Govt. will not reverse its programs despite any disaster – President

2026-01-13   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that the government will not use the damage from Cyclone Ditwah as an excuse to stop or change its off...

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Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for pre-trial conference

2026-01-13   |   Politics

Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, faces a case for allegedly gaining assets through illegal means. The Colombo High...

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Forest Conservation Dept. Officer arrested for soliciting bribe

2026-01-13   |   General

A Forest Conservation Department officer has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). H...

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Appeals applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today

2026-01-13   |   General

The Ministry of Education has announced that today marks the start of accepting appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions for the year 2026. T...

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Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy

2026-01-13   |   General

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has stressed the need for a wide-ranging discussion with all key stakehol...

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US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka

2026-01-13   |   General

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced today that it will provide an extra $2 million in humanitarian aid to help communities impacted by Cyclone Dit...

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Several education sector trade unions to meet President today

2026-01-13   |   Business

Today, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet with several trade unions from the education sector. This meeting, taking place on the 13th, will ...

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Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana

2026-01-13   |   General

A man has been arrested for causing damage to multiple vehicles with a sharp object while riding his motorcycle in Battaramulla. A video that circulat...

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SLBFE provides benefits exceeding Rs. 1 bln for Sri Lankan migrant workers in 2025

2026-01-13   |   General

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has reported that it provided benefits exceeding Rs. 1 billion in 2025 to support Sri Lankan migran...

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Cabinet approves recruitment of another 23,000 teachers

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a plan to hire more than 23,000 teachers for state services. This hiring will support the new educa...

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Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks

2026-01-13   |   Politics

Recent satellite assessments have detected around 4,800 landslides in Sri Lanka since Cyclone Ditwah, according to Kumari Meegahakotuwa, the Director ...

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Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court

2026-01-13   |   Politics

Myanmar aimed to eliminate the Rohingya people with its “genocidal policies,” according to Dawda Jallow, the foreign minister of The Gambia, speak...

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Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

2026-01-13   |   Business

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries that have business relations with Iran. This de...

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Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets- CBSL Governor

2026-01-13   |   General

Sri Lanka needs to change the goals set with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), according to Dr. Nanda...

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Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach

2026-01-13   |   General

Two Russian citizens were saved after being carried away by strong currents while swimming at Ahungalla Beach. This event took place yesterday, on the...

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Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry

2026-01-13   |   Politics

Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, suggested that the people of Greenland might hold a vote to join Russia if U.S. Pre...

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10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

2026-01-13   |   General

This morning (13), the Sri Lanka Navy detained 10 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. The fishermen were found on a bo...

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Paddy prices to be increased from upcoming season – Dy Agriculture Minister

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The price of paddy will rise starting with the next season, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne. He mentioned that prices fo...

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Oil prices gain on Iran supply disruption concerns

2026-01-13   |   Business

Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday due to worries about supply issues in Iran, which were stronger than hopes for more oil coming from Venezuela. Bre...

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Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today

2026-01-12   |   General

Today, the Department of Meteorology has forecasted that showers and thundershowers will happen in several areas, including the Northern, North-centra...

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Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money

2026-01-12   |   Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Cuba will no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money. He urged the Communist-led island to negotia...

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Postponed 2025 A'L exams to resume today

2026-01-12   |   Sports

The remaining subjects of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) exam, which were delayed due to the country's disaster situation, will start today (12). T...

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Generator at Norochcholai power plant restored

2026-01-12   |   General

A generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant in Sri Lanka, which was offline for maintenance, is now back in operation. However, the electricity from t...

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China s Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on transit visit

2026-01-12   |   Politics

China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, landed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) during a stop on his way b...

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Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say

2026-01-11   |   Politics

Israel is currently on high alert regarding the potential for United States intervention in Iran, as the country experiences its largest anti-governme...

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