Hospital in Badulla temporarily closed due to risk of landslides
The Badulla Spring Valley Regional Hospital is temporarily closed because of the risk of landslides, according to the Uva Province Ministry of Health....
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Several areas in Kandy remain under red landslide warning
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued red landslide warnings for residents in several Divisional Secretariat divisions in Kand...
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Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines
Australian police reported on Tuesday that the two suspects linked to the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney traveled to the Philippines last mont...
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15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha areas on Wednesday
Residents of Mahara and Gampaha will experience a 15-hour water supply interruption on Wednesday, as announced by the National Water Supply and Draina...
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Suspect arrested with T-56 firearm and ammunition in Batapola
A suspect has been detained for having a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of ammunition. This arrest was carried out by officers from ...
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Annual budget of Galle MC presented by NPP defeated
The annual budget for the Galle Municipal Council, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), was rejected today (15) by a majority vote. The council...
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Brake defect in ex-Speaker Asoka Ranwala s vehicle detected during inspection – Police
A problem with the braking system has been found in the vehicle of former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) MP Asoka Ranwala, which was invo...
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Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, suspect arrested
On Monday, December 15, Japanese police announced the arrest of a man linked to the stabbing of two individuals at an entertainment venue in Fukuoka, ...
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Special security arrangement in urban areas and places of worship, 2,500 police personnel deployed in Western Province
Special police measures are in place in urban areas and places of worship ahead of the festive season, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assista...
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6 including 2 women arrested for illegal excavations in Puthukudiyiruppu
Six people, including two women, were arrested for allegedly digging in a land area in Devi Puram, located in Puthukudiyiruppu, looking for artifacts....
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School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20
A tragic bus accident in northern Colombia resulted in the deaths of 17 individuals and injuries to 20 others. This incident occurred when a bus, whic...
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Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road reopens after 18-day closure
The main road from Nawalapitiya to Kandy has reopened to vehicles today, the 15th, after being closed for 18 days due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah. W...
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Bystander who tackled armed man at Sydney s Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
A bystander has been called a hero after he was filmed tackling and disarming an armed man during a shooting that left 12 people dead at a Jewish holi...
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Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control
A leak occurred early today (14) at a crude oil unloading buoy in Colombo Port due to an explosion, but it has since been controlled. The leak lasted ...
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Another group linked to murder of Modara Devalaya Committee Chairman arrested
Police have arrested the wife of Anura Pushpakumara, known as “Batu Meeya,” in connection with the murder of Warusavithana Mirantha, who was the C...
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Showery conditions expected to enhance to some extent from tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology has announced that an Easterly wave will lead to increased rain across Sri Lanka starting tomorrow, the 16th. Areas such...
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Father and son behind Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting that killed 15, Australian police say
Australian police announced on Monday that a father and son were the alleged shooters responsible for the deaths of 15 people during a Jewish festival...
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Large-scale drug trafficker arrested in Wattala with over 21kg of Kush
A 34-year-old man, known for large-scale drug trafficking, was arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), according to police reports. ...
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Schools to reopen tomorrow, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry
Schools across Sri Lanka that were closed due to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah are set to reopen tomorrow, on the 16th. The Ministry of Education will...
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces
On Monday, Hong Kong’s High Court declared that Jimmy Lai, a tycoon and pro-democracy advocate, is guilty of collusion with foreign forces, accordin...
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36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept
According to the Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka, 36 major reservoirs and over 46 medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently spilling...
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Ministry urges public to avoid sharing details of disaster-affected children
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Sri Lanka has called on everyone to stop sharing any information about children affected by the recent disa...
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Iran seizes oil tanker carrying illegal fuel, Sri Lankans among 18 crew members – report
Iran has captured an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian media reports from late Friday into Saturday. The tanker had 18 crew members...
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