Water supply to several areas in Colombo disrupted due to pipeline breakdown
Water supply in several areas of Colombo has been interrupted today (18) due to a sudden failure in the main pipeline that runs from Ambatale to Dehiw...
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Low pressure system persists in Bay of Bengal; 128 mm rainfall in Batticaloa
Batticaloa recorded the highest rainfall of 128.9 mm yesterday, October 17, according to the Department of Meteorology. Nuwara Eliya reported the lowe...
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Woman killed, child injured in Mahiyanganaya bus accident
A woman lost her life and a child was hurt in a bus accident in Sri Lanka. The crash happened near the 48th milepost on the Mahiyanganaya–Diyatalawa...
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Christians to observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins
Christians around the world are getting ready for Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and helping others, as the 40-day period of reflection begins. This...
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Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is anticipated in several regions of Sri Lanka today. Showers are expected at times in the Northern, North-central, Cen...
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Several Arab, Islamic countries welcome holy month of Ramadan
Several Arab and Islamic nations will begin observing the holy month of Ramadan today, while some will start their fast a day later. Saudi Arabia anno...
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New monthly air passenger record set with over 1 million movements in January
Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has reached a remarkable achievement by recording the highest number of passenger mov...
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Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup following Zimbabwe-Ireland washout in Pallekele
Australia's journey in the T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end when the match between Ireland and Zimbabwe was canceled due to rain on Tuesday in Pallek...
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Another suspect linked to Akuregoda shooting arrested
Police announced that another suspect has been arrested in connection with the Akuregoda shooting. This suspect, a 28-year-old man, was taken into cus...
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Militants kill 11 Pakistani security personnel, one child near Afghan border, army says
In an attack by militants in Pakistan’s Bajaur region, eleven security personnel and one child lost their lives, according to the military's report ...
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Amber weather advisory issued, showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' weather advisory due to expected heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. This advisory covers the Eastern and...
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Police officers accused of failing to prevent Jinthupitiya shooting granted bail
A Police Sergeant and a Constable have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. They faced court after being accused of not stopping a s...
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Traffic congestion reported due to protest stage by Colombo University students
Students from the University of Colombo held a protest march today, on the 17th, which led to significant traffic jams near the university. As a resul...
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Apartment building fire in Spain s Catalonia kills 5 youths
A fire in an apartment building in Catalonia, Spain, has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, with four others sustaining minor injuries, accor...
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Two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder to be produced before court
Two brothers have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting deaths of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. They are set to appear in Kadu...
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Court grants permission to detain and question two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder
The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has allowed the police to hold and question two brothers who were arrested in relation to the double murder in Akure...
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Man attacked to death in Kopay; Two suspects arrested
A 59-year-old man was killed with a mammoty in the Alliyawatta area of Kopay. Police have identified the victim as a resident of Central Kopay. Initia...
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3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at hockey rink in Rhode Island- police
Three individuals, including the shooter, died in a shooting at a youth hockey game in Rhode Island on Monday, according to officials. Pawtucket Polic...
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SC rules no formal determination needed on “Protection of Occupants” and “Rent Repeal” bills
The Supreme Court has ruled that it is not necessary to make a formal decision on the “Protection of Occupants” and “Rent Repeal” bills. This ...
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Harsha urges IMF to support governance alongside financial assistance
MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, who chairs the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), warmly welcomed IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during her recen...
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Night Mail train derails after colliding with elephant
The No. 943 Night Mail train, which was on its way from Colombo to Trincomalee, derailed early this morning (17) close to the 151st milepost in Kitulu...
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Two suspects arrested with Ice and heroin in Wellampitiya and Mattakkuliya
Police have arrested a suspect in the Kotuwila area of Wellampitiya for having 50 grams and 960 milligrams of Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as ...
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2025 O'L examination to commence today
The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination begins today, February 17. The Department of Examinations has announced that 451,463 students will ta...
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