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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Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill

2026-01-27   |   General

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection in Sri Lanka has given its approval to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous D...

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Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people

2026-01-27   |   Sports

At least 11 people lost their lives and around 12 others were hurt when gunmen opened fire on a crowd at a football field in Salamanca, central Mexico...

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Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction

2026-01-27   |   General

Dr. Senani Wijethunga, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, has raised concerns about the rise of mental health problems among young people due to the...

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Katunayake logs today s highest temperature

2026-01-27   |   General

Today, Katunayake recorded the highest temperature in Sri Lanka at 34.6°C, according to the Department of Meteorology. In contrast, Nuwara Eliya saw ...

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Coal tender controversy results in significant daily losses – Patali

2026-01-27   |   Politics

Sri Lanka is losing about two gigawatt-hours of electricity each day because of a disputed coal tender, according to former Minister Patali Champika R...

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Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident

2026-01-27   |   General

The Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division at the Egoda Uyana Police Station was killed in a road accident in Moronthuduwa. This tragic event happe...

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Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage

2026-01-27   |   Politics

The Israeli military announced that it has recovered the body of the last hostage from Gaza. This development sets the stage for the next step in US P...

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Sri Lanka s export earnings top US$ 17 billion in 2025

2026-01-26   |   General

Sri Lanka's export earnings for 2025 have reached US$ 17,252.15 million, surpassing the previous year's figures, according to data from Sri Lanka Cust...

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20 injured following accident involving two buses and lorry in Yalkumbura

2026-01-26   |   General

At least 20 people were hurt in an accident involving two buses and a lorry on the Bibile–Badulla Road in Yalkumbura this afternoon (26), according ...

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Central Bank likely to hold rates ahead of IMF review, experts say

2026-01-26   |   General

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is likely to keep its main interest rate at 7.75% this Wednesday, according to a Reuters poll. This decision come...

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Concerns raised as Sri Lanka see spike in crime among 16–22-year-olds

2026-01-26   |   General

Youth crime among those aged 16 to 22 has risen sharply over the last decade, according to Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Tharaka Fernando. He s...

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President to inaugurate programme to restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah

2026-01-26   |   Politics

The government of Sri Lanka is set to launch a national initiative called “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda” aimed at quickly restoring religious ...

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Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage s body ends

2026-01-26   |   Politics

Israel has announced it will reopen the Rafah crossing with Egypt, which is crucial for the Gaza Strip, but only after the search for the last Israeli...

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