Thailand s Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
Anutin Charnvirakul, the caretaker prime minister of Thailand, is getting ready for coalition discussions following a surprising win in the recent ele...
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Sri Lanka Police to set up dedicated Cybercrime Division - Minister
The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, announced that Sri Lanka will create a new police division focused on figh...
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Youth beaten to death with cricket bat in Ratmalana
A 21-year-old man was killed in Ratmalana after a fight between two families near the railway line on Dharmarama Road turned violent. He was reportedl...
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US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says
The United States aims for Russia and Ukraine to resolve their conflict, the largest since World War II, before the summer, according to President Vol...
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Steps have been taken to modernize Technical Colleges in all 25 Districts - PM
A special meeting focused on improving and updating vocational education in Sri Lanka took place recently at the Parliamentary Complex. Prime Minister...
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Prevailing showery condition expected to reduce temporarily from today
The Department of Meteorology announced that the ongoing rainy weather in Sri Lanka is likely to ease temporarily starting today, February 8, 2026, an...
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22-hour water cut in several areas in Kandy District today
Today, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 22-hour water cut affecting several areas in the Kandy District. According...
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India s Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday. The two leaders aim to strengthen trade rel...
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Consumers spending over Rs. 10,000 at Co-operatives to receive free life insurance
Consumers in Sri Lanka who spend more than Rs. 10,000 at cooperative sales outlets within a month will soon receive free life insurance coverage, as a...
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Failed shooting attempt targeting SJB candidate in Kalutara
A shooting attempt that did not succeed was reported against a candidate from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) during the Kalutara Municipal Council e...
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Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fourth day
The display of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, brought from India, is ongoing for the fourth day at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, ...
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Deputy Minister announces plans for new Mental Health Act
Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni announced plans to introduce a new Mental Health Act for Sri Lanka soon. He shared this news during a c...
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9 workers killed after truck falls into ravine in central Philippines
A truck lost control on a downhill mountain road and fell into a ravine in the central Philippines, resulting in the deaths of nine workers inside, ac...
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Minister Anil Jayantha joins Independence Day celebrations in Dubai
Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, participated in the 78th National Independence Day cel...
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Showers above 75mm expected in parts of the island
Today, the Department of Meteorology has announced that parts of Sri Lanka will experience showers, particularly in the Northern, North-central, Easte...
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Man arrested at BIA with over 1kg of Kush cannabis
A man was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to bring in over 1 kilogram of 'Kush cannabis' into Sri Lanka....
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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump s life
Ryan Routh has received a life sentence for trying to kill President Donald Trump on a golf course in Florida in September 2024. The 59-year-old was c...
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Pistol and cartridges seized in Dehiwala
Police have found a pistol and three cartridges on Waidya Road in Dehiwala. This discovery was made during an operation on October 5, following a tip-...
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Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project will be allowed to resume if there is no environmental damage- Minister
The Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project can restart if it is verified that it won't harm the environment, according to Dr. Dammika Patabendi, the Minister of...
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Cyclone Ditwah- Effective use of foreign relief assistance deliberated by high-level committee
A meeting of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid Coordination (HL-FRAC) took place at the Parliament Complex. This gathering was led by Ma...
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Jeff Bezos s Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage
The Washington Post, which is owned by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, started significant layoffs on Wednesday that will greatly reduce the si...
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Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
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Minister inspects Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit, orders measures to prevent illegal mining
Sunil Handunnetti, the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, visited the Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit in the Monaragala District ...
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