Over 20,000 new houses to be built under post-disaster reconstruction efforts – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to build between 20,000 and 25,000 new houses as part of the rebuilding efforts after Cyclone Ditwa...
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Landfill collapse kills 1 and leaves at least 38 missing in Philippine
A landslide of garbage and debris at a landfill in the Philippines resulted in one death, a dozen injuries, and left at least 38 individuals missing, ...
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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, another tied to Venezuela as Trump widens oil push
The United States took control of two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday. One of these tankers was flying the flag of ...
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Circular issued on providing Rs. 5 million for homes destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah
The Defence Ministry has released a circular regarding financial support of Rs. 5 million for families in Sri Lanka whose homes were completely destro...
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Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake appointed Presidential Advisor on Maritime, Ports and Logistics
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has named Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake as his advisor on Maritime, Ports, and Logistics, effective immediately...
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US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela, Trump says oversight could last years
The U.S. Senate took a step on Thursday to limit President Donald Trump's ability to launch military actions in Venezuela without approval from Congre...
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Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The Venezuelan government has started to free people classified as political prisoners by human rights organizations, which officials have called a ge...
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Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met. DG
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to Athula Karunana...
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Sri Lanka seeking to deploy additional personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions
Sri Lanka is planning to send more personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. This topic was discussed during a meeting of the Ministerial Con...
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500 tabs issued to police officers in line with introduction of new digital insurance card
Five hundred tablet devices have been given to traffic police officers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. These tablets will help them access the i...
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Strict action against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotics – Minister
The Minister of Transport, Bimal Rathnayake, announced that strict legal actions will be taken against drivers who operate vehicles while under the in...
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Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats
On Wednesday, January 7, United States President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House. Th...
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Ex- Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa s case fixed for trial on Jan. 27
The Colombo High Court has set January 27 as the date for the trial of former Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and seven others, according to a repo...
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Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow afternoon – Met. DG
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to the Director Ge...
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Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka today
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff of India, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today for a two-day visit, as confirmed by the Indian Def...
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US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
US President Donald Trump is exploring various options to acquire Greenland, which may include military action, according to the White House. The Whit...
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Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, January 6, that Venezuela's interim government plans to send between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil ...
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Electricity consumers to foot the bill for street lights?
A new electricity policy in Sri Lanka may require residents to pay for street lighting through their electricity bills, according to the Electricity C...
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Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe
Severe snowfall and icy conditions have led to major travel disruptions across Europe, resulting in six fatalities related to the weather. In France, ...
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Switzerland freezes assets linked to Venezuela s Maduro after US arrest
Switzerland has taken steps to freeze assets owned by Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and his associates, as announced by the Federal Council on Monday. T...
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US attacks Venezuela- Handcuffed Maduro arrives at New York court on drug trafficking charges
Nicolas Maduro, the ousted leader of Venezuela, arrived at a court in New York on Monday to face charges related to drug trafficking. Meanwhile, the U...
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Former Minister Navin Dissanayake appointed Vice Chairman of UNP
Navin Dissanayake, a former minister, has been named the Vice Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment letter was issued by UNP Le...
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Sri Lankan family at Tamil Nadu refugee camp seeking to return home citing lack of amenities
A family that escaped to Tamil Nadu as refugees because of the economic crisis in Sri Lanka has filed a request at the Ramanathapuram Collector’s pu...
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