Sri Lanka s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf from Sri Lanka has achieved the title of Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, bringing honor to her country at this esteemed...
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Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident
A 63-year-old man from Colombo 13 was arrested on January 29 for his involvement in the shooting that took place on the night of January 16 in Jinthup...
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Special traffic plan implemented for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
The Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for Colombo starting today, the 30th, to manage rehearsals and events for the 78th National...
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Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC
A former Senior Manager of Supplies at Lanka Sathosa, along with two others, has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations ...
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Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million
A 48-year-old woman was detained in Ganemulla for possessing 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and over 3,400 ecstasy pills, valued at approximately Rs. 220 mi...
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Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
A special traffic plan will be put in place for the 78th National Independence Day celebrations in Sri Lanka, which will follow the theme ‘Rebuildin...
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Police apprehend five suspects in series of vehicle thefts
Police have arrested five people linked to a series of vehicle thefts, which include cars, three-wheelers, and motorcycles. One suspect, a 44-year-old...
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Three police officers identified in alleged assault on Catholic Priest in Gampaha
Three police officers from the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB) have been identified in relation to the alleged assault on a Catholic ...
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IMF team expected in a matter of weeks to resume talks on Sri Lanka s fifth EFF review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to send a team to Sri Lanka soon to restart talks about economic policies. This will be part of the fifth...
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Official allegedly misappropriates Aswesuma allowance; investigations launched
Investigations are underway regarding a suspected fraud linked to the distribution of the ‘Aswesuma’ allowance in the Kataragama Divisional Secret...
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Nine child marriages and 79 teenage pregnancies reported in 2025- NCPA
In 2025, the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) received a total of 10,455 complaints regarding children. Out of these, 8,514 complaints were ...
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China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China has executed 11 members of a notorious family involved in running scam operations in Myanmar, according to state media reports. In September, a ...
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Agricultural Insurance Month declared for farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation in Sri Lanka has declared February 2026 as Agricultural Insurance Month for farmers. This...
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Veteran film director Sena Samarasinghe passes away
Sena Samarasinghe, a well-known film director, has died at the age of 89. His contributions to cinema in Sri Lanka will be remembered. Copyright ©202...
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Fair weather to prevail across the country; Misty conditions expected in some places
The Department of Meteorology has announced that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather today, the 29th. However, there may be gro...
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Fisherman missing after boat capsizes in seas off Eravur
A fisherman is missing after his boat capsized in the sea near Eravur. The boat left the Kaluwankerny area yesterday, on the 28th. According to police...
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Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board
A passenger plane crashed in northern Colombia, resulting in the deaths of all 15 individuals aboard, as confirmed by the state-run airline, Satena. T...
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Woman hacked to death in Bibile
A 40-year-old woman was killed with a sharp object in Radaliyadda, Bibile, on the 28th of yesterday, according to police reports. The suspect in the c...
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Singapore to conduct temperature screening at airport over Nipah outbreak
Singapore is increasing health checks at Changi Airport in response to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India. Authorities announced that temper...
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SOC reviews NATA and Jaffna Teaching Hospital operations
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Health, Mass Media, and Women’s Empowerment reviewed the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) ...
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US, UK, EU drive Sri Lanka apparel exports in December
Sri Lanka saw a rise in apparel exports in December 2025, mainly due to higher demand from the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union. Thes...
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India contains Nipah virus outbreak, some Asian countries tighten health screenings
Indian officials announced that they have managed to control a Nipah virus outbreak after identifying two cases in West Bengal, a state in eastern Ind...
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No major impact on Sri Lanka s economic growth due to Cyclone Ditwah - CBSL Governor
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, stated that Cyclone Ditwah, which caused significant damage in various...
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