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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Court order issued preventing SLMC from removing CMC councillor

2026-01-14   |   General

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

2026-01-14   |   General

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

2026-01-14   |   General

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

2026-01-14   |   General

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

2026-01-13   |   General

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

2026-01-13   |   General

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

2026-01-13   |   General

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

2026-01-13   |   General

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

2026-01-13   |   General

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

2026-01-13   |   General

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

2026-01-13   |   General

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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Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets- CBSL Governor

2026-01-13   |   General

Sri Lanka needs to change the goals set with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), according to Dr. Nanda...

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Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach

2026-01-13   |   General

Two Russian citizens were saved after being carried away by strong currents while swimming at Ahungalla Beach. This event took place yesterday, on the...

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10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

2026-01-13   |   General

This morning (13), the Sri Lanka Navy detained 10 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. The fishermen were found on a bo...

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Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today

2026-01-12   |   General

Today, the Department of Meteorology has forecasted that showers and thundershowers will happen in several areas, including the Northern, North-centra...

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Generator at Norochcholai power plant restored

2026-01-12   |   General

A generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant in Sri Lanka, which was offline for maintenance, is now back in operation. However, the electricity from t...

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