Let s strive to find just and lasting solutions to problems of all citizens - Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa shared a New Year message urging efforts to find fair and lasting solutions for all citizens. He stated, “The yea...
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Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces today
Today, the Department of Meteorology announced that Eastern, Central, North-central, and Uva provinces in Sri Lanka will experience showers or thunder...
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World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
On New Year’s Eve, people celebrated the end of 2025 on Wednesday, December 31, marking a year filled with Trump tariffs, a truce in Gaza, and unful...
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Colombo inflation remains unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025
Inflation in Colombo stayed steady at 2.1% in December 2025, the same as in November. This information comes from the latest report by the Department ...
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Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates by 5.6% against US dollar in 2025
The Sri Lankan rupee fell by 5.6% against the US dollar in 2025, as reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The CBSL stated that the US doll...
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Police Sub-Inspector arrested on bribery charges
A Sub-Inspector from the Kinniya Police Station has been taken into custody on charges of bribery. The arrest happened after a Kinniya resident filed ...
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Close associate of organized criminal arrested with narcotics in Dondra
A man was arrested in Gandara, Dondra, for having 115 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin, 23 grams and 700 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine, know...
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US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says
U.S. President Donald Trump has offered Ukraine security guarantees lasting 15 years, as stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during discu...
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NBRO issues advisory on weather forecast for next few days
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has urged the public to stay alert for early warnings about landslides. According to the NBRO, the ...
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Strong opposition from Sangha Council to education reforms
Venerable Induragare Dhammaratana Thero voiced strong concerns about the new education reforms, stating they could jeopardize both the future of Sri L...
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Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States might support another major strike against Iran if the country resumes its ballist...
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Bangladesh s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, who was the first female prime minister of Bangladesh, passed away at the age of 80 due to a long illness, according to her political par...
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Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year 2026 celebrations
Sri Lanka Police predict that many people and vehicles will come to Colombo for the New Year 2026 celebrations on December 31. This is especially true...
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Two generators at Norochcholai power plant under repair
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced that two generators at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai are undergoing repairs. A spokesper...
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Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday. This action was taken in response to what the kingdom claimed was a ...
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NDDCB reports uptick in Ice users in Sri Lanka; Over 60,000 addicts arrested in first 10 months of 2025
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has announced a rise in the number of people using crystal methamphetamine, known as ‘Ice,’ in ...
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At least 16 killed after fire rages through Indonesia retirement home
A fire at a retirement home in Manado, located on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, has claimed the lives of 16 individuals, according to a local police of...
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Sri Lanka records highest-ever annual tourist arrivals in 2025
Sri Lanka has achieved a new record for tourist arrivals in a calendar year, reaching 2,333,797 visitors in 2025 as of December 29. The milestone was ...
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Dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport; 128 flights cancelled and 8 diverted
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
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
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
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
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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