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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Man dies in road accident in Melsiripura

2026-01-11   |   General

A man has lost his life in a road accident in Nabeta, Melsiripura. According to police, the crash occurred when a motorcycle ran into the back of a lo...

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Restoration work of Northern and Talaimannar railway lines commences

2026-01-11   |   Politics

Restoration efforts for the Northern and Talaimannar railway lines began today, November 11. The official launch occurred at the Maho Junction Railway...

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Australia bushfires to burn out of control for weeks, authorities say

2026-01-11   |   General

Australian officials announced on Sunday, January 11, that it could take weeks for firefighters to control the bushfires raging in the southeastern pa...

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Tamil Nadu CM writes to Indian PM Modi over Sri Lanka s proposed constitutional reforms

2026-01-11   |   Politics

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has reached out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking the central government to take strong diplomatic...

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Train operations between Maho and Anuradhapura suspended from Jan. 19

2026-01-11   |   Politics

Train services between Maho Junction and Anuradhapura railway stations will pause for renovation work, according to Minister of Transport Bimal Rathna...

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Iran vows to strike back if US attacks as regime change protests continue

2026-01-11   |   Politics

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed that the United States and Israel are trying to create chaos in Iran by inciting riots. He urged the Irania...

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China s Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka

2026-01-11   |   Politics

China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is set to land in Sri Lanka tonight, November 11. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that he will make a...

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Postponed 2025 A'L exams to resume tomorrow

2026-01-11   |   Sports

The 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) exams, which were delayed due to the country's emergency situation, will resume tomorrow, January 12. The exams will...

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Ratnapura registers highest temperate while Nuwara Eliya remains below 20 °C

2026-01-11   |   General

Today, Ratnapura saw the highest temperature in Sri Lanka, reaching 33.1 °C, according to the Department of Meteorology. This measurement was taken a...

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Deep depression in Bay of Bengal moves closer to Sri Lanka

2026-01-09   |   General

The Department of Meteorology reports that a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving closer to Sri Lanka. As of 6:00 a.m. on January 9, 2026, i...

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Deep depression changes direction; Rainfall risk in Central Highlands reduced

2026-01-09   |   General

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) reports that recent updates from the Department of Meteorology indicate a change in the path of the...

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Post-disaster housing reconstruction project commences

2026-01-09   |   Politics

The new housing reconstruction project for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah started today (09) in Anuradhapura, with President Anura Kumara Dissana...

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Speaker rejects motion to appoint select committee on Judicial Service Commission

2026-01-09   |   General

The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has ruled that a motion put forth by 31 Members of Parliament on 21 November 2025, which called f...

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Decision taken to remove web links from education modules - PM Harini

2026-01-09   |   Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the Academic Advisory Board of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has decided that future ...

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