An individual engaged in a hunger strike staged by a group of Development Officers in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding permanent employment, has been hospitalized. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (7:00 PM)
A 28-year-old man has died after being shot during a private party held in the Tsunamiwatta in Ambalangoda, police stated. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (10:59 PM)
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, has announced a target to deploy 310,000 Sri Lankan workers for overseas employment in 2026. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (5:58 PM)
China has cancelled all scheduled flights on 49 air routes with Japan as the Chinese foreign ministry reiterated travel warnings, urging citizens to avoid visiting Japan, especially during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (5:32 PM)
The highest temperature in the country today (27) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 34.7°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (9:29 PM)
A shooting incident has been reported in Ambalangoda, police stated. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (10:13 PM)