Sub-Committee on Youth Entrepreneurship Reviews Criteria Developed to Produce Young Entrepreneurs through the National Youth Services Council

The Sub-Committee on Youth Entrepreneurship, appointed by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, convened in Parliament on 21.01.2026 under the chairmanship of Member of Parliament Sunil Rajapaksha, with the objective of taking necessary measures to nurture young entrepreneurs through the National Youth Services Council (NYSC). Officials representing the National Youth Services Council, Sri Lanka Export Development …

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Committee on Public Finance Focuses on Issues Related to the Gem and Jewellery Industry

The Committee on Public Finance of Parliament held extensive discussions on issues related to the gem and jewellery industry. These matters were discussed when the committee met in Parliament on 27.01.2026, under the chairmanship of Hon. Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva. The meeting was attended by Deputy Ministers Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne, and Nishantha Jayaweera, as well …

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Discussions at the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs on Establishing a National Film School

Preliminary discussions on establishing a National Film School in Sri Lanka were held recently (Jan. 22) under the leadership of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs. The meeting was chaired by the Hon. Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna, Chairman of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs, and was attended by the Hon. Deputy Minister of Mass …

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Person Missing After Boat Capsizes in Eravur

Investigations have been launched following a complaint lodged by the brother of a young man who went missing after a boat capsized in the Kaluwankeni area of Eravur on 28.01.2026. The missing individual is a 21-year-old resident of Kaluwankeni. He is reported to have drowned when the boat he was travelling in overturned. Officers of the Eravur Police have initiated …

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Suspect arrested with heroin

Based on information received on 2026.01.28, a suspect was arrested with a motorcycle while carrying 70 grams of heroin 180 mg of 180 mg of heroin, was arrested with a motorcycle during an investigation conducted by a group of officers from Silabam Police Station. The arrested suspect is 30 years old, from Karavitagara area. Silabam police are conducting further enquiry …

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Suspect arrested in connection with vehicle theft

On 2025.10.21 Rs. in Urakasmanhandiya police area Suspect in connection with theft of 8,000,000/= car worth of 8,000/= has been arrested by a group of officers from Urakasmanhandiya Police Station while staying near Kesbawa bus station on 2026.01.28 The arrested suspect is 43 years old, from Urakasmanhandiya – Yattakala area. During further investigations made with the suspect, • A three-wheeler …

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Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. It comes as tensions between the US and NATO over Greenland have added to growing concerns about financial and geopolitical uncertainty. US President Donald Trump’s trade policies have also worried markets. …

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JANUARY 2026

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 January 2026 Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and …

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JANUARY 2026

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 January 2026 Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Several spells of showers may occur in North-western province. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere after 2.00 p.m. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and …

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Root’s 75 helps England level ODI series in Sri Lanka

England won by five wickets; Series level at 1-1 Joe Root made a measured 75 as England pulled off a comfortable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second one-day international to square the three-match series. Sri Lanka posted a relatively modest 219 after England’s spinners had turned the screw on a surface which offered appreciable …

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