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January 11, 2026

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Ranil Wickremesinghe’s case: Next hearing date in Jan.

The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over the alleged misuse of state funds by undertaking a private visit […]

Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago to appear in connection with the […]

Narahenpita apartment fire: rescue efforts still ongoing

A fire has reportedly broken out on the fifth floor of an apartment complex located at Dabare Mawatha, Narahenpita. The […]

Sri Lanka’s economy to grow by 3.1% in 2026: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Sri Lanka’s economy will grow by 3.1% in 2026. This was stated […]

Two dead after consuming contents of a bottle floating at sea

One person from a group of four has reportedly died at a fishing wadiya in Narakkaliya, Puttalam, after consuming contents […]

New National Intelligence Chief appointed

Major General (Retd) Nalinda Niyangoda, who was appointed as the new Chief of National Intelligence, has officially assumed duties today […]

Ranil Wickremesinghe’s corruption case to be heard tomorrow

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s corruption case is set to be heard tomorrow (29) at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. Wickremesinghe […]

Michael Kors donates $2.7 MN to Sri Lanka’s school meals programme

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a US $2.7 million contribution from global fashion brand Michael Kors […]

Two new Central Bank Deputy Governors appointed by Prez

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed two new Deputy Governors to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Accordingly, Assistant […]

World’s oldest President Biya strikes again at elections to win another term

Cameroon’s top court on Monday declared incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, the winner of the Oct. 12 election. […]