Several killed in fire at New Year s party in Swiss ski resort, police say

2026-01-01   |   General

A tragic fire at a New Year’s party in a ski resort in southern Switzerland has resulted in several deaths and injuries. According to a police spoke...

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Drunk driver who ignored police orders kills officer on New Year s Eve

2026-01-01   |   General

A police officer from the Ambalantota Police has lost his life after being struck by a car driven by a drunk driver on New Year’s Eve, according to ...

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Energy Ministry to transfer CEB assets to six new companies before Feb. 1

2026-01-01   |   General

The Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Professor Udayanga Hemapala, has informed the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) that it must finish transferring...

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114 shooting incidents with 60 fatalities reported in 2025

2026-01-01   |   General

As the year 2025 comes to a close, police have reported two separate shooting incidents occurring in different areas of Sri Lanka within just eight ho...

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Sri Lanka usher in 2026 with vibrant New Year s celebrations

2026-01-01   |   General

Colombo celebrated the arrival of 2026 with a dazzling fireworks display. The city’s Galle Face Green lit up with colorful explosions, bringing joy ...

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Let s strive to find just and lasting solutions to problems of all citizens - Opposition Leader

2026-01-01   |   General

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa shared a New Year message urging efforts to find fair and lasting solutions for all citizens. He stated, “The yea...

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Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces today

2026-01-01   |   General

Today, the Department of Meteorology announced that Eastern, Central, North-central, and Uva provinces in Sri Lanka will experience showers or thunder...

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Colombo inflation remains unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025

2026-01-01   |   General

Inflation in Colombo stayed steady at 2.1% in December 2025, the same as in November. This information comes from the latest report by the Department ...

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Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates by 5.6% against US dollar in 2025

2026-01-01   |   General

The Sri Lankan rupee fell by 5.6% against the US dollar in 2025, as reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The CBSL stated that the US doll...

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Police Sub-Inspector arrested on bribery charges

2026-01-01   |   General

A Sub-Inspector from the Kinniya Police Station has been taken into custody on charges of bribery. The arrest happened after a Kinniya resident filed ...

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Close associate of organized criminal arrested with narcotics in Dondra

2026-01-01   |   General

A man was arrested in Gandara, Dondra, for having 115 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin, 23 grams and 700 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine, know...

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NBRO issues advisory on weather forecast for next few days

2025-12-30   |   General

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has urged the public to stay alert for early warnings about landslides. According to the NBRO, the ...

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Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year 2026 celebrations

2025-12-30   |   General

Sri Lanka Police predict that many people and vehicles will come to Colombo for the New Year 2026 celebrations on December 31. This is especially true...

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Two generators at Norochcholai power plant under repair

2025-12-30   |   General

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced that two generators at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai are undergoing repairs. A spokesper...

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Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE

2025-12-30   |   General

Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday. This action was taken in response to what the kingdom claimed was a ...

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At least 16 killed after fire rages through Indonesia retirement home

2025-12-29   |   General

A fire at a retirement home in Manado, located on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, has claimed the lives of 16 individuals, according to a local police of...

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Sri Lanka records highest-ever annual tourist arrivals in 2025

2025-12-29   |   General

Sri Lanka has achieved a new record for tourist arrivals in a calendar year, reaching 2,333,797 visitors in 2025 as of December 29. The milestone was ...

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Dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport; 128 flights cancelled and 8 diverted

2025-12-29   |   General

Dense fog impacted flight activities at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Monday morning, resulting in the cancellation of 128 flig...

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Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents

2025-12-29   |   General

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera, announced that drivers caught under the influen...

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Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of Kush at BIA

2025-12-29   |   General

This morning, four Sri Lankans, including two women, were taken into custody by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airpor...

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Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola

2025-12-29   |   General

The body of the famous Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola is being displayed at a private funeral home in Borella today, December 29, for the public to s...

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Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow

2025-12-29   |   General

Tomorrow, areas in the Northern, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, and Polonnaruwa districts in Sri Lanka, are expected...

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Software Engineer among eight arrested for smuggling cannabis from Odisha to Sri Lanka

2025-12-29   |   General

A software engineer is one of eight individuals arrested in Andhra Pradesh, India, for allegedly trafficking cannabis from Narsipatnam to Tamil Nadu a...

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Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas

2025-12-29   |   General

Italian authorities have taken into custody nine individuals suspected of raising approximately €7 million (£6 million) for Hamas over a period exc...

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Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today

2025-12-29   |   General

Showers are expected in various parts of Sri Lanka today, October 29, according to the Department of Meteorology. The Uva province and the districts o...

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