04 monks, including Balangoda Kassapa Thera, remanded in Trinco Buddha statue case
Four monks including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, and five others have been remanded in connection with an incident involving a Buddha statue in the Trincomalee area. On November 16 last year, unrest arose after attempts were made to remove a…
ASPI records new all-time high
The Colombo Stock Exchange’s benchmark ASPI hit a new all-time high of 23,708.70 points today (14 Jan). According to the CSE, the ASPI surpassed the previous record of 23,659.70 points set on 12 November 2025. The CSE further said that…
HNB recognised for brand strength with Superbrand status for 2025
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has been conferred Superbrand status for 2025, reaffirming its reputation for trust, leadership and innovation in Sri Lanka’s banking sector. The recognition was awarded in 2025 by the global Superbrands organisation in Sri Lanka following…
Court withdraws warrant against Wimal
The Colombo High Court has withdrawn the warrant issued against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa today, following his appearance in court. The Colombo High Court today issued a warrant ordering the arrest and production before the court of Weerawansa after he…
Ammunition believed to be from WWII era found in Ratmalana
Workers unearthed a cache of ammunition believed to date back to World War II at The School for the Deaf in Ratmalana on Monday (12), it was reported. According to News First, the Police said the cache of ammunition was…
82 killed in road accidents in first 13 days of 2026
Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera, says 82 people have lost their lives in 77 fatal accidents during the first 13 days of 2026. Speaking to local media, DIG Senadheera said that…
New ICC player rankings released
Kohli storms back to No.1 in ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after more than four years Virat Kohli’s brilliant form has propelled him back to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time since July…
CBSL rates : Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (14 Jan), compared to Tuesday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.35 to Rs. 305.43, while the…
China’s Amber Adventures withdraws from Ambuluwawa cable car project
China-based Amber Adventures (Private) Limited has officially pulled out of the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project, informing the Board of Investment (BOI) in writing yesterday (13 Jan). According to media reports, the company, involved in Sri Lanka’s first cable car venture,…
India steps in to halt unsafe 10-minute delivery promises
India’s leading quick-commerce and food delivery platforms have begun scaling back their 10-minute delivery targets following government intervention over concerns about gig worker safety and working conditions. Platforms including Blinkit, Zomato, Swiggy and Zepto have either removed or softened ultra-fast…