Dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport; 128 flights cancelled and 8 diverted

2025-12-29   |   General

Dense fog impacted flight activities at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Monday morning, resulting in the cancellation of 128 flig...

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Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents

2025-12-29   |   General

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera, announced that drivers caught under the influen...

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Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of Kush at BIA

2025-12-29   |   General

This morning, four Sri Lankans, including two women, were taken into custody by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airpor...

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Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola

2025-12-29   |   General

The body of the famous Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola is being displayed at a private funeral home in Borella today, December 29, for the public to s...

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Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya

2025-12-29   |   Politics

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

2025-12-29   |   Politics

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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Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow

2025-12-29   |   General

Tomorrow, areas in the Northern, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, and Polonnaruwa districts in Sri Lanka, are expected...

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Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million

2025-12-29   |   Business

Two men were caught trying to smuggle foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 11.3 million into Sri Lanka at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). A...

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Software Engineer among eight arrested for smuggling cannabis from Odisha to Sri Lanka

2025-12-29   |   General

A software engineer is one of eight individuals arrested in Andhra Pradesh, India, for allegedly trafficking cannabis from Narsipatnam to Tamil Nadu a...

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Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes

2025-12-29   |   Business

Airport Customs officers have arrested two Indian nationals who tried to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes into Sri Lanka. The men, aged 22 and 23, a...

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Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas

2025-12-29   |   General

Italian authorities have taken into custody nine individuals suspected of raising approximately €7 million (£6 million) for Hamas over a period exc...

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Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today

2025-12-29   |   General

Showers are expected in various parts of Sri Lanka today, October 29, according to the Department of Meteorology. The Uva province and the districts o...

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At least 13 killed, nearly 100 injured in train derailment in southern Mexico

2025-12-29   |   General

At least 13 individuals lost their lives and almost 100 were injured when a passenger train derailed in southern Mexico, as reported by local official...

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US and Ukraine a lot closer on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskiy

2025-12-29   |   Politics

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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Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year

2025-12-29   |   General

Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a record revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion so far in 2025, surpassing its updated annual goal, according to Chandana Punchih...

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Agriculture Dept. reports on progress of compensation for disaster-affected crops

2025-12-29   |   General

The Department of Agriculture in Sri Lanka has released a report detailing the subsidies and compensation for crops affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The re...

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Sri Lanka among top five best places to visit in Asia for 2026

2025-12-29   |   General

Sri Lanka has been ranked fifth among the best places to visit in Asia for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This places the island nation alongside f...

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Fire breaks out at rubber factory in Horana

2025-12-29   |   General

A fire started this morning (29) at a rubber product factory located in the Vavulagala area of Horana, Sri Lanka. The reason for the fire has not been...

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Three-year-old killed in road accident involving cab in Welipenna

2025-12-26   |   General

A tragic road accident in Welipenna claimed the life of a three-year-old girl. The incident occurred near the 5th mile post on the Aluthgama–Matugam...

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49-year-old doctor drowns at Mirissa Beach

2025-12-26   |   General

A doctor tragically drowned at Mirissa Beach on September 25. The victim was the Chief Doctor at Walana District Hospital in Weligama. Local residents...

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Original locomotive absent from Tsunami Train commemorative run

2025-12-26   |   General

The original train engine that was involved in the Peraliya disaster during the 2004 tsunami did not take part in this year's memorial run. Instead, t...

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North Korea s Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years

2025-12-26   |   General

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has indicated that the country will persist in its missile development for the next five years. This announcement came...

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NPP PS member arrested for threatening female Grama Niladhari officer

2025-12-26   |   General

A member of the Puttalam Pradeshiya Sabha from the National People’s Power (NPP) was arrested by Mundalama Police early this morning (26) for allege...

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Seven youths arrested for illegal motorcycle racing in Panadura

2025-12-26   |   General

The Panadura North Police have taken seven young men into custody for participating in illegal motorcycle races that involved betting. The suspects, a...

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Election of new chairman for Weligama PS postponed again

2025-12-26   |   Politics

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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