Father-son duo make T20 history as Eisakhil scores 92 on debut
Hassan Eisakhil marked his Bangladesh Premier League debut in style, producing a mature and commanding innings alongside his father, Mohammad Nabi, to script a historic father–son moment in top-tier T20 cricket. Eisakhil did not let his father down against the…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 09 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in the Galle and Matara districts. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today (12 Jan), red alerts have been issued…
Elle Gunawansa Thera calls for resignation of Education Minister
Chairman of the National Movement for the Protection of the Nation, Venerable Elle Gunawansa Thera, has sent a message to the President requesting that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya be removed from the post of Minister of Education and that a…
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national program to kick off tomorrow
The inaugural ceremony of the national programme ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’, which has been introduced to effectively steer the country’s rebuilding process, will be held tomorrow (13 Jan), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. According to the President’s Office,…
Golden Globes 2026: ‘One Battle,’ ‘Hamnet’ Top Winners
The Golden Globes returned for its 2026 edition with a reshaped identity and a familiar mission: launching Hollywood’s awards season with a mix of prestige, unpredictability and star power at the Beverly Hilton. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the awards…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12 Jan), compared to last Friday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 312. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the…
Education reforms : Wimal launches satyagraha campaign
National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa, together with representatives of several civil organizations, launched a satyagraha campaign today. It is reported that the satyagraha has been launched demanding the withdrawal of the new education reforms and calling on Prime Minister…
Three suspects involved in three‑wheeler thefts arrested
The Crimes Investigation Division of the Nugegoda Division has arrested three suspects involved in three‑wheeler thefts. Following investigations into a three‑wheeler theft reported to the Mirihana Police Station on December 28, 2025, two suspects were arrested on January 10, 2026. …
British national rescued from drowning at Mirissa Beach
A 65‑year‑old British national was rescued from drowning at Mirissa beach yesterday (11 Jan), after being caught in a strong current and dragged into the sea. According to the Police, the incident occurred around noon within the Kotawila Police Division. …
Sumathi Dharmawardena appointed Senior Additional Solicitor General
President’s Counsel Sumathi Dharmawardena, a senior lawyer who has served in the Attorney General’s Department for over 32 years, has been promoted to the post of Senior Additional Solicitor General by the Public Service Commission. At the time, President’s Counsel…