6 Police officers accused of assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
Six police officers accused of assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026, following their appearance before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today (Jan. 26). The court also ordered that an identification parade be held…
Govt issues call for land donations to support post-cyclone rebuilding
The Government is calling on citizens across Sri Lanka to donate land to support the construction of permanent housing for families who lost their homes during Cyclone Ditwah, the Department of Government Information said. The land donation drive is part…
PIONEER THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE WITH YOUR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES DEGREE AT APIIT SRI LANKA!
The world of healthcare is evolving faster than ever before, with breakthroughs reshaping how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Just recently, researchers made global headlines for developing “skin in a syringe,” injectable skin cells engineered to regenerate damaged tissue,…
Quick-thinking driver prevents major bus accident after brakes fail
An SLTB bus narrowly avoided a major accident early this morning (26) when its braking system suddenly failed while travelling from Thalawakelle to Colombo, thanks to the quick action of the driver, police said. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m….
‘Buddy’ saga deepens as Deputy Minister defends remarks
Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe defended his recent remarks in Parliament, claiming that his comments about the term “buddy” were based on content found in the Grade 11 ICT textbook, not personal expertise. “I’m not an expert on this subject,” Jayasinghe…
Dollar rate today : Rupee shows slight deprication
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26 Jan), compared to Friday, with the selling rate steady to Rs. 313 in some banks. According to NDB Bank, the buying…
BOI reports USD 1 Bn+ FDI inflows in 2025, up 72% from 2024
Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has reported a major milestone in 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reaching USD 1,057 million — a 72% increase compared to 2024. The growth reflects renewed global investor confidence, supported by improving…
More details revealed on yesterday’s shooting in Colpetty
A shooting incident was reported around 2:35 a.m. yesterday (Jan. 25) near a music academy located on R.A. De Mel Mawatha in Colpetty, according to Police. Two unidentified individuals arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire with a T-56 assault…
Over Rs. 30 Mn worth ‘ICE’ seized in Bambalapitiya
A suspect was arrested with over 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) worth more than Rs. 30 million during a Police Special Task Force (STF) operation in the Bambalapitiya Police Division. The suspect, identified as a close associate of underworld…
Global Buddhist Summit held in New Delhi with international participation
The Global Buddhist Summit was held in India’s capital New Delhi, bringing together Buddhist leaders, scholars, practitioners and policymakers from around the world to discuss contemporary global challenges through the teachings of Buddhism. The two-day summit, held on Jan. 24…