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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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 …
Continue ReadingIssued 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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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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The Parliamentary Business for the first Parliamentary Week of February was decided at the Committee on Parliamentary Business held today (23) under the Chairmanship of Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Secretary General of Parliament Mrs. Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera said. Accordingly, Parliament is scheduled to meet on February 3rd, 5th and 6th. On each of the three sitting days, the time …
Continue ReadingIssued at 04.00 p.m. on 23 January 2026 Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Northwestern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly Heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, and Northwestern provinces and in Trincomalee district. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere after 2.00 p.m. Misty …
Continue ReadingParliament today approved the motion moved by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, pertaining to the appointment of three new non-Members of Parliament to the Constitutional Council. The motion was moved by the Prime Minister for the approval of Parliament in accordance with Articles 41A (4) and (5) of the Constitution. Accordingly, Parliamentary approval was granted for Austin Fernando, Professor Wasantha Seneviratne …
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Parliamentary approval granted for the motion nominating three non-MP members to the Constitutional Council The Universities (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament today (23) with amendments, without a vote. This Bill seeks to amend the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978. The relevant Gazette notification was published on 21st November, and the Bill was presented to Parliament for its First …
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Sri Lanka Cricket met yesterday in full force with its executive committee headed by its President Shammi Silva at Colombo’s Cinnamon Grand’s mahogany ballroom outlining the vast volume of preparatory work of men and machines at a hectic pace of work involved to sprucing up the three cornered venues where over 15 matches would be staged with Sri Lanka co-hosting …
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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy was displayed to the media this morning. Sri Lanka T20I Captain Dasun Shanaka and national player Matheesha Pathirana took part in the Trophy Display. Today marked the third day of the Sri Lanka leg of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour. Tomorrow, the trophy will be displayed at Havelock City …
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