Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by Rs. 4,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen by around Rs. 4,000, according to market data. Traders at Colombo’s Sea Street reported that the price of a 22-c...
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Person injured in shooting incident near supermarket in Dondra
A person has reportedly been shot and injured near a supermarket at Dondra, within the Gandara police division, a short while ago. The injured shootin...
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Dondra shooting victim succumbs to injuries
The fish trader who was shot and injured near a supermarket in Dondra has succumbed to his injuries on admission to hospital, police said. Earlier, it...
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Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes
US President Donald Trump has imposed a new 10% global tariff to replace ones struck down by the Supreme Court, calling the ruling “terrible” and ...
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Hearing of Sathosa case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March 11
The Colombo High Court has decided to delay the hearing of the case against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others until March 11, 2026. Thi...
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President Anura Kumara holds bilateral meeting with Indian PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday in New Delhi. Their meeting took place during the...
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UK police search royal mansion as investigation into king s brother goes on
British police conducted a search at the former residence of King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on Friday. This comes after a ...
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King Charles brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein
King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was let go from police custody on Thursday night after being arrested for suspected miscond...
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King Charles says law must take its course after Andrew arrest
King Charles III of Britain stated on Thursday that “the law must take its course” following the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew. Andr...
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King Charles brother Andrew arrested by police - British media
British police have detained Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is King Charles' younger brother, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. On Thursda...
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Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles
On Wednesday, Canada announced new immigration categories to attract skilled workers in various fields, including research, healthcare, and aviation, ...
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Inaugural Sri Lanka-Belgium Political Consultations emphasise strengthening bilateral relations
The first round of political talks between Sri Lanka and Belgium took place successfully in Brussels, marking a key moment in the long-standing ties b...
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Govt. to obtain US$50 million from World Bank for Digital Transformation Project
The government of Sri Lanka has decided to secure US$50 million from the World Bank Group through Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to launch the Sri Lanka...
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IMF Chief commends ongoing economic stabilization efforts
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo. Their...
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Peru s Congress removes President Jose Jeri after 4 months in office
Peru's Congress made a significant decision on Tuesday by voting to censure interim president Jose Jeri, ending his short time in office after just ov...
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Planned strike by locomotive operators called off
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has decided to cancel the strike that was set to begin at midnight today, the 17th. Dimuthu Edirisinghe, the ...
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Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths arrested for accepting bribe
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken into custody an Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths from the A...
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President Anura Kumara begins India visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left Sri Lanka to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 after receiving a special invitation from Indian Prime Minister ...
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President Anura Kumara holds talks with visiting UK Deputy PM David Lammy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake described the visit of UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy as timely and important. He stated that this visit boos...
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Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor mooted during high-profile meeting
A prominent Japanese delegation visited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat. They talked about improving eco...
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Debate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be held today
The discussion on the second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill will take place today, February 17. It is set to run from 11:30 a.m. ...
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Modi to visit Israel soon for key talks with Netanyahu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Israel later this month to strengthen the relationship between the two nations, particularly in defense, ...
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Leaders gather for New Delhi AI summit as warnings grow over societal risks
A global summit on artificial intelligence is starting in New Delhi on Monday, focusing on major issues such as job loss and child safety. However, so...
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