Weapons and explosives found hidden in Palamunai

Trump Ordered Strikes Inside Venezuela, Targeting Military Sites

Multiple explosions shook Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, early Saturday (Jan. 3), sending thick columns of black smoke into the sky and prompting reports of aircraft activity, according to Reuters witnesses and videos shared on social media. Residents said a power outage hit the southern part of the city near a major military base. The cause of the disturbances, which began around 2 a.m. (0600 GMT), remained unclear, and Reuters was unable to immediately verify the authenticity of the online foo

04 Jan, 2026

Cleantech and Pepsi Partner to Strengthen Circular Economy

Cleantech Ltd., a leading environmental solutions provider in Sri Lanka, has partnered with Pepsi to accelerate the country’s circular economy journey, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of post-consumer plastic waste. Since its founding in 1998, Cleantech has played a key role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across Colombo. The company’s Wattala Circular Economy Services Division, a specialised facility for recycling PET bottles, handles the full lifecycle of post-consumer pl

04 Jan, 2026

Sri Lanka Offers Condolences After Deadly Fire in Switzerland

Sri Lanka has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which claimed multiple lives and injured several others. Minister Vijitha Herath, speaking on behalf of the government and people of Sri Lanka, conveyed sincere condolences to the families of the victims and extended sympathies to all affected by the tragedy. He also wished strength and a speedy recovery to those injured. “At this difficult moment, I reaffirm Sri Lanka’s solidarity with the Government and t

04 Jan, 2026