[2026-01-16 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korea's ex-president Yoon given five year jail term in first ruling over martial law - DailyNews

Snippet: A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on charges that included obstructing attempts by authorities to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law in December 2024.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/935057/south-koreas-ex-president-yoon-given-5-year-jail-term-in-first-ruling-over-martial-law/

[2026-01-16 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Red Notices issued for 95 organized criminals hiding overseas - Police - DailyNews

Snippet: Police Media Spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler announced that Red Notices have been obtained against 95 organized criminals currently hiding abroad.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/breaking-news/935050/red-notices-issued-for-95-organized-criminals-hiding-overseas-police/

[2026-01-16 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: South Korea: Yoon jailed for 5 years for obstructing justice

Snippet: Yoon Suk Yeol, the former president of South Korea who was removed from office after declaring martial law in December 2024, was found guilty on several charges on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-yoon-jailed-for-5-years-for-obstructing-justice/a-75530464

[2026-01-16 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian man arrested for forcing son, 10, to shoplift regularly

Snippet: The case has sparked widespread outrage on social media and cast the spotlight on causes of child abuse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3340127/malaysian-man-arrested-forcing-son-10-shoplift-regularly

[2026-01-16 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over martial law charges

Snippet: The ruling comes days after prosecutors in a separate case demanded Yoon Suk-yeol be sentenced to death for masterminding insurrection

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340120/south-koreas-yoon-gets-5-years-prison-obstructing-justice-during-martial-law-bid

[2026-01-16 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Motorcyclists most at risk in road accidents, 9,000 deaths in 10 years - DailyNews

Snippet: In the past ten years, a total of 27,134 people have died in road accidents across Sri Lanka, according to police statistics. These fatalities occurred in 25,704 reported fatal accidents, out of 248,026 accidents recorded between 2016 and 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/935002/motorcyclists-most-at-risk-in-road-accidents-9000-deaths-in-10-years/

[2026-01-16 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: A Black Teen Died Over a $12 Shoplifting Attempt. 13 Years Later, Two Men Plead Guilty in His Killing.

Snippet: A judge in Milwaukee brought a 13-year quest for justice by a grieving father to a close on Thursday, accepting a plea deal for two men charged criminally for their role in the killing of his teenaged son.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/corey-stingley-felony-murder-plea-deal-milwaukee

[2026-01-16 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man shot dead by Hong Kong police had ‘history of mental illness, drug abuse’

Snippet: Security chief praises officers’ bravery, saying their decisiveness prevented suspect from causing further harm and potentially saved lives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340110/hong-kongs-chris-tang-defends-polices-difficult-decision-shoot-knife-wielding-man

[2026-01-16 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two underworld figures hiding in Dubai arrested - DailyNews

Snippet: A special police team arrested two organized criminals hiding in Dubai and a woman wanted in a money laundering investigation and brought them to Katunayake Airport this morning (16) for further inquiry.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/934989/two-underworld-figures-hiding-in-dubai-arrested/

[2026-01-16 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three more arrested shooting of 16 year old girl in Kohuwala - DailyNews

Snippet: Three additional suspects have been arrested for aiding and abetting the attack on a 16-year-old girl in a shooting incident that occurred on the night of December 30 in the Bodhiyatta area of Kohuwala. The crime was carried out by two unidentified men on a motorcycle outside a residence.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/934970/three-more-arrested-shooting-of-16-year-old-girl-in-kohuwala/

[2026-01-16 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Death, taxes, Chinese basketball’ certainties in life, match fixer told friend

Snippet: US prosecutors charge 26 involved in sweeping transnational conspiracy, say scheme started with Chinese Basketball Association, spread to NCAA

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3340091/26-charged-latest-us-basketball-scandal-scheme-started-china-prosecutors-say

[2026-01-16 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Court declares missing activist James Jazmines victim of enforced disappearance

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/court-appeals-decision-writ-amparo-habeas-data-james-jazmines/

[2026-01-16 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: activist groups in PH

Snippet: BrandRap [BEHIND THE GOOD] Meet Reyna Valmores-Salinas of Bahaghari Philippine News Court declares missing activist James Jazmines victim of enforced disappearance Jan 16, 2026 11:08 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Court frees activist-student leader Amanda Echanis after 5 years Jan 14, 2026 11:18 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Negros Occidental groups press reforestation over capitol’s P1.2-B bulk water project Dec 10,

