Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader
Violence has erupted in Bangladesh following the death of a prominent leader of the youth movement that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sh...
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Suspect in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder released on bail
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama has granted bail to a suspect involved in the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, k...
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IOM appeals for $7.3 million to support cyclone-affected communities in Sri Lanka
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has requested USD 7.3 million to help over 100,000 individuals affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri La...
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Delhi restricts vehicles, office attendance in bid to curb pollution
Delhi's authorities announced strict new rules on Wednesday to fight pollution. These rules include banning vehicles that do not meet the latest emiss...
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Fairly heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Today, Sri Lanka will experience fairly heavy rainfall, with some areas expecting over 75 mm of rain. The Department of Meteorology reports that the o...
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Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns
Heavy rainfall over the last week has made life even harder for the many displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to UN agencies. Jonathan ...
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Level 3 landslide warnings issued to residents of seven DS areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
Level 3 'Red' landslide warnings have been issued for people living in seven Divisional Secretariat areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts of S...
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PM Harini appreciates timely assistance by China for disaster response efforts
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya thanked the Government of China for its quick help during Sri Lanka’s recent disaster response efforts. She sh...
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Supplementary sum of Rs. 500B to be presented to Parliament today
A supplementary budget of Rs. 500 billion will be introduced in Parliament today, December 18, 2025, to help those whose lives have been disrupted by ...
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Julie Chung praises Starlink, Microsoft, and MIT for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka
Julie Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, praised American companies and institutions for their help in Sri Lanka's recovery after Cyclone Ditwah. ...
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Disciplinary inquiry on several police officers over negligence in probing MP Asoka Ranwala s accident
Sri Lanka Police have announced that multiple officers showed negligence in their duties related to the road accident involving Asoka Ranwala, a forme...
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Two including 2-yr-old killed in fatal accident at Dehiattakandiya
A tragic accident in Dehiattakandiya has resulted in the deaths of a 33-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son. The collision occurred today (17) betwe...
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Missing yellow anaconda hatchling found at Dehiwala Zoo
The Yellow Anaconda hatchling that was recently reported missing from the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens in Sri Lanka has been found. Less than ...
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Doctors at Anuradhapura Hospital launch strike citing lack of adequate security
Doctors at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka have gone on strike due to concerns over inadequate security. The strike began this morning...
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Probe launched to arrest person responsible for torturing and setting fire to wild elephant in Mihintale
Authorities in Sri Lanka have started an investigation into a disturbing video that appears to show a man torturing and setting fire to a wild elephan...
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Prison officers fire warning shots to prevent inmates from escaping Galle Prison
Prison officers shot warning shots into the air to stop two inmates from trying to escape Galle Prison. The Department of Prisons reported that the in...
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FM accepts US$ 2.5 million grant assistance from Japan
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath officially accepted a grant of US$ 2.5 million from Japan today. The grant was presented by Akio Isomata, J...
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Strike launched after doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital was assaulted by three-wheeler driver
A doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital was attacked by a three-wheeler driver. The doctor is now receiving treatment at the hospital. In response, doct...
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China reaffirms full support for Sri Lanka s economic and social development
The Vice Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress, Wang Dongming, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretaria...
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Turkey-bound aircraft forced to make emergency landing at BIA undergoing maintenance work – official
A Turkish Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) because of a technical issue. The flight is exp...
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Govt to present Rs. 500B supplementary sum to Parliament tomorrow
A supplementary budget of Rs. 500 billion will be presented to the Parliament of Sri Lanka tomorrow, December 18. This funding is intended to help res...
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Sri Lanka forecasts 5% growth in 2026, aided by post-cyclone reconstruction
Sri Lanka anticipates its economy will grow by over 5% in 2026, keeping pace with this year’s growth and surpassing IMF predictions. This growth is ...
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Police officer arrested for soliciting bribe of Rs. 10,000
A police officer from the Nilaveli Police Station was taken into custody for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000. The arrest was made by the Com...
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