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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February tourist arrivals surpass 150,000
In the first half of February, Sri Lanka welcomed 159,339 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The data indicat...
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Asgiri Anunayake Thero calls for calm amid criticism of Buddhist clergy
The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, has urged Buddhist clergy to remain calm in response to criticisms from ...
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Advisory for low pressure area in Bay of Bengal issued
The Department of Meteorology has reported a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka. This system is approxim...
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Wild New Zealand storm disrupts transport, leaves thousands without power
Severe rain and strong winds caused major disruptions to flights, trains, and ferries in New Zealand's North Island on Monday, leading to road closure...
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Over 800 prisoners currently on death row in Sri Lanka - Ministry
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has reported that there are 817 people on death row in Sri Lanka's prisons. As of September 30, 2025,...
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Two brothers arrested in Kottawa in relation to Akuregoda murders
Authorities in Kottawa have detained two brothers for their suspected involvement in the murders of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama, la...
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Asgiri Anu Nayake Thero calls for calm amid criticism of Buddhist clergy
The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, urged members of the Buddhist clergy to remain calm in response to certa...
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25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy
The Sri Lankan Navy has detained 25 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters in the Palk Strait early this morning, October 16. The...
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Train services on Colombo–Puttalam line resume following cyclone Ditwah disruptions
Train services on the Colombo–Puttalam railway line have restarted this morning, December 16, after being halted due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah. ...
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T20 World Cup- India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs at RPS
India dominated Pakistan in their much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash held in Colombo, winning by 61 runs and securing their spot in the Super 8s. Af...
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