CEB restructuring process to continue further

2026-01-24   |   General

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

2026-01-24   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-22   |   General

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

2026-01-22   |   General

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

2026-01-22   |   General

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

2026-01-22   |   General

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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Matale Police crackdown on illegal street racing, 10 motorcycles seized

2026-01-22   |   General

Matale Police have arrested several people and seized 10 high-powered motorcycles that were used for illegal street racing on Sangamitta Mawatha in Ma...

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Appeal Court to review remand order in Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident

2026-01-22   |   General

The Court of Appeal has directed that the written order and audio recording from the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court, issued on January 19, regarding...

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SLAF deploys 11th aviation contingent to Central African Republic

2026-01-22   |   General

The 11th Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Contingent, part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), le...

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Dengue cases surge in Batticaloa following floods and monsoon rains

2026-01-22   |   General

Dengue fever is spreading quickly in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, following the recent floods and heavy rains. The Regional Director of Health Services (RDH...

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Chairman of NPP-controlled Habaraduwa PS steps down

2026-01-22   |   General

Harsha Manoj Gardiya Punchihewa has stepped down as the Chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, which is governed by the National People’s Powe...

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Mainly dry weather in most parts of the island today

2026-01-22   |   General

Today, most areas of Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. However, the Department of Meteorology has cautioned that these dry conditions are ...

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Sri Lankan arrested for illegal entry into Israel

2026-01-21   |   General

A 43-year-old Sri Lankan man has been detained for entering Israel illegally and for unlawfully transporting a foreigner. The International Division o...

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