Deputy Secretary General of Parliament interdicted
Chaminda Kularatne, who serves as the Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament in Sri Lanka, has been temporarily suspended. Official...
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Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says
A landslide in West Java province, Indonesia, has resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, with 82 more reported missing, according to the country...
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11 arrested with drug haul in two fishing boats seized off southern coast
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has arrested 11 individuals and seized two fishing boats in the deep sea off the southern coast for having heroin and the syn...
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Sri Lanka records over 194,000 tourist arrivals in first 22 days of 2026
Sri Lanka welcomed over 194,000 tourists in the first 22 days of 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The peak day ...
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Man hacked to death over personal dispute in Embilipitiya
A 39-year-old man was brutally killed with sharp objects on the 23rd in the Weerasinghapura area of Embilipitiya, following a personal dispute that es...
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CEB restructuring process to continue further
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has revealed that it will keep moving forward with its restructuring process, which is now in its final phase. This...
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Two fishing boats seized with 270 kg of Ice and heroin off southern coast
Two fishing boats have been captured while carrying a significant amount of drugs in the deep waters off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This operati...
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Anusha Palpita remanded
Anusha Palpita, who previously served as the Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commissi...
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Sri Lanka s Hatton among National Geographic s top gourmet stays to book in 2026
National Geographic Traveller (UK) has recognized Sri Lanka's rich tea heritage as part of a global showcase on food-centered travel experiences for 2...
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Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo
On January 1, three Sri Lankan leopard cubs were born at the Singapore Zoo, increasing the total number of these rare animals at Mandai Wildlife Reser...
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Sri Lankan arrested for facilitating friend s visit to UK on his visa, boarding pass
A man with Sri Lankan roots, living in the UK, has been arrested by police at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) for allegedly helping his friend ...
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New circular issued on restoring livelihoods of cyclone-affected communities
A new circular has been released to help restore the livelihoods of those affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. This circular is based on Budget Ci...
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CAASL to introduce licensing system for drone pilots for first time in Sri Lanka
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is launching a licensing system for drone pilots for the first time. This new system will apply to o...
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Another suspect arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another person has been taken into custody related to the shooting in Jinthupitiya, which left one individual dead and two young children injured on J...
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Nuwara Eliya records today s lowest temperature at 5°C
Nuwara Eliya experienced the coldest temperature in Sri Lanka today, reaching 5.0 degrees Celsius, as reported by the Department of Meteorology. In ad...
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Three dead in shooting in Australia s New South Wales
Three individuals have lost their lives following a shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, according to police reports. A fourth pers...
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Oman and Indonesian naval ships arrive at Colombo Port
Naval ships from Oman and Indonesia have docked at the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka today, October 22. The Sri Lanka Navy reported that the Royal Navy of...
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Three dead after abutment wall collapses in Ahangama
Three people lost their lives when an abutment wall and a pile of dirt fell on them at a construction site in the Pelassa region of Ahangama, accordin...
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Showers expected in several districts today
Showers are expected in several areas of Sri Lanka today, particularly in the Northern, North-central, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Matale...
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Duo arrested with over 1kg of Ice in Madampitiya
Madampitiya Police have arrested two men for having 1 kilogram and 501 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as 'Ice'. This happened this m...
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Gem or Not? Value of suspected gemstone found in Galaha revealed
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority has released its findings on a suspected gemstone discovered recently in Galaha, Kandy. According to the repo...
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Temperature in Nuwara Eliya drops to 3.5°C
Today, the Department of Meteorology announced that Nuwara Eliya experienced the lowest temperature in Sri Lanka, dropping to 3.5°C. This measurement...
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Landslide risk prompts safety measures at Soranathota Central College
A soil embankment close to Soranathota Central College in Badulla is at risk of sliding. To keep everyone safe, the area around a two-storey school bu...
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