Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident arrested

2026-01-08   |   General

The main suspect linked to the recent incident in Waikkala, where six people died from drinking illicit liquor, has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Po...

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Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensified into deep depression

2026-01-08   |   General

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, has developed into a deep depression as of this morning (08). Merril Mendi...

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Technical officer attached to Wattala PS arrested for soliciting bribe

2026-01-08   |   General

A technical officer from the Welisara sub-office of the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegati...

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Public urged to remain vigilant as water levels of rivers may rise rapidly - Irrigation Dept.

2026-01-08   |   General

The Irrigation Department has issued a warning that river and reservoir water levels may rise quickly if Sri Lanka faces heavy rainfall from the low-p...

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Postponed 2025 A'L exams to be held from Jan. 12-20

2026-01-08   |   General

The Department of Examinations in Sri Lanka has revealed that the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) exams for 2025, which were delayed because of the country's...

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Authorities prepare for possible severe weather as low-pressure area strengthens

2026-01-07   |   General

Authorities in Sri Lanka are getting ready for possible severe weather as a low-pressure area strengthens. Pradeep Kodippili, the Director of the Disa...

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Low-pressure area likely to intensify into depression during next 12 hours

2026-01-07   |   General

A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to develop into a depression within the next 12 hours, according...

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Four arrested in Jaffna for illegal possession and sale of prescription drugs

2026-01-07   |   General

Four people were arrested in Jaffna for illegally selling prescription drugs. The Sri Lanka Navy, working with the Jaffna Police Special Task Force, c...

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Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says

2026-01-07   |   General

A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale hit 68 kilometers (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the ...

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UN Secretary General concerned international law not respected

2026-01-06   |   General

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed serious worry over the lack of respect for international law during the recent US military actions...

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