Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow afternoon – Met. DG

2026-01-08   |   Politics

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

2026-01-07   |   Politics

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

2026-01-07   |   Politics

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

2026-01-07   |   Politics

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?

2026-01-07   |   Politics

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

2026-01-07   |   Politics

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

2026-01-06   |   Politics

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

2026-01-06   |   Politics

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

2026-01-06   |   Politics

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

2026-01-06   |   Politics

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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Sri Lanka deeply concerned about developments in Venezuela- MFA

2026-01-06   |   Politics

Sri Lanka has expressed serious concern over the recent events in Venezuela and is actively watching the situation, according to a statement from the ...

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Ousted Maduro pleads not guilty to US drug charges

2026-01-06   |   Politics

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro entered a not guilty plea on Monday regarding drug charges. This came after President Donald Trump’s surp...

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Interim Venezuelan leader invites Trump to collaborate, seeks respectful relations

2026-01-05   |   Politics

Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez extended an invitation to U.S. President Donald Trump “to collaborate” and expressed her desire for “...

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Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen appears before Bribery Commission

2026-01-05   |   Politics

Former Minister and current Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen visited the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)...

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Venezuela s interim president offers US cooperation after Trump says further strike possible

2026-01-05   |   Politics

Venezuela’s acting president made an offer on Sunday to work with the United States on goals related to “shared development.” This marks a more ...

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Deeply shocked - World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela

2026-01-05   |   Politics

World leaders are expressing a mix of support and disapproval regarding the US's capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. On Saturday, US for...

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Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka

2026-01-05   |   Politics

General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff of India, is set to visit Sri Lanka on January 7, as announced by the Indian Defence Ministry. Hi...

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China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once

2026-01-05   |   Politics

China urged the United States on Sunday to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, according to a spokesperson from the...

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Venezuela s interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his U.S. capture

2026-01-05   |   Politics

A senior official from Venezuela announced on Sunday that the government will remain united in support of President Nicolas Maduro. His capture by the...

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Dy Foreign Minister says actions underway on Sri Lankan fishing vessel destroyed in Seychelles Waters

2026-01-05   |   Politics

Arun Hemachandra, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, announced that actions are being taken in collaboration with official...

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Nicolás Maduro will appear in U.S. federal court today

2026-01-05   |   Politics

Nicolás Maduro will make his first court appearance in the U.S. today. The president of Venezuela was captured by U.S. forces early Saturday during a...

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Sri Lanka received humanitarian aid from 22 countries for victims of Cyclone Ditwah

2026-01-02   |   Politics

Sri Lanka has received humanitarian aid from 22 countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, as reported by ...

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Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar

2026-01-02   |   Politics

Approximately 40 individuals lost their lives and around 100 were injured, many severely, after an explosion occurred at a busy bar during a New Year...

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President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims

2026-01-02   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter at Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple in Welgala, Poojapitiya, Kandy, this afternoon (01) to...

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Ranil greets Sajith for New Year and discusses future plans

2026-01-01   |   Politics

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe called Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to wish him a Happy New Year. On January 1, 2026, Premadasa also sent ...

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