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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IMF fact-finding mission to visit Sri Lanka from January 22–28
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
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
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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Court order issued preventing SLMC from removing CMC councillor
The Colombo District Court has issued a temporary order that stops the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) from acting on a letter aimed at removing Zoha...
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Prevailing showery conditions to reduce from tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology reported that the current rainy weather in Sri Lanka is likely to lessen starting tomorrow, the 15th. There may still be...
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Two killed in head-on motorcycle collision in Puttalam
Two people lost their lives in a head-on motorcycle crash in the Attawilluwa area of Puttalam last night (13), according to police reports. The incide...
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Unidentified individuals torch MJP office in Jaffna
A group of unknown individuals set fire to the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) office in the Thavady area of Jaffna around midnight on the 13th. The incid...
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Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
An Iranian official announced on Tuesday that around 2,000 individuals, including members of the security forces, have died during protests in Iran. T...
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Forest Conservation Dept. Officer arrested for soliciting bribe
A Forest Conservation Department officer has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). H...
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Appeals applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today
The Ministry of Education has announced that today marks the start of accepting appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions for the year 2026. T...
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Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has stressed the need for a wide-ranging discussion with all key stakehol...
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US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced today that it will provide an extra $2 million in humanitarian aid to help communities impacted by Cyclone Dit...
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Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana
A man has been arrested for causing damage to multiple vehicles with a sharp object while riding his motorcycle in Battaramulla. A video that circulat...
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SLBFE provides benefits exceeding Rs. 1 bln for Sri Lankan migrant workers in 2025
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has reported that it provided benefits exceeding Rs. 1 billion in 2025 to support Sri Lankan migran...
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