Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high

2026-01-28   |   General

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

2026-01-28   |   General

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

2026-01-28   |   General

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

2026-01-28   |   General

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

2026-01-28   |   General

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

2026-01-28   |   General

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

2026-01-28   |   General

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

2026-01-28   |   General

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

2026-01-28   |   General

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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Individual injured in shooting reported in Ambalangoda

2026-01-28   |   General

A shooting has taken place in Ambalangoda, according to police reports. One person was hurt in the incident, which happened close to a preschool in Ts...

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28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting

2026-01-28   |   General

A 28-year-old man has lost his life after being shot at a private party in Tsunamiwatta, Ambalangoda, according to police reports. The man was injured...

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Court informed Keselwatte Dinusha is being held under detention orders

2026-01-27   |   General

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed today that Keselwatte Dinusha, an organized criminal, is being held under detention orders for questioni...

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Police highlight growing drug abuse among schoolchildren

2026-01-27   |   General

Police are closely monitoring the rise of drug abuse among schoolchildren, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler, the Police M...

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Police inspect 65 vehicles in Ginigathhena, 12 suspended for safety violations

2026-01-27   |   General

Last evening (26), a vehicle inspection was held in Ginigathhena town, led by the Nuwara Eliya District Chief Motor Traffic Inspector and local police...

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Australian heatwave fans bushfires, towns evacuated, Melbourne endures hottest day in 17 years

2026-01-27   |   General

A significant heatwave is affecting southeastern Australia, leading to bushfires, the evacuation of hundreds of residents from rural areas, and record...

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Substandard coal imports affect electricity generation; Experts urge Kelanitissa plant activation

2026-01-27   |   General

Energy experts are calling for the activation of the Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Plant to make up for the electricity shortfall faced by Sri Lank...

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Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings

2026-01-27   |   General

An outbreak of the dangerous Nipah virus in West Bengal, India, has raised alarms in various parts of Asia, leading to stricter airport screening meas...

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A boat carrying 25 French tourists capsized off the Omani coast, three killed

2026-01-27   |   General

A boat with 25 French tourists capsized near the coast of Oman, resulting in the deaths of three people, according to the Omani police on Tuesday. The...

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Woman Police Constable arrested with heroin in Badulla

2026-01-27   |   General

A Woman Police Constable from the Badulla Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) was arrested by the Ambagasduwa Police for having 4.2 grams ...

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Six police officers arrested for assaulting Catholic priest interdicted

2026-01-27   |   General

Six police officers from the Gampaha Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) have been suspended after their arrest for allegedly attacking a ...

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Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill

2026-01-27   |   General

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection in Sri Lanka has given its approval to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous D...

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Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction

2026-01-27   |   General

Dr. Senani Wijethunga, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, has raised concerns about the rise of mental health problems among young people due to the...

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Katunayake logs today s highest temperature

2026-01-27   |   General

Today, Katunayake recorded the highest temperature in Sri Lanka at 34.6°C, according to the Department of Meteorology. In contrast, Nuwara Eliya saw ...

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Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident

2026-01-27   |   General

The Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division at the Egoda Uyana Police Station was killed in a road accident in Moronthuduwa. This tragic event happe...

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Sri Lanka s export earnings top US$ 17 billion in 2025

2026-01-26   |   General

Sri Lanka's export earnings for 2025 have reached US$ 17,252.15 million, surpassing the previous year's figures, according to data from Sri Lanka Cust...

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