youth aged 10–24 suffer mental stress
Nearly 39% of Sri Lanka’s youth aged between 10 and 24 suffer from mental stress, the head of the country’s leading mental health institution said on Monday (26). Dr. Dhammika Alahapperuma, director of the National Institute of Mental Health, disclosed…