Strike launched by Development Officers opposite Presidential Secretariat enters day seven

2026-02-01   |   Politics

A group of Development Officers has been on a hunger strike outside the Presidential Secretariat for seven days, demanding to be included in the teach...

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Man nabbed for stealing mobile phone of Russian woman in Unawatuna

2026-02-01   |   General

A man has been caught for taking a mobile phone valued at almost Rs. 300,000 from a Russian woman in Unawatuna. The Unawatuna Tourist Police made the ...

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Private operators demand bus fare hike amidst rising operational costs

2026-02-01   |   Politics

Bus fares in Sri Lanka are likely to rise in the upcoming months, according to Gemunu Wijeratne, President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Associat...

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Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID on Tuesday; CID summons Namal

2026-02-01   |   Politics

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the spouse of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been ordered to report to the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Divisio...

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India allocates INR 4 billion in grants and loans to Sri Lanka in 2026 Budget

2026-02-01   |   Business

India's government has announced it will provide 4 billion Indian Rupees in grants and loans to Sri Lanka as part of its 2026/27 Budget. In her budget...

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Body of newborn found floating in Nuwara Eliya Gregory Lake

2026-02-01   |   General

The body of a newborn baby was discovered floating in Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya today (01), as reported by the Nuwara Eliya Police. The finding fol...

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India budget tactical , not breakthrough , Moody s Ratings says

2026-02-01   |   Business

Moody’s Ratings described India’s federal budget as “tactical” but not a “breakthrough” in their response to the government’s plan for t...

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Five injured in road accident in Anuradhapura

2026-02-01   |   General

Five people were injured in a road accident at the Galkulama police road barrier in Anuradhapura this morning, according to police reports. The Thirap...

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Duo arrested with over 5kg of heroin in Bentota

2026-02-01   |   General

Two people have been apprehended in Bentota for having more than 5 kilograms of heroin. The arrest took place during a special operation conducted by ...

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India raises infrastructure spending to record 12.2 trillion rupees for 2026-27

2026-02-01   |   Politics

India's central government plans to allocate a historic 12.2 trillion rupees (equivalent to $133.08 billion) for infrastructure in the financial year ...

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Pakistan says 92 militants killed after attacks in Balochistan

2026-02-01   |   Politics

On Saturday, Pakistan's military reported that at least 92 militants were killed during clashes with security forces in several cities in Balochistan,...

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14 arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue in Kahapathwala

2026-02-01   |   General

Mawathagama Police have taken 14 people into custody for their involvement in the theft of a valuable Buddha statue from a temple in Kahapathwala. The...

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Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting Dehiwala and Kohuwala shootings

2026-02-01   |   General

Two individuals have been taken into custody by the Western Province South Crime Division for their involvement in two shootings in Dehiwala and Kohuw...

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PM Modi meets Arab leaders, says India backs Palestinians, Gaza peace plan

2026-02-01   |   Business

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with foreign ministers from Arab countries on Saturday in New Delhi during the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' M...

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Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement

2026-02-01   |   General

Two explosions occurred in Iran, with the government denying that a military leader was attacked, as regional tensions rise. The first explosion took ...

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Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria

2026-01-31   |   General

In northeastern Nigeria, armed extremists killed many people in two separate attacks earlier this week, according to security officials on Saturday. G...

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3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast

2026-01-31   |   General

A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale was detected in the waters near Mullaitivu, according to the Geological Survey and Min...

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Coastal line train delays expected today and tomorrow – Railway Dept

2026-01-31   |   General

Sri Lanka Railways has informed the public that trains on the Coastal Line, running between Colombo Fort and Wellawatte stations, could be delayed by ...

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Opposition Leader Sajith meets school dev. officers on hunger strike

2026-01-31   |   Politics

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visited the location of a hunger strike today (31) held by the School Development Officers’ Association. They are...

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Epstein files records released by US DoJ claims Bill Gates had extramarital affairs

2026-01-31   |   Politics

The U.S. Department of Justice released emails on Friday in which Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, alleged that Bill Gates, the co-founder o...

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Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says

2026-01-31   |   General

The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia's West Java province has increased to 49, according to Basarnas, the main rescue agency, which reported t...

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Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred

2026-01-31   |   General

Eight senior police officers have been reassigned immediately, pending approval from the National Police Commission (NPC). This group includes two Dep...

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Sri Lankans in Israel urged to remain vigilant amid rising tensions – Embassy

2026-01-31   |   General

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has urged citizens living in the country to stay alert due to increasing security concerns in the Middle East. Nimal ...

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Dy Minister outlines govt measures to rebuild industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah

2026-01-31   |   Politics

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has announced that the government is implementing steps to help re...

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US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal

2026-01-31   |   Politics

The federal government of the United States has partially closed down, even after a last-minute funding agreement was passed by the US Senate. This fu...

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