Dy Minister outlines govt measures to rebuild industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah
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
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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Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez revealed an amnesty bill on Friday that could allow for the release of hundreds of political prisoners, ...
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UN risks imminent financial collapse , secretary general warns
The United Nations is in danger of facing “imminent financial collapse” because member countries are not paying their dues, according to the organ...
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Father kills teenage daughter with sharp weapon over mobile phone dispute
A father allegedly killed his 14-year-old daughter with a sharp weapon after a fight about a mobile phone last night (30), according to police reports...
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More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
Over 200 individuals lost their lives this week due to a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Lumu...
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President to meet school development officers on hunger strike
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet with School Development Officers who are currently on a hunger strike outside the Presidential Secretaria...
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Suspect arrested with foreign-made firearm and ammunition
A man was arrested for having a foreign-made gun and two live bullets. He has been ordered to be held until 12 February 2026, as directed by the Watta...
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Magistrate orders CID to record statements from teachers trained on controversial module
Today, on the 30th, Gangodawila Magistrate Ruwanthika Marasinghe directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to collect statements from teach...
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SLBFE warns of overseas-based job scam promising employment in Moldova
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has reported a serious case of human trafficking linked to a Sri Lankan man living abroad, who is f...
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WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India
The World Health Organization reported on Friday that the chance of the Nipah virus spreading from India is low. They stated that there are no recomme...
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Compensation for Cyclone Ditwah victims in final stages – Ministry Secretary
The Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, S. Aloka Bandara, announced today (30) that the dist...
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60% of public transport drivers in Colombo addicted to drugs - Minister
Minister of Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, revealed that nearly 60% of drivers in Colombo’s passenger transport sector are strugg...
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Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January 2026
Inflation in Colombo increased to 2.3% in January 2026, rising from 2.1% in December 2025. This information comes from the Department of Census and St...
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Revision of electoral registers to resume tomorrow
The updating of electoral registers will start again tomorrow, on the 31st. However, Grama Niladhari officers will not be going to every home for this...
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Worried families in India urge return of crew on ship seized by Iran
Families of 16 Indian sailors held in Iran since December are worried about their loved ones as tensions rise in the region. On December 8, Iranian au...
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Two nabbed for selling narcotic pills under the guise of a pharmacy
Polgahawela Police have taken two people into custody for allegedly running a secret network to sell narcotic pills while pretending to operate a phar...
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SOC urges expedited compensation and detailed reports on impact of Cyclone Ditwah
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Environment, Agriculture, and Resource Sustainability discussed the effects of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ on Sri L...
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Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 20,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by about Rs. 20,000 due to a slight drop in global gold prices. This morning, on the 30th, the price of a 22-cara...
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Trump says it would be great if US didn t have to use military force on Iran
Donald Trump stated that he has informed Iran it needs to do “two things” to avoid military action as the US increases its military presence in th...
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US Montana National Guard supports post-cyclone recovery in Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka recently welcomed a group of engineers and health professionals from the Montana National Guard. They met with officials...
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American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela after Trump moves to open airspace
American Airlines announced on Thursday that it plans to restart flights to Venezuela after over six years, pending government approval and security c...
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Sri Lanka s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf from Sri Lanka has achieved the title of Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, bringing honor to her country at this esteemed...
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