An accident occurred early this morning (January 17) near the 138th-kilometer post on the Southern Expressway, at the Tangalle-bound exit. A bus carrying Russian foreign tourists collided with a cement-laden lorry traveling in the same direction.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Ministry of Defence to take steps to develop necessary infrastructure facilities and provide technical assistance and labor support from the Tri-Forces to repair warehouses belonging to the Paddy Marketing Board and Sathosa, in order to facilitate the purchasing of paddy in the upcoming Maha season.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed China’s fullest support for the efforts of the current government of Sri Lanka to achieve its vision of “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life” for the people of Sri Lanka.

A shooting incident targeting a vehicle spare parts shop near Buddhagosha Maha Vidyalaya in Kalubowila, within the Kohuwala police division, occurred this afternoon (January 16), police said.

Arumahandi Janith Madusanka, commonly known as “Podi Lassi,” a notorious Sri Lankan underworld figure and drug kingpin, has been arrested in Mumbai, India, following his escape from Sri Lanka.

During Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s four-day state visit to China, Sri Lanka achieved a major milestone by securing the largest foreign direct investment in its history.

Two individuals were killed, and two others sustained injuries in a shooting incident near the Mannar Court this morning (January 16).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a four-day state visit to China, participated in the ‘Invest in Sri Lanka – Round Table Meeting 2025’ today (January 16).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a four-day state visit to China, held an official meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this afternoon (January 15) at the Great Hall of the People.

The Ministry of Energy announced that the Trincomalee Oil Tank Complex will play a key role in generating significant foreign exchange for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a state visit to China, visited the exhibition hall showcasing the history of the Communist Party of China today (January 15).

The Colombo High Court today (January 15) found notorious drug kingpin Gampola Vidanalage Samantha Kumara, alias ‘Wele Suda,’ his wife, and another woman guilty under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for amassing illegal assets through drug trafficking.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) states that the water supply will be suspended for 12 hours in Colombo 12, 13, 14, and 15 from 6:00 PM tomorrow (January 16) to 6:00 AM the following day.

The Dodangoda Police have reported a shooting incident at a house in the Wilpatha area of Dodangoda early this morning (January 15).

The issuance of digital National Identity Cards (NICs) in Sri Lanka is set to commence this month, according to Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in China today (January 14), at around 10:25 AM Beijing time, for a state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.