Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar
Approximately 40 individuals lost their lives and around 100 were injured, many severely, after an explosion occurred at a busy bar during a New Yearâ...
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President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims
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
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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Sri Lankan man arrested by ICE no longer a professor at US State University, officials say
A Sri Lankan man, S. Gunasekera, who worked as an associate professor at Ferris State University, is no longer with the school, according to a univers...
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Let s step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026- PM Harini
As we look ahead to the New Year of 2026, Prime Minister Harini shares an important message. She reflects on 2025, a year that saw many significant an...
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World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
On New Year’s Eve, people celebrated the end of 2025 on Wednesday, December 31, marking a year filled with Trump tariffs, a truce in Gaza, and unful...
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US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says
U.S. President Donald Trump has offered Ukraine security guarantees lasting 15 years, as stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during discu...
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Strong opposition from Sangha Council to education reforms
Venerable Induragare Dhammaratana Thero voiced strong concerns about the new education reforms, stating they could jeopardize both the future of Sri L...
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Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States might support another major strike against Iran if the country resumes its ballist...
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Bangladesh s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, who was the first female prime minister of Bangladesh, passed away at the age of 80 due to a long illness, according to her political par...
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NDDCB reports uptick in Ice users in Sri Lanka; Over 60,000 addicts arrested in first 10 months of 2025
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has announced a rise in the number of people using crystal methamphetamine, known as ‘Ice,’ in ...
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Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya
The Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters have sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, asking him to officially declare May 30, 2...
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India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure
India is preparing to take over the leadership of BRICS next year, leading an expanded group during a crucial time in global politics. This period is ...
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US and Ukraine a lot closer on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskiy
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are “getting a lot closer, maybe very close†t...
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Election of new chairman for Weligama PS postponed again
The election for a new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha has been delayed again due to ongoing issues. This marks the second postponement of t...
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Let us renew our humanity through compassion and bring joy to every home this Christmas – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all Sri Lankans to unite as a nation to confront current challenges with bravery and togetherness. In...
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PM Harini calls for unity and compassion while working towards a better tomorrow
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has urged everyone in Sri Lanka to come together with love and compassion to create a better future. In her Chri...
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PM Harini and Jaishankar discuss Sri Lanka s post-disaster reconstruction efforts
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, at Temple Trees. Dr. Jaishankar is ...
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Trump says US has to have Greenland after naming special envoy
Donald Trump has ignited a new controversy with Denmark by naming a special envoy for Greenland, the large Arctic island he has expressed interest in ...
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Over 2,000 CEB employees affected by delays in voluntary retirement scheme
More than 2,000 employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) are facing delays in their voluntary retirement scheme. These workers, who did not joi...
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Indian foreign minister Jaishankar meets President Anura Kumara
Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Indian Minister of External Affairs, is visiting Sri Lanka and has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Presidentia...
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India to provide USD 450M for reconstruction in Sri Lanka – Jaishankar
India will offer a financial aid package of USD 450 million to help rebuild areas in Sri Lanka that were impacted by Cyclone Ditvah, as announced by I...
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Free sanitary napkin programme for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the program offering free sanitary napkins to schoolgirls will continue into 2026. This initiativ...
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