US to transfer 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to Sri Lanka
The United States Government has transferred ten operational TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters, a military variant of the renowned Bell 206B-3 Jet Ranger, manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron USA, to Sri Lanka. According to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C.,…
Opposition secures control of CMC’s Finance Committee
The Opposition has secured a majority of members in the key Finance Standing Committee of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), which oversees the council’s financial affairs. During the local council’s proceedings yesterday, the opposition also secured a majority in most…
Travel ban on 07 local representatives in X-press Pearl case
Colombo Additional Magistrate Oshadha Migara Maharachchi yesterday (14 Jan) issued a foreign travel ban on seven representatives of a local shipping company linked to the X-press Pearl vessel that caught fire off Sri Lanka’s coast. The order was made during…
Evening showers expected in some districts today
Showery conditions over Sri Lanka are expected to reduce from today (15 Jan), according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Kalutara, Galle, Matara and Ratnapura districts after 4.00 pm. Mainly…
Crisis in Bangladesh cricket as players threaten to shut down all cricket
Bangladesh’s professional cricketers have threatened to boycott all forms of cricket unless Bangladesh Cricket Board director M Nazmul Islam resigns, following remarks players described as insulting and demeaning. The warning was issued on Wednesday by the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of…
U.S. pauses immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries
The U.S. Department of State will pause the processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries starting January 21, as part of a broader review of immigration screening rules aimed at blocking cases considered likely to become a public…
Sri Lanka ranked 93rd in 2026 Henley Passport Index
Sri Lanka has ranked 93rd out of 101 ranking positions in the Henley Passport Index for 2026. Singapore retained the top position for the third consecutive year, with Singaporean passport holders enjoying visa-free access to 192 countries. Japan and South…
President to visit North on 15 & 16 January
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to participate in a series of official programmes in Mannar and Jaffna tomorrow (15) and the day after tomorrow (16). The President will attend the Northern Province Thai Pongal Festival to be held at…
We need Greenland for our “Golden Dome” – Trump
US President Donald Trump renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, saying the Arctic island is vital for American national security and for the “Golden Dome” defence system he claims Washington is building. The post We need…
Milk Powder price reduced
Prices of imported milk powder have been reduced with effect from Jan. 16, the Ministry of Trade said. According to the ministry, the price of a 1-kilogram pack of imported milk powder has been reduced by Rs. 125, while the…