Deep depression in Bay of Bengal moves closer to Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology reports that a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving closer to Sri Lanka. As of 6:00 a.m. on January 9, 2026, i...
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Deep depression changes direction; Rainfall risk in Central Highlands reduced
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) reports that recent updates from the Department of Meteorology indicate a change in the path of the...
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Speaker rejects motion to appoint select committee on Judicial Service Commission
The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has ruled that a motion put forth by 31 Members of Parliament on 21 November 2025, which called f...
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Colombo stock market posts record trading day
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a historic trading day on Thursday, January 8, with daily turnover surpassing Rs. 12.32 billion. The All Sha...
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Mahaweli Authority issues update on water levels of major reservoirs
The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has released an update about the water levels in the Victoria, Randenigala, and Rantambe reservoirs in the Mahawel...
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Deep depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify further
A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthen and shift northwest toward the Sri Lankan coast betw...
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Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident detained
The primary suspect in the case of six deaths from illicit liquor poisoning in Waikkala has been taken into custody under a two-day detention order. T...
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Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of catastrophic fire risk
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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