UNP agrees to talks with SJB on uniting for upcoming elections The Working Committee of the United National Party (UNP) has reportedly approved initiating discussions with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on the possibility of the two parties collaborating in the upcoming elections. 21-01-2025 [More]
Express train engine catches fire services disrupted on several lines The engine of the express train plying from Beliatta to Kandy has reportedly caught fire while on the move this evening (20). 21-01-2025 [More]
Schools in North Central Province reopen tomorrow All government schools in the North Central Province which had remained closed today (20) due to adverse weather conditions will also reopen tomorrow (21) the provincial education authorities said. 21-01-2025 [More]
Minister criticizes lack of commitment to address port congestion Minister of Transport Highways Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake has expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of coordinated efforts to alleviate congestion at the Colombo Port despite clear instructions from the President to address the issue promptly. 21-01-2025 [More]
Firearm discovered at construction site in Borella Borella Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a foreign-made 9mm pistol in the Castle Road area on the evening of January 18 2025. 21-01-2025 [More]
Decision on reopening schools in Eastern and North Central provinces All government schools in the Eastern Province which had remained closed today (20) due to adverse weather conditions will reopen tomorrow (21) the provincial education authorities said. 21-01-2025 [More]
Gal Oya river bunds breach in Nena Kaadu The bunds of Gal Oya river have been breached in the Nena Kaadu area in Ampara. 21-01-2025 [More]
Sri Lanka welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement Sri Lanka has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza which has brought an end to the 15-month long conflict between Israel and Hamas. 21-01-2025 [More]
Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire takes hold after Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages The first three hostages were released from Gaza and the first Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli custody as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold following 15 months of war with mixed emotions and more difficult steps ahead over the next six weeks. 21-01-2025 [More]
14 injured as bus topples in Serunuwara A private passenger bus travelling from Kattankudy to Colombo has reportedly been involved in an accident this morning (20) near the bend in front of the Kallar army camp in the Serunuwara area on the Serunuwara-Kantale road within the Serunuwara Police Division. 21-01-2025 [More]