Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island

2026-01-19   |   General

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

2026-01-18   |   General

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

2026-01-18   |   General

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

2026-01-18   |   General

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

2026-01-18   |   General

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

2026-01-18   |   General

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

2026-01-18   |   General

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

2026-01-17   |   General

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

2026-01-17   |   General

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

2026-01-17   |   General

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

2026-01-17   |   General

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

2026-01-17   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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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IMF fact-finding mission to visit Sri Lanka from January 22–28

2026-01-16   |   General

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to send a team to Sri Lanka from January 22 to January 28. This fact-finding mission will look into the da...

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Three suspects arrested over shooting incident in Kohuwala

2026-01-16   |   General

Three people have been taken into custody for their involvement in a shooting that occurred at Bodhiyawatte in Kohuwala, where a 16-year-old girl was ...

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Committee on Public Finance directs amendments to Aswesuma criteria

2026-01-14   |   General

The Committee on Public Finance has asked the Welfare Benefits Board to change the current rules for the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme to i...

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