Weather today: Several spells of showers
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 January 2026 The low pressure area over the Gulf of Mannar is weakening further. Therefore, the influence of this system on the island’s weather is further gradually reducing. Several…
Wimal to launch “HariniGoHome” indefinite strike
An activist group announced plans to launch an indefinite protest outside Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry on Monday, demanding the withdrawal of new education reforms and calling for the resignation of the education minister. The protest, organized by the group “Adults…
Govt aims to resume trains to Kandy within a year: Deputy Minister
The government will take all necessary steps to resume train services to Kandy within a year, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said on Saturday (10). Responding to questions from journalists, Gunasena said the railway track stretch from Rambukkana to…
“Clean Sri Lanka – STEP UP” National Early Childhood Development Programme Launched
The “Safe Childhood- Creative Future” Clean Sri Lanka: STEP UP national early childhood development programme was officially launched this morning (10) at the Temple Trees under the leadership of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and…
Matugama hosts rival protests by government and opposition supporters
Two protests were held today (10) in Matugama, turning the town into a focal point for opposing demonstrations. A protest organized by women government supporters condemned the atrocities targeted at women by the opposition. The protest was attended mainly by…
Deputy minister reveals consular services revenue for 2025
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra says that Sri Lanka’s consular services attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued to serve the public efficiently in 2025 while generating significant revenue for the country. In a…
Drugs seized from luxury vehicle and hotel room in Negombo
A man travelling in a high-end luxury jeep was arrested in the early hours of January 9 near the Periyamulla–Eththukala railway crossing in Negombo, after police found a large quantity of narcotics in his possession. Officers of the Negombo Divisional…
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 scheduled for June after 14-year gap
The launch of Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a flagship international trade exhibition aimed at promoting Sri Lankan products and services to global buyers and investors, was held recently at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo. The event is being organised…
Dramatic rescue after tourist child falls at Ella
A foreign tourist child was rescued after falling from a steep cliff at Little Adam’s Peak today, authorities said. The child reportedly fell nearly 100 feet while attempting to take a selfie at the popular tourist attraction. Following the incident,…
Saudi Fund to provide USD 6 mn for Ditwa-damaged road repairs in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is set to receive an additional USD 6 million from the Saudi Fund for Development for the rehabilitation of roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwa, following discussions held at Parliament, the Ministry of Transport said. The meeting took place…