SOC reviews NATA and Jaffna Teaching Hospital operations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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President, IMF team agree to continue EFF programme without any changes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, which arrived last week for a fact-finding mission, has confirmed that there will be no changes to the Ext...
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Namal, Karnataka CM hold talks to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lanka collaboration
Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), had a meeting today (28) with Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of K...
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Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrives at Fort Magistrate s Court
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, was seen at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, according to a report from Ada Derana. He a...
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Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high
Gold prices climbed over $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday, reaching a new all-time high. This increase is part of a significant rise in prices as more peo...
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Pune
Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and leader of the NCP, tragically lost his life in a plane crash this morning. He was traveling f...
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Trinco Buddha statue incident- Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others brought to court
Ten individuals, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and several other monks, have appeared in court related to the incident involving a Buddh...
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Price of 24-carat gold sovereign crosses Rs. 400,000 in Sri Lanka
The cost of gold in Sri Lanka has surged due to a steady rise in global prices. On Monday, gold prices hit a record high of over US$ 5,100 as investor...
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Case against ex-President Ranil to be reconsidered today
Today, on the 28th, the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court will reevaluate the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. This case, filed und...
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