Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks two weeks time to appear before FCID
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Immigration officials foil Bangladeshi national s attempt to leave for Spain using forged visa
A Bangladeshi man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to fly to Spain with a fake visa. This incident occurred this ...
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173 individuals remain missing following Cyclone Ditwah
As of now, 173 people are still missing following the landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC...
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Station Masters threaten to launch trade union action over unresolved issues
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has issued a warning that they may take trade union action if current issues are not resolved qui...
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Gold prices in Sri Lanka rise in line with global market
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen, following the trend in the global gold market. Traders at the Colombo Pettah gold market have noted that the cost...
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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Australian officials have announced heatwave warnings for most regions as millions partake in Australia Day celebrations. The Bureau of Meteorology pr...
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Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
Six police officers, accused of attacking a Catholic priest in Gampaha, have been ordered to remain in custody until January 29, 2026. The officers ap...
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Another vessel and 5 suspects arrested for supplying narcotics to boats seized in southern seas
Five additional suspects and another boat, believed to be involved in supplying drugs to the multi-day fishing boats recently caught by the Navy off t...
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India s military might on full display at 77th Republic Day celebrations
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday, January 26, 2026, showcasing its military strength with an impressive display of missiles, warplanes...
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Case filed against Diana Gamage adjourned till Feb. 16
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has set the next examination of evidence in the case against former State Minister Diana Gamage for February 16. The ...
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