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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Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers daily wage
This morning, on the 30th, the Government and the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) signed an agreement at the Ministry of Plantation and Community...
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Court delays decision on petition challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another monk
The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka has decided to delay its decision on a writ petition that seeks to overturn the remand order against Venerable Balang...
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Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning on Thursday about potential new tariffs on nations that provide oil to Cuba, intensifying his efforts aga...
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Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident
A 63-year-old man from Colombo 13 was arrested on January 29 for his involvement in the shooting that took place on the night of January 16 in Jinthup...
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Special traffic plan implemented for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
The Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for Colombo starting today, the 30th, to manage rehearsals and events for the 78th National...
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Agreements to increase estate workers daily wage to be signed tomorrow
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has revealed that agreements to boost the daily wages of estate workers will be signed tomorr...
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China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM s trip to Beijing
China has decided to ease its visa regulations for British citizens during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing on Thursday. This move is pa...
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