Sri Lanka recorded a sharp drop in temperatures today (January 22) with Nuwara Eliya reporting a low of 3.5°C the coldest recorded in recent times according to the Department of Meteorology.

Trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board have warned that trade union action will begin from February 01, 2026, over unresolved issues linked to the proposed restructuring of the institution.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is arriving in Sri Lanka today (January 22) to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwa and hold discussions with relevant authorities.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said nearly 4,000 landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah have severely damaged Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, prompting urgent action to rebuild and protect the region.

The official tour of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy, ahead of the 2026 tournament jointly hosted by Sri Lanka and India, was inaugurated today (January 21) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

A motorcycle mechanic from Kalagedihena was arrested today (January 21) while allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer with Rs. 50,000 to secure the release of an illegally used motorcycle without court action.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its continued support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery during a meeting between IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Davos, Switzerland.

An individual has been arrested in Nittambuwa with over 61 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, also known as ICE, worth around Rs. 900 million, during a Police Special Task Force (STF) operation.

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda in Switzerland yesterday January 20 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.

The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association says a 24 hour token strike will begin at all hospitals across Sri Lanka from 8:00 AM today (January 21), causing a complete suspension of radiation related examination services.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has introduced a new digital fuel card system to make the supply of fuel to government vehicles more efficient and to ensure transparency.

The minimum wage of private sector employees in Sri Lanka has been increased by Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 30,000 with effect from January 01, 2026.

A 40 year old man was arrested yesterday (January 19) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after police seized Rs. 283.3 million in cash and two vehicles suspected to have been illegally acquired.

Sri Lanka Police have arrested five suspects, including a 49 year old woman, in connection with a shooting in the Jinthupitiya area that killed one person and injured two children.

Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE) Darshana Samaraweera has been sent on compulsory leave over the controversial Grade 6 English module, while two other NIE officials have been interdicted.

A high level discussion on Sri Lanka’s digital economy projects, with a strong focus on promoting a cashless economy and new plans for 2026, was held this morning (January 19) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.