Five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded until January 30 by the Wattala Magistrate s Court. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (12:02 PM)
Japan s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (12:55 PM)
The 48-hour token strike launched by the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) based on several demands is currently underway. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (3:26 PM)
Sri Lanka s iconic tea heritage has been highlighted by National Geographic Traveller (UK) as part of a global feature on food-focused travel experiences around the world. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (5:41 PM)
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate s Court today (23) that indictments have been filed in the Colombo High Court against former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake over a corruption allegation. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (3:05 PM)
The Colombo East Container Terminal of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority marked a pivotal operational milestone today (23) with the commissioning of its third berth at the Port of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority said. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (5:33 PM)