Fisherman missing after boat capsizes in seas off Eravur

2026-01-29   |   General

A fisherman is missing after his boat capsized in the sea near Eravur. The boat left the Kaluwankerny area yesterday, on the 28th. According to police...

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Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board

2026-01-29   |   General

A passenger plane crashed in northern Colombia, resulting in the deaths of all 15 individuals aboard, as confirmed by the state-run airline, Satena. T...

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Gold price jumps above US$ 5,500 for the first time on record

2026-01-29   |   Politics

Gold prices soared to a new all-time high of US$ 5,579 before settling around US$ 5,500 during early trading in Asia on Thursday. This rise in gold pr...

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Sri Lanka considering restricting access to social media for children under 12

2026-01-29   |   Politics

The Sri Lankan government is looking into limiting social media access for kids under 12 years old, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs S...

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Woman hacked to death in Bibile

2026-01-29   |   General

A 40-year-old woman was killed with a sharp object in Radaliyadda, Bibile, on the 28th of yesterday, according to police reports. The suspect in the c...

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Public advised not to panic amid Nipah virus concerns in India

2026-01-29   |   Politics

The public is being urged not to panic over the Nipah virus outbreak that is currently affecting India. Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni re...

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Singapore to conduct temperature screening at airport over Nipah outbreak

2026-01-29   |   General

Singapore is increasing health checks at Changi Airport in response to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India. Authorities announced that temper...

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Former UNP councillor arrested for foreign employment scam using Foreign Minister s letterhead

2026-01-29   |   Politics

A former member of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, who represented the United National Party (UNP), has been arrested by officers from the Special In...

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China, Sri Lanka to set up renminbi clearing arrangements

2026-01-29   |   Business

The People’s Bank of China has recently signed an agreement with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to create renminbi clearing arrangements in Sri Lanka...

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GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to respond

2026-01-29   |   Business

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that if the government does not respond positively to their concerns within the ne...

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SOC reviews NATA and Jaffna Teaching Hospital operations

2026-01-29   |   General

The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Health, Mass Media, and Women’s Empowerment reviewed the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) ...

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Sri Lanka s National Strategic Action Plan to combat human trafficking launched

2026-01-29   |   Politics

Sri Lanka officially launched the National Strategic Action Plan to monitor and fight human trafficking for the years 2026-2030 on January 28 at the C...

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Trump tells Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be far worse

2026-01-29   |   Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Iran on Wednesday to negotiate a nuclear weapons deal, warning that any future U.S. attack would be much more se...

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US, UK, EU drive Sri Lanka apparel exports in December

2026-01-29   |   General

Sri Lanka saw a rise in apparel exports in December 2025, mainly due to higher demand from the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union. Thes...

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Charges will be filed against ex-President Ranil in March; AG informs court

2026-01-28   |   Politics

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court was informed today by the Attorney General that the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe wil...

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Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake remanded

2026-01-28   |   Politics

Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, has been ordered to remain in custody until February 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Cou...

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India contains Nipah virus outbreak, some Asian countries tighten health screenings

2026-01-28   |   General

Indian officials announced that they have managed to control a Nipah virus outbreak after identifying two cases in West Bengal, a state in eastern Ind...

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No major impact on Sri Lanka s economic growth due to Cyclone Ditwah - CBSL Governor

2026-01-28   |   General

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, stated that Cyclone Ditwah, which caused significant damage in various...

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LCC recovered USD 2.1 mln from supplier after substandard coal import – GM

2026-01-28   |   Politics

The General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company (LCC), Namal Hewage, announced that they recovered about USD 2.1 million from a supplier after discoveri...

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Aswesuma January allowance credited to beneficiaries accounts

2026-01-28   |   General

The Ministry of Finance has announced that the January allowance for beneficiaries of the Aswesuma program has been credited to their bank accounts. F...

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Court orders Jaffna MC to submit report on air pollution control measures

2026-01-28   |   Politics

The Court of Appeal has directed the Jaffna Municipal Council to provide a report on the actions taken to control air pollution in the Jaffna region. ...

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South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail term for bribery

2026-01-28   |   Politics

A court in South Korea sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prison on Wednesday. She was found guilty of taking br...

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Dambulla Thunders ex-owner gets suspended sentence for LPL match-fixing, fined Rs. 24M

2026-01-28   |   Politics

Tamim Rahman, the former owner of the Dambulla Thunders, was given a suspended prison sentence and fined Rs. 24 million today (28) after admitting to ...

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Ambalangoda shooting linked to extramarital relationship , police say

2026-01-28   |   General

Police have found that the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda on September 27 was likely linked to an extrama...

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court

2026-01-28   |   Politics

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appeared at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today for a scheduled hearing, according to an Ada Derana ...

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