Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is anticipated in several regions of Sri Lanka today. Showers are expected at times in the Northern, North-central, Cen...
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Several Arab, Islamic countries welcome holy month of Ramadan
Several Arab and Islamic nations will begin observing the holy month of Ramadan today, while some will start their fast a day later. Saudi Arabia anno...
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Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake to be produced in court today
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, is set to appear in court again today, February 18. He was remanded during a hearing at the Co...
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Peru s Congress removes President Jose Jeri after 4 months in office
Peru's Congress made a significant decision on Tuesday by voting to censure interim president Jose Jeri, ending his short time in office after just ov...
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GMOA raises alarm over public and professional safety after lawyer s murder
The recent murder of a lawyer and his wife has sparked serious worries about the safety of people and professionals in Sri Lanka, according to the Gov...
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New monthly air passenger record set with over 1 million movements in January
Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has reached a remarkable achievement by recording the highest number of passenger mov...
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Planned strike by locomotive operators called off
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has decided to cancel the strike that was set to begin at midnight today, the 17th. Dimuthu Edirisinghe, the ...
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Health Minister calls on new Bangladesh PM
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa visited the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, in Dhaka. Dr. Jayatissa m...
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Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths arrested for accepting bribe
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken into custody an Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths from the A...
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President Anura Kumara begins India visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left Sri Lanka to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 after receiving a special invitation from Indian Prime Minister ...
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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84
Jesse Jackson, a prominent U.S. civil rights leader and a significant figure in American politics, has passed away at the age of 84, according to a st...
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IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today, the 17th. In ...
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President Anura Kumara holds talks with visiting UK Deputy PM David Lammy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake described the visit of UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy as timely and important. He stated that this visit boos...
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IMF Chief visits cyclone-affected areas
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, began her official visit to Sri Lanka by touring areas hit by Cy...
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Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup following Zimbabwe-Ireland washout in Pallekele
Australia's journey in the T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end when the match between Ireland and Zimbabwe was canceled due to rain on Tuesday in Pallek...
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Second reading of Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed
The second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has successfully passed in Parliament. This Bill aims to eliminate pensions for Members...
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Another suspect linked to Akuregoda shooting arrested
Police announced that another suspect has been arrested in connection with the Akuregoda shooting. This suspect, a 28-year-old man, was taken into cus...
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Monk arrested for fraudulently collecting money using two Ministers photos
A monk was arrested today, September 17, for allegedly raising money through fake WhatsApp accounts that featured the photos of Minister of Energy Kum...
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Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor mooted during high-profile meeting
A prominent Japanese delegation visited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat. They talked about improving eco...
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Militants kill 11 Pakistani security personnel, one child near Afghan border, army says
In an attack by militants in Pakistan’s Bajaur region, eleven security personnel and one child lost their lives, according to the military's report ...
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Amber weather advisory issued, showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' weather advisory due to expected heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. This advisory covers the Eastern and...
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Police officers accused of failing to prevent Jinthupitiya shooting granted bail
A Police Sergeant and a Constable have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. They faced court after being accused of not stopping a s...
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Traffic congestion reported due to protest stage by Colombo University students
Students from the University of Colombo held a protest march today, on the 17th, which led to significant traffic jams near the university. As a resul...
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