LOCAL
18 Jan 2026 (11:50 PM)
Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in two regions in the south of the country on Sunday as raging wildfires forced at least 20,000 people to evacuate and left at least 18 people dead. MORE..
19 Jan 2026 (10:33 AM)
Sri Lanka has received significant international recognition in the "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards - Best of the Best 2026", with Colombo and Galle being named among the world s top destinations under two categories, marking a major boost for the country s tourism and hospitality industries. MORE..
19 Jan 2026 (1:24 PM)
Sri Lanka Police have seized 1,821 kilograms and 174 grams of heroin during raids conducted in 2025, Police Media Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler stated. MORE..
18 Jan 2026 (9:26 PM)
An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle 390 mobile phones into the country, Sri Lanka Customs stated. MORE..
18 Jan 2026 (9:00 PM)
Education reforms will not be reversed under any circumstances, the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Upali Pannilage noted. MORE..
18 Jan 2026 (10:42 PM)