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/activist-groups-philippines/

[2026-01-16 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro moved to a bigger cell

Snippet: Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of former President Jair Bolsonaro from the federal police headquarters in Brasilia to a prison complex where he will enjoy "more favorable conditions."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/brazils-ex-president-bolsonaro-moved-to-a-bigger-cell/a-75529469

[2026-01-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China diners, charges more for English menu

Snippet: Restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners; online sleuths claim real reason for ‘trouble’ is dual pricing policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339175/japan-ramen-eatery-bans-troublesome-china-customers-charges-lot-more-english-menu

[2026-01-16 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Nueva Vizcaya protesters continue to block mining firm despite court injunction

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/nueva-vizcaya-protesters-block-mining-firm-despite-court-injunction/

[2026-01-16 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil’s Bolsonaro sent to prison with roomier cell, more perks

Snippet: Ex-president moved to a detention complex five times the size of his current room, with a kitchen and a private outdoor area

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3340077/brazil-judge-orders-immediate-transfer-bolsonaro-better-equipped-prison

[2026-01-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rubber stamp fiasco ends career - DailyNews

Snippet: In the case of M.D.S.A. Perera vs Dharmasena Dissanayake (SC FR/APPLICATION NO 62/2020-2023) the Supreme Court examined an alleged violation of Fundamental Rights under Article 12(1) (Equality) concerning the disciplinary process of a Grade I Accountant. The Petitioner, nearing his 60th birthday, was subjected to two distinct charge sheets that ultimately forced his retirement under Section 12 of the Minutes on Pension, a provision used when disciplinary proceedings are pending at the time of retirement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/general-opinion/934565/rubber-stamp-fiasco-ends-career/

[2026-01-16 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ransath Peiris and Ruwan Fernando shine at YETI SSC Open - DailyNews

Snippet: Ransath Peiris and Ruwan Fernando delivered confident performances as the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026 men’s open singles second round continued at the SSC Tennis Courts in Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/sports/934879/ransath-peiris-and-ruwan-fernando-shine-at-yeti-ssc-open/

[2026-01-16 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Man climbs lamp post in Galle Face claiming police assault in Kelaniya - DailyNews

Snippet: A man claiming to be a former soldier staged a protest by climbing an electricity lamp post in Galle Face, alleging that he had been assaulted by six police officers attached to the Kelaniya Police Station near the historic Kelaniya Temple. Personnel from the 1990 Emergency Ambulance Service arrived at the scene to ensure the protester’s safety and to provide medical assistance if required.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/934796/man-climbs-lamp-post-in-galle-face-claiming-police-assault-in-kelaniya/

[2026-01-16 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Air Force officer arrested for defrauding Rs.11.7 Mn - DailyNews

Snippet: The Teldeniya Division Criminal Investigation Division arrested an Air Force officer for allegedly defrauding a Sri Lankan woman employed in Austria of Rs.11.73 Mn after promising to marry her.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/breaking-news/934861/air-force-officer-arrested-for-defrauding-rs-11-7-mn/

[2026-01-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Beedi Company in Warakapola fined Rs.150 million on tax evation - DailyNews

Snippet: On the instructions of the Commissioner General of Excise of the Sri Lanka Excise Department, M.B.N.A. Pemaratne, Deputy Commissioner of Excise (Law Enforcement) Tissa Rajapaksa and the Excise Superintendent (Islandwide Excise Special Operations Unit) G. Hemantha, and under the direction of the OIC of the Islandwide Excise Special Operations Unit, Chief Excise Inspector Neil Ekanayake, based on information received from Excise Inspector Thushara Weeraman, a raid was carried out at a registered beedi company in Mahena, Warakapola on January 09.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/934763/beedi-company-in-warakapola-fined-rs-150-million-on-tax-evation/

[2026-01-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two Lankan passengers nabbed entering with contraband worth Rs. 15 million - DailyNews

Snippet: Two Sri Lankan passengers who were illegally bringing a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 15 million into the country and taking them out of the Katunayake Airport were arrested by a team of officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau in the early hours of 12 January.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/lawnorder/934769/two-lankan-passengers-nabbed-entering-with-contraband-worth-rs-15-million/

[2026-01-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Monkey’s road jump hits motorcyclist in Mirigama - DailyNews

