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…
Nasser Hussain backs Sri Lanka to exceed expectations at T20 World Cup
Former England captain and International Cricket Commentator Nasser Hussain believes Sri Lanka are primed to exceed expectations at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, backing the team’s settled core of players and the country’s strong talent pathway to make…
Weather: Showers, strong winds across Sri Lanka today
Several spells of showers across multiple districts, the Department of Meteorology said. Rainfall is expected in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, North-Western, and Uva provinces, as well as in the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers may also occur in…
Two arrested at Katunayake with large drug consignment brought by air
Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau arrested two suspects at Bandaranaike International Airport on Sunday with a large consignment of kush and hashish brought into the country by air, police said. Officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau’s airport sub-unit carried out…