Advice Lab Unveils New 13,000+ Sqft Office, Marking Major Expansion in Financial Services BPO to Australia
Advice Lab, a leading provider of financial services BPO solutions to the Australian market, announced the opening of its new 13,000+ square‑foot office in Colombo, one of the most modern and dynamic workspaces in Sri Lanka. The move marks a…
20 Sri Lankan officials complete governance training in India
Twenty local government representatives from Sri Lanka’s upcountry region have completed a 10-day capacity-building programme at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) in Hyderabad, India, held from January 19 to 29, 2026. Organized at the request…
Imran Khan not the only one silenced as Pakistan military stifles dissent
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan hasn’t seen any visitors in more than five weeks, according to his party. His family say this is partly to stop his words reaching the outside world. They blame the country’s military chief,…
Apple to make foldable iPhone, Nikkei Asia reports
Apple is shifting its production focus to three high-end iPhone models for 2026, including its first-ever foldable iPhone, while delaying the launch of the standard iPhone 18 to the first half of 2027, Nikkei Asia reported Friday, citing four sources…
Sri Lankan arrested in Israel over alleged rape of special needs schoolgirl
A Sri Lankan national has been arrested in Israel over allegations of rape of a schoolgirl enrolled at a special needs institution, Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Israel confirmed. The suspect, who reportedly arrived in Israel for employment in May 2025,…
Wild elephant rescued from garbage pit in Digampathaha
A wild elephant that managed to enter the Digampathaha garbage dumping site in Dambulla by breaking through an electric fence on the night of January 29, has been safely rescued after falling into a waste pit. The incident was reported…
Beijing Capital Airlines to launch flights to Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is set to welcome Beijing Capital Airlines as the newest addition to its airline roster, with the carrier scheduled to commence operations on January 31, 2026. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights between Beijing Daxing International…
Four arrested over fatal street racing accident in Horana
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the dangerous motorcycle racing incident that occurred near the Junction on the Ratnapura–Panadura road on the night of January 16, 2026, Police said. Horana Police apprehended the suspects on January 27 for…
Former Sri Lankan Cricketer in USA T20 World Cup Squad
The USA has officially announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India. This will be the United States’ second appearance at an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, following a memorable debut…
Probe launched into leaked term exam papers in Central Province
The Central Provincial Education Department has launched an investigation into the premature release of Grade 10 exam papers for Science, Mathematics, and English ahead of scheduled third term exams, Mawbima newspaper reported. Provincial Education Director Nihal Alahakoon said a school…