Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender – Dy Minister Watagala

2026-01-28   |   Politics

Some people connected to drug trafficking networks are ready to turn themselves in, according to Sunil Watagala, the Deputy Minister of Public Securit...

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28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting

2026-01-28   |   General

A 28-year-old man has lost his life after being shot at a private party in Tsunamiwatta, Ambalangoda, according to police reports. The man was injured...

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Probe on release of 323 containers from Colombo Port without inspection to conclude within three months

2026-01-27   |   Politics

The Select Committee of Parliament, tasked with investigating the release of 323 containers from Colombo Port without required inspections, will meet ...

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China cancels flights on 49 routes to Japan amid renewed travel warnings

2026-01-27   |   Politics

China has stopped all flights on 49 routes to Japan as it renewed travel warnings. The Chinese foreign ministry advised its citizens to stay away from...

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SLBFE aims to send 310,000 workers for foreign employment in 2026

2026-01-27   |   Business

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), which is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, has set a goal ...

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Court informed Keselwatte Dinusha is being held under detention orders

2026-01-27   |   General

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed today that Keselwatte Dinusha, an organized criminal, is being held under detention orders for questioni...

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FCID records statement from ex-Minister P Harrison

2026-01-27   |   Politics

Former Minister P. Harrison gave a statement to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today. He arrived at the FCID around 8:45 AM on the...

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Individual staging hunger strike opposite Presidential Secretariat hospitalized

2026-01-27   |   Politics

An individual participating in a hunger strike organized by a group of Development Officers in front of the Presidential Secretariat has been hospital...

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Cabinet Spokesman explains reason behind Parliament Deputy Secretary General s suspension

2026-01-27   |   Politics

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa explained today (27) why Chaminda Kularatne, the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of ...

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Netherlands, Sri Lanka hold discussions to strengthening bilateral ties

2026-01-27   |   Politics

A high-level meeting took place to discuss how to strengthen the long-standing relationship between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. The discussion occu...

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India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says

2026-01-27   |   Business

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that India and the European Union have completed a significant trade deal. This agreement com...

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Denmark and Greenland prime ministers to visit Berlin and Paris

2026-01-27   |   Politics

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland announced on Tuesday that they will travel to Berlin and Paris to seek support following recent threats f...

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Police highlight growing drug abuse among schoolchildren

2026-01-27   |   General

Police are closely monitoring the rise of drug abuse among schoolchildren, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler, the Police M...

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Police inspect 65 vehicles in Ginigathhena, 12 suspended for safety violations

2026-01-27   |   General

Last evening (26), a vehicle inspection was held in Ginigathhena town, led by the Nuwara Eliya District Chief Motor Traffic Inspector and local police...

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Australian heatwave fans bushfires, towns evacuated, Melbourne endures hottest day in 17 years

2026-01-27   |   General

A significant heatwave is affecting southeastern Australia, leading to bushfires, the evacuation of hundreds of residents from rural areas, and record...

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Substandard coal imports affect electricity generation; Experts urge Kelanitissa plant activation

2026-01-27   |   General

Energy experts are calling for the activation of the Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Plant to make up for the electricity shortfall faced by Sri Lank...

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Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings

2026-01-27   |   General

An outbreak of the dangerous Nipah virus in West Bengal, India, has raised alarms in various parts of Asia, leading to stricter airport screening meas...

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A boat carrying 25 French tourists capsized off the Omani coast, three killed

2026-01-27   |   General

A boat with 25 French tourists capsized near the coast of Oman, resulting in the deaths of three people, according to the Omani police on Tuesday. The...

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Former Minister P. Harrison appears before FCID

2026-01-27   |   Politics

P. Harrison, a former Minister, visited the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, October 27, at approximately 8:45 a.m. He was summon...

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Woman Police Constable arrested with heroin in Badulla

2026-01-27   |   General

A Woman Police Constable from the Badulla Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) was arrested by the Ambagasduwa Police for having 4.2 grams ...

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Six police officers arrested for assaulting Catholic priest interdicted

2026-01-27   |   General

Six police officers from the Gampaha Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) have been suspended after their arrest for allegedly attacking a ...

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India-EU “Mother Of All Deals” will boost manufacturing, support services- PM Modi

2026-01-27   |   Business

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the upcoming free-trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU) will greatly enhance manufactu...

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Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%

2026-01-27   |   Business

US President Donald Trump has declared that he will raise tariffs on imports from South Korea to 25%. He made this announcement after accusing South K...

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Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID

2026-01-27   |   Politics

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been called to appear at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). ...

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Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks two weeks time to appear before FCID

2026-01-27   |   Politics

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was scheduled to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID)...

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