Missing yellow anaconda hatchling found at Dehiwala Zoo

2025-12-17   |   General

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

2025-12-17   |   General

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

2025-12-17   |   General

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

2025-12-17   |   General

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

2025-12-17   |   Politics

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

2025-12-17   |   General

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

2025-12-17   |   Politics

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

2025-12-17   |   General

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

2025-12-17   |   Business

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

2025-12-17   |   Business

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

2025-12-17   |   General

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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Turkey bound flight attempts to re-land at BIA due to technical issue

2025-12-17   |   General

A flight from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Istanbul, Turkey, is getting ready for an emergency landing. The plane is facing technical p...

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Turkish Airlines flight safely returns to BIA after technical issue

2025-12-17   |   General

A Turkish Airlines plane that took off from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) heading to Istanbul, Turkey, last night (16) has safely returned ...

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Heavy showers above 100mm likely at some places today

2025-12-17   |   General

The Department of Meteorology has announced that the current rainy weather in the Northern and Eastern regions of Sri Lanka is set to continue over th...

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Donald Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

2025-12-17   |   Politics

The Trump administration revealed on Tuesday that it will broaden its travel restrictions to include 20 more countries and the Palestinian Authority. ...

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Vice Chairman of Standing Committee of National People s Congress of China arrives in Sri Lanka

2025-12-17   |   General

Wang Dongming, the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People’s Congress, has landed in Sri Lanka for an official visit. He ...

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Foreign-made firearm and ammunition recovered based on Kehelbaddara Padme s testimony

2025-12-17   |   General

A firearm made abroad and a stash of ammunition were found thanks to information given by “Kehelbaddara Padme,” a member of an underworld gang who...

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Harsha reiterates Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund should be approved by Parliament as statutory fund

2025-12-17   |   Politics

Dr. Harsha de Silva, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, has emphasized that the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund needs to be recognized b...

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Individual hacked to death in Matugama, area residents set fire to suspect s house

2025-12-17   |   General

A man was killed in Matugama after a personal argument turned violent. The victim, a 41-year-old resident of Upper Matugama, was attacked late at nigh...

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15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha today

2025-12-17   |   General

Residents of Mahara and Gampaha will experience a water cut lasting 15 hours, starting at 4:00 p.m. today, October 17. The National Water Supply and D...

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Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing

2025-12-16   |   Politics

The number of people who have died in Bolivia due to floods caused by an overflowing river in the eastern Santa Cruz region has risen to 20. Deputy Ci...

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Tourist arrivals exceed 2.2 million this year

2025-12-16   |   General

This year, Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 2.2 million tourists. As of yesterday, October 15, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) rep...

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PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys

2025-12-16   |   Politics

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, Sergey Viktorov, visited Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees. They discussed Sri Lanka’...

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Husband axed to death by wife in Valaichchenai

2025-12-16   |   General

A 46-year-old man was killed with an axe in the Valaichchenai–Vahaneri area, according to police reports. The attack happened yesterday morning (15)...

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Individual arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 2.85 mln

2025-12-16   |   Business

A man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to bring in a large amount of foreign cigarettes worth about Rs. 2.85 mill...

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