The Indian Army has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka s B-492 Highway, linking Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province, restoring a critical lifeline that was severed for over a month following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

17 Jan 2026 (11:57 AM)

US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland. MORE..

17 Jan 2026 (11:00 AM)

A 67-year-old father of two was killed following an assault at a residence in the Kadawatgama area of Madawachchiya yesterday (16). MORE..

17 Jan 2026 (10:38 AM)

Eric Meyer is set to be appointed as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, according to reports indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated him for the diplomatic post. MORE..

17 Jan 2026 (10:33 AM)

The White House has announced names of the so-called "Board of Peace" that will, under President Donald Trump s plan, supervise the temporary governance of Gaza. MORE..

17 Jan 2026 (9:15 AM)

The Meteorology Department states that mainly dry weather will prevail over most parts of the island. MORE..

17 Jan 2026 (9:10 AM)