Over 20,000 new houses to be built under post-disaster reconstruction efforts – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to build between 20,000 and 25,000 new houses as part of the rebuilding efforts after Cyclone Ditwa...
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Landfill collapse kills 1 and leaves at least 38 missing in Philippine
A landslide of garbage and debris at a landfill in the Philippines resulted in one death, a dozen injuries, and left at least 38 individuals missing, ...
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India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, Lutnick says
India's trade agreement with the United States hit a snag because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not reach out to President Donald Trump for a final...
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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, another tied to Venezuela as Trump widens oil push
The United States took control of two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday. One of these tankers was flying the flag of ...
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Colombo stock market posts record trading day
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a historic trading day on Thursday, January 8, with daily turnover surpassing Rs. 12.32 billion. The All Sha...
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Circular issued on providing Rs. 5 million for homes destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah
The Defence Ministry has released a circular regarding financial support of Rs. 5 million for families in Sri Lanka whose homes were completely destro...
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Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake appointed Presidential Advisor on Maritime, Ports and Logistics
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has named Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake as his advisor on Maritime, Ports, and Logistics, effective immediately...
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Mahaweli Authority issues update on water levels of major reservoirs
The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has released an update about the water levels in the Victoria, Randenigala, and Rantambe reservoirs in the Mahawel...
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Deep depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify further
A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthen and shift northwest toward the Sri Lankan coast betw...
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US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela, Trump says oversight could last years
The U.S. Senate took a step on Thursday to limit President Donald Trump's ability to launch military actions in Venezuela without approval from Congre...
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Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The Venezuelan government has started to free people classified as political prisoners by human rights organizations, which officials have called a ge...
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Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident detained
The primary suspect in the case of six deaths from illicit liquor poisoning in Waikkala has been taken into custody under a two-day detention order. T...
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Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince s call for mass demonstration
Iran's government disconnected the country from the internet and international phone calls on Thursday night. This action came as many people took to ...
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Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met. DG
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to Athula Karunana...
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Sri Lanka seeking to deploy additional personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions
Sri Lanka is planning to send more personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. This topic was discussed during a meeting of the Ministerial Con...
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Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of catastrophic fire risk
Australia is bracing for dangerous fire conditions on Friday as heatwaves are set to affect most of the country. All states and territories, except Qu...
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500 tabs issued to police officers in line with introduction of new digital insurance card
Five hundred tablet devices have been given to traffic police officers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. These tablets will help them access the i...
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Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years
Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to restart direct flights after more than 14 years, announced Dhaka’s national airline on Thursday, January 8. This ...
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Strict action against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotics – Minister
The Minister of Transport, Bimal Rathnayake, announced that strict legal actions will be taken against drivers who operate vehicles while under the in...
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Sri Lankan garment exports granted tariff-free access to UK from Jan. 01
Sri Lankan garment manufacturers have gained significant access to the UK market thanks to new trade rules, according to the British High Commission i...
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Police launch new initiative to prevent cybercrimes
Police have started a new program to stop cybercrimes. They made this decision after noticing an increase in fraud cases involving websites and social...
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Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats
On Wednesday, January 7, United States President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House. Th...
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Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression within next 12 hours
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthen into a deep depression in the next 12 hours, according t...
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