China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (9:05 PM)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" with Beijing to boost the UK economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (4:03 PM)
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka s gem and jewellery industry. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (5:28 PM)
Investigations have been launched into an alleged fraud involving the payment of the Aswesuma allowance in the Kataragama Divisional Secretariat. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (3:45 PM)
A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 3,400 ecstasy pills, with an estimated street value of around Rs. 220 million. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (6:48 PM)
Sri Lanka Police said a special traffic plan will be implemented in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations, which are scheduled to take place under the theme Rebuilding Sri Lanka , and the preceding rehearsals for the event. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (6:55 PM)