Circular issued on providing Rs. 5 million for homes destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah

2026-01-09   |   Politics

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

2026-01-09   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has named Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake as his advisor on Maritime, Ports, and Logistics, effective immediately...

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Mahaweli Authority issues update on water levels of major reservoirs

2026-01-09   |   General

The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has released an update about the water levels in the Victoria, Randenigala, and Rantambe reservoirs in the Mahawel...

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Deep depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify further

2026-01-09   |   General

A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthen and shift northwest toward the Sri Lankan coast betw...

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US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela, Trump says oversight could last years

2026-01-09   |   Politics

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

2026-01-09   |   Politics

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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Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident detained

2026-01-09   |   General

The primary suspect in the case of six deaths from illicit liquor poisoning in Waikkala has been taken into custody under a two-day detention order. T...

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Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince s call for mass demonstration

2026-01-09   |   Business

Iran's government disconnected the country from the internet and international phone calls on Thursday night. This action came as many people took to ...

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Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – 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 Athula Karunana...

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Sri Lanka seeking to deploy additional personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions

2026-01-08   |   Politics

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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