Big call before deadline for Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad
Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup preparations have taken a decisive turn, with the Sunday Times reporting that Sri Lankan selectors have decided to drop Dhananjaya de Silva from the squad following another underwhelming performance with the bat, while Kamindu Mendis…
Several services declared essential under special gazette
A special gazette notification has declared a range of services as essential, including electricity supply, fuel and petroleum products, gas distribution, hospitals and clinics, and passenger and goods transportation. The post Several services declared essential under special gazette appeared first…
Auditor General decision expected today: Bimal Rathnayake
Chief Government Whip Bimal Rathnayake said the President’s nomination for Auditor General is expected to be considered when the Constitutional Council meets today (31) for its second meeting with newly appointed civil society representatives. The Council, chaired by Speaker Dr….
Suspect arrested in Rajagiriya for foreign employment fraud
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man accused of defrauding money by forging government documents and promising overseas employment. The suspect was arrested on January 26 at a lodge in Moragasmulla, Rajagiriya, by officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the…
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…