Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met. DG

2026-01-08   |   Politics

A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to Athula Karunana...

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Sri Lanka seeking to deploy additional personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions

2026-01-08   |   Politics

Sri Lanka is planning to send more personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. This topic was discussed during a meeting of the Ministerial Con...

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Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of catastrophic fire risk

2026-01-08   |   General

Australia is bracing for dangerous fire conditions on Friday as heatwaves are set to affect most of the country. All states and territories, except Qu...

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500 tabs issued to police officers in line with introduction of new digital insurance card

2026-01-08   |   Politics

Five hundred tablet devices have been given to traffic police officers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. These tablets will help them access the i...

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Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years

2026-01-08   |   Business

Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to restart direct flights after more than 14 years, announced Dhaka’s national airline on Thursday, January 8. This ...

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Strict action against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotics – Minister

2026-01-08   |   Politics

The Minister of Transport, Bimal Rathnayake, announced that strict legal actions will be taken against drivers who operate vehicles while under the in...

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Sri Lankan garment exports granted tariff-free access to UK from Jan. 01

2026-01-08   |   Business

Sri Lankan garment manufacturers have gained significant access to the UK market thanks to new trade rules, according to the British High Commission i...

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Police launch new initiative to prevent cybercrimes

2026-01-08   |   General

Police have started a new program to stop cybercrimes. They made this decision after noticing an increase in fraud cases involving websites and social...

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Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats

2026-01-08   |   Politics

On Wednesday, January 7, United States President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House. Th...

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Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression within next 12 hours

2026-01-08   |   General

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthen into a deep depression in the next 12 hours, according t...

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