Snippet: A monkey that jumped across the road through moving traffic on the Pasyala-Giriulla main road was killed when it hit a motorcycle which was thrown across the road and hit a cement bowser, smashing the bike.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/934876/monkeys-road-jump-hits-motorcyclist-in-mirigama/

[2026-01-16 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: A Father’s Quest for Justice Finds Resolution After 13 Years

Snippet: Craig Stingley had no legal training, no big-name lawyer or civil rights advocate by his side. Yet for 13 years, he refused to accept that the judicial system would hold no one responsible for the killing of his 16-year-old son, Corey.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/wisconsin-corey-stingley-death-charges-milwaukee-prosecutor

[2026-01-16 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump admin closer to deporting pro-Palestinian activist after court ruling

Snippet: The ruling, which reversed an earlier decision to release Khalil, is a win for the Trump administration’s efforts to deport the ex-student

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340063/trump-administration-wins-appeal-deport-mahmoud-khalil-freed-pro-palestinian-activist

[2026-01-16 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong lawyers told to specialise, not just compete, in Greater Bay Area

Snippet: Bar Association chair Jose-Antonio Maurellet says lawyers can contribute to joint legal teams in cases with mainland and common law elements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340061/hong-kong-lawyers-should-not-aim-just-compete-specialise-greater-bay-area

[2026-01-15 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police shoot and kill man wielding 30cm knife in Tuen Mun

Snippet: Police say officers on scene at Tuen Mun Town Plaza shopping centre had no choice but to shoot man to save passer-by

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340045/police-shoot-man-wielding-meat-cleaver-hong-kongs-tuen-mun

[2026-01-15 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong watchdog warns against using Musk’s Grok bot to create indecent images

Snippet: Using AI’s image-editing function to ‘undress’ people or create malicious content could amount to criminal offences, privacy watchdog says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340033/hong-kong-watchdog-warns-against-using-musks-grok-ai-bot-create-indecent-images

[2026-01-15 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | Bid-rigging clamp, smoke-free construction sites: Hong Kong Legco gets cracking

Snippet: The Post looks into measures proposed in response to last year’s Wang Fuk Court fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340027/bid-rigging-clamp-smoke-free-construction-sites-hong-kongs-legco-gets-cracking

[2026-01-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police hunt trio after HK$838,000 watch disappears from hotel room

Snippet: Woman claims luxury watch went missing from her Peninsula hotel room after inviting three men in for drinks in the early hours of Thursday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340026/hong-kong-police-hunt-trio-after-hk838000-watch-disappears-hotel-room

[2026-01-15 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Illegal tobacco trade kingpin arrested. Long live king tobacco - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/illegal-tobacco-trade-kingpin-arrested-long-live-king-tobacco/

[2026-01-15 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Secret plans, angry emails: Nexperia hearing exposes tussle over China control

Snippet: The court hearing could be decisive in the tug-of-war over control of the Dutch chipmaker, which sparked supply chain worries and China tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339988/nexperia-and-chinese-owner-fight-control-chipmaker-dutch-court

[2026-01-15 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Fact check - private individuals

Snippet: Fact Check FACT CHECK: Atong Ang not sentenced to death over missing sabungeros case Fact Check FACT CHECK: Ad for unregistered eye drop uses deepfake of prominent Filipino doctor Jan 15, 2026 1:46 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK: No reports of Alex Eala donating P500 million for disaster survivors Nov 10, 2025 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/fact-checks-about-private-individuals/

[2026-01-15 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man shot by US officer in Minneapolis as tensions flare over crackdown

Snippet: A week after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, an agent fired ‘defensive shots’ during a struggle involving a snow shovel and three people

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3339969/man-shot-federal-officer-minneapolis-tensions-flare-over-crackdown

[2026-01-15 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump calls Minnesota ICE shooting 'sad to see on both sides'

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-statement-minnesota-ice-shooting-january-14-2026/

[2026-01-15 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai PM moves to strip scandal-hit firm of contracts after second deadly accident

Snippet: Amid public anger, PM Anutin issued an order to end two contracts and blacklist Italian-Thai Development after two crane disasters killed 34 people

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3339966/2-killed-thai-crane-collapse-just-day-after-another-kills-32-train-passengers

[2026-01-15 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Anti-graft court upholds cancellation of Zaldy Co’s passport

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/zaldy-co-remains-fugitive-passport-still-cancelled/

