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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Aswesuma January allowance credited to beneficiaries accounts
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the January allowance for beneficiaries of the Aswesuma program has been credited to their bank accounts. F...
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Ambalangoda shooting linked to extramarital relationship , police say
Police have found that the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda on September 27 was likely linked to an extrama...
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Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high
Gold prices climbed over $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday, reaching a new all-time high. This increase is part of a significant rise in prices as more peo...
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Trinco Buddha statue incident- Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others brought to court
Ten individuals, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and several other monks, have appeared in court related to the incident involving a Buddh...
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Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption to UK
Storm Chandra has brought heavy rain and strong winds to many areas in the UK. This is the third named storm of the year, leading to road closures and...
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Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 220,000
In 2026, Sri Lanka has welcomed 223,645 tourists, according to the latest figures from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Among thes...
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Four persons killed in separate road accidents
Four people, including three women, lost their lives in four different road accidents yesterday, according to police reports. These incidents took pla...
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Young woman beaten to death following domestic dispute in Angulana
A 24-year-old woman lost her life after she was reportedly attacked by her extramarital partner during a disagreement. This incident took place yester...
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Nearly 800 individuals arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Almost 800 people were arrested on October 27 as part of the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign in Sri Lanka, which aims to fight against...
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SOC requests quality reports on imported coal consignments in 3 vessels
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has examined issues related to coal imported into Sri Lanka, focusi...
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Myanmar steps up Nipah virus monitoring, issues travel health advisory
Myanmar's Ministry of Health has increased its monitoring of the Nipah virus and provided health guidance for travelers, even though there have been n...
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