Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines

2025-12-16   |   General

Australian police reported on Tuesday that the two suspects linked to the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney traveled to the Philippines last mont...

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15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha areas on Wednesday

2025-12-15   |   General

Residents of Mahara and Gampaha will experience a 15-hour water supply interruption on Wednesday, as announced by the National Water Supply and Draina...

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Technical Committee on Rules of Origin appointed to strengthen trade facilitation framework

2025-12-15   |   Business

Sri Lanka Customs has launched a new Technical Committee on Rules of Origin (TCRO) to update the country's trade rules and boost transparency in how R...

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World Bank announces US$ 120 million in emergency support for Sri Lanka

2025-12-15   |   Politics

The World Bank Group has announced an emergency support package of up to US$ 120 million for Sri Lanka to aid in recovery and restoration efforts. In ...

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No Sri Lankans injured in shooting at Sydney s Bondi Beach – Dy Foreign Minister

2025-12-15   |   Politics

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has stated that no Sri Lankans were hurt in the shooting that took pl...

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Suspect arrested with T-56 firearm and ammunition in Batapola

2025-12-15   |   General

A suspect has been detained for having a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of ammunition. This arrest was carried out by officers from ...

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Annual budget of Galle MC presented by NPP defeated

2025-12-15   |   General

The annual budget for the Galle Municipal Council, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), was rejected today (15) by a majority vote. The council...

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Brake defect in ex-Speaker Asoka Ranwala s vehicle detected during inspection – Police

2025-12-15   |   General

A problem with the braking system has been found in the vehicle of former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) MP Asoka Ranwala, which was invo...

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Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, suspect arrested

2025-12-15   |   General

On Monday, December 15, Japanese police announced the arrest of a man linked to the stabbing of two individuals at an entertainment venue in Fukuoka, ...

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Special security arrangement in urban areas and places of worship, 2,500 police personnel deployed in Western Province

2025-12-15   |   General

Special police measures are in place in urban areas and places of worship ahead of the festive season, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assista...

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Lionel Messi India Tour: Chaos at Kolkata Leg of GOAT Tour

2025-12-15   |   Sports

Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated Kolkata appearance during the GOAT Tour on Saturday descended into chaos, leaving thousands of fans disappoint...

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6 including 2 women arrested for illegal excavations in Puthukudiyiruppu

2025-12-15   |   General

Six people, including two women, were arrested for allegedly digging in a land area in Devi Puram, located in Puthukudiyiruppu, looking for artifacts....

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School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20

2025-12-15   |   General

A tragic bus accident in northern Colombia resulted in the deaths of 17 individuals and injuries to 20 others. This incident occurred when a bus, whic...

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Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road reopens after 18-day closure

2025-12-15   |   General

The main road from Nawalapitiya to Kandy has reopened to vehicles today, the 15th, after being closed for 18 days due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah. W...

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Bystander who tackled armed man at Sydney s Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero

2025-12-15   |   General

A bystander has been called a hero after he was filmed tackling and disarming an armed man during a shooting that left 12 people dead at a Jewish holi...

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Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control

2025-12-15   |   General

A leak occurred early today (14) at a crude oil unloading buoy in Colombo Port due to an explosion, but it has since been controlled. The leak lasted ...

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Another group linked to murder of Modara Devalaya Committee Chairman arrested

2025-12-15   |   General

Police have arrested the wife of Anura Pushpakumara, known as “Batu Meeya,” in connection with the murder of Warusavithana Mirantha, who was the C...

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Showery conditions expected to enhance to some extent from tomorrow

2025-12-15   |   General

The Department of Meteorology has announced that an Easterly wave will lead to increased rain across Sri Lanka starting tomorrow, the 16th. Areas such...

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Father and son behind Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting that killed 15, Australian police say

2025-12-15   |   General

Australian police announced on Monday that a father and son were the alleged shooters responsible for the deaths of 15 people during a Jewish festival...

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Large-scale drug trafficker arrested in Wattala with over 21kg of Kush

2025-12-15   |   General

A 34-year-old man, known for large-scale drug trafficking, was arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), according to police reports. ...

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Schools to reopen tomorrow, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry

2025-12-15   |   General

Schools across Sri Lanka that were closed due to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah are set to reopen tomorrow, on the 16th. The Ministry of Education will...

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School students permitted to use November SLTB season tickets during December

2025-12-15   |   Politics

Schoolchildren in Sri Lanka can use their November SLTB season tickets to ride buses this month. Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gu...

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Over 20,000 families still sheltered in relief centres following Cyclone Ditwah – DMC

2025-12-15   |   Politics

The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced that more than 20,000 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah are still living in relief centres. Curre...

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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces

2025-12-15   |   General

On Monday, Hong Kong’s High Court declared that Jimmy Lai, a tycoon and pro-democracy advocate, is guilty of collusion with foreign forces, accordin...

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36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept

2025-12-13   |   General

According to the Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka, 36 major reservoirs and over 46 medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently spilling...

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