[2026-01-15 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legal Tales | Time to end bid-rigging in Hong Kong with criminalisation, tougher enforcement

Snippet: In the wake of the Tai Po fire, an all-too-common practice in building management and maintenance comes under the spotlight – and must be redressed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339927/time-end-bid-rigging-hong-kong-criminalisation-and-tougher-enforcement

[2026-01-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jailed Chinese AI chatbot developers appeal in landmark pornography case

Snippet: Defendants given prison sentences for creating sexual content for profit via their AI emotional companions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339908/jailed-chinese-ai-chatbot-developers-appeal-landmark-pornography-case

[2026-01-15 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Endo’s End Around: How One of the Nation’s Largest Opioid Makers Escaped a $7 Billion Federal Penalty

Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/endo-settlement-opioids-justice-department

[2026-01-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: At least 22 people killed when crane falls on to train in Northeast Thailand - DailyNews

Snippet: At least 22 people have been killed and about 80 injured when a construction crane fell on a passenger train in northeast Thailand.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/world/933824/at-least-22-people-killed-when-crane-falls-on-to-train-in-northeast-thailand/

[2026-01-15 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two arrested with 11 kgs of narcotics in Matara - DailyNews

Snippet: Two persons who were transporting drugs in a motor car have been arrested by the Police at the Godagama-Palatuwa interchange on the Southern Expressway.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/breaking-news/934152/two-arrested-with-11-kgs-of-narcotics-in-matara/

[2026-01-15 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 2,500 killed in Iran protests, Trump says US will ‘act accordingly’ - DailyNews

Snippet: More than 2,500 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran over the past 17 days, activists said Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his support for demonstrators and hinted at potential American intervention against the government in Tehran.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/breaking-news/934204/over-2500-killed-in-iran-protests-trump-says-us-will-act-accordingly/

[2026-01-15 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Person arrested in Badulla with two caskets and a vase, suspected to be of archaeological value - DailyNews

Snippet: A person who was transporting two caskets and a vase, suspected to be of ancient archaeological value, in a motor vehicle was arrested in the Deiyannewela area of Badulla on Tuesday night (13), the Police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/lawnorder/934094/person-arrested-in-badulla-with-two-caskets-and-a-vase-suspected-to-be-of-archaeological-value/

[2026-01-15 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CIABOC case against former Min. Rambukwella fixed for Jan. 29 by CHC - DailyNews

Snippet: A case filed against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramitha Rambukwella and daughter Amali Rambukwella by Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptions (CIABOC), was yesterday fixed for January 29 by the Colombo High Court.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/lawnorder/934128/ciaboc-case-against-former-min-rambukwella-fixed-for-jan-29-by-chc/

[2026-01-15 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lankan husband admits to murdering his ex-wife in UK - DailyNews

Snippet: A husband has admitted stabbing his ex-wife to death on a quiet suburban street. Sri Lankan-born Thisara Weragalage, 37, originally denied killing his former wife, Nirodha Niwunhella, 32, but later pleaded guilty to murder.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/934061/sri-lankan-husband-admits-to-murdering-his-ex-wife-in-uk/

[2026-01-15 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CIABOC case: Wimal appears in Court after arrest warrant - DailyNews

Snippet: A warrant was issued for the arrest of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and it was recalled by The Colombo High Court after he surrendered to the court through his lawyers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/lawnorder/934134/ciaboc-case-wimal-appears-in-court-after-arrest-warrant/

[2026-01-15 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police nab two with heroin and ‘ice’ - DailyNews

Snippet: During a search operation conducted in the Nattandiya Tukaragodawatte area of the Marawila Police Division, CID Officers of the Marawila Police arrested two individuals with 20.75 gm of heroin and 6 gm of ‘ice’ drugs and also seized a phone used for this racket, yesterday (14) afternoon.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/lawnorder/933745/police-nab-two-with-heroin-and-ice/

[2026-01-15 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Awareness programme for WP community development councils held - DailyNews

Snippet: The national ‘Prajashakthi’ movement launched by the Government to eradicate poverty and ensure economic justice through social empowerment is now being implemented successfully across all districts of the country. In this context, an awareness programme on the Prajashakthi national movement for community development representatives of the Western Province (WP) – Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts – was held on Tuesday (13) at Temple Trees.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/934003/awareness-programme-for-wp-community-development-councils-held/