Computer literacy rises to 38.4 pct in first half of 2025
Sri Lanka's computer literacy rate has increased to 38.4 percent in the first half of 2025, according to a recent survey by the Department of Census a...
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Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
Today, the Department of Meteorology reported that most areas of Sri Lanka will experience mostly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be grou...
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Three associates of Dubai Ishara arrested with heroin in Gampola
This morning, on the 17th, Gampola Police arrested three individuals linked to the drug trade associated with “Dubai Ishara,” a prominent drug dea...
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Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today
Today, Sri Lanka's Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station reported the lowest temperature at 8.0 degrees Celsius, as stated by the Department of Meteorol...
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MP Asoka Ranwala s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident
Asoka Ranwala, a former Speaker and Member of Parliament for the National People’s Power (NPP), has had his wife hospitalized due to a car accident,...
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Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead
Gunmen took the lives of seven individuals in a township near Cape Town, South Africa, early on Saturday. Police believe this shooting is connected to...
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Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing near Makassar, with social media videos suggesting debris has been spotted on a mountain close to w...
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Janani Imathma crowned winner of Derana Dream Star - Season 12
Janani Imathma has been named the winner of "Derana Dream Star Season 12." The Grand Finale took place at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on Saturday n...
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Unrest at Boossa Prison brought under control - Prisons Spokesman
A group of prisoners at Boossa Prison climbed onto the roof of ‘D Ward’ and caused trouble, damaging prison property. The Prisons Spokesman announ...
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One person injured in shooting at Jinthupitiya
A shooting in Jinthupitiya, Colombo, has left one person hurt and in the hospital. According to police, a gunman arrived in a three-wheeler and began ...
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Jinthupitiya Shooting- Victim succumbs to injuries
Police have reported that a man, aged 44, who was seriously hurt in a shooting last night (16) in Jinthupitiya, Colombo, has died from his injuries. H...
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Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of the country
The Meteorology Department has announced that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be ground fr...
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Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya
A 67-year-old man was killed in an attack at his home in the Kadawatgama area of Madawachchiya on the 16th of October. Early investigations show that ...
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One dead after sharp-weapon attack on two women in Ahangama
A sharp-weapon attack on two women occurred in the Tittagalla area of Ahangama, Sri Lanka. The Ahangama Police quickly arrived at the scene after rece...
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SLTDA launches special program to achieve annual tourism targets
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has introduced a new program to help meet this year’s national tourism goals. SLTDA Chairman Bud...
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Female Buddhist monk dies following bus accident
A 77-year-old female Buddhist monk has died from injuries after being struck by a bus while crossing the road at the Minnana junction on the Avissawel...
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Two criminal gang members and female suspect brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai
Early this morning, on January 16, Sri Lanka welcomed back two members of well-known criminal gangs who are wanted for several murders. They were repa...
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Parents protest near Edu. Ministry demanding implementation of Grade 6 reforms
A group of parents with Grade 6 children held a protest today (16) outside the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka. They are calling for the quick impl...
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Van carrying foreign tourists involved in collision near Gregory Lake
A van carrying foreign tourists was involved in an accident near Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya on the Welimada main road, according to police. The cras...
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“There s something truly magical about Sri Lanka” - Julie Chung in farewell message
Julie Chung, the outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, has thanked everyone who contributed to strengthening the ties between the U.S. and S...
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CAA raids fuel station in Beruwala hoarding petrol
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted a raid on a fuel station in Beruwala for allegedly hiding fuel supplies and charging higher prices whil...
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Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after threat alert
A Turkish Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport on Thursday after a passenger set up an in-flight wireless...
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Veteran singer Raju Bandara passes away
Raju Bandara, a well-known singer and musician from Sri Lanka, has died at the age of 65, family members have confirmed....
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