US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, another tied to Venezuela as Trump widens oil push

2026-01-09   |   Politics

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

2026-01-09   |   General

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

2026-01-09   |   Politics

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

2026-01-09   |   Politics

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

2026-01-09   |   General

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

2026-01-09   |   General

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

2026-01-09   |   Politics

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

2026-01-09   |   Politics

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

2026-01-09   |   General

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

2026-01-09   |   Business

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

2026-01-08   |   Politics

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

2026-01-08   |   Politics

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

2026-01-08   |   General

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

2026-01-08   |   Politics

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

2026-01-08   |   Business

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

2026-01-08   |   Politics

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

2026-01-08   |   Business

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

2026-01-08   |   General

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

2026-01-08   |   Politics

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

2026-01-08   |   General

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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Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident arrested

2026-01-08   |   General

The main suspect linked to the recent incident in Waikkala, where six people died from drinking illicit liquor, has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Po...

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Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensified into deep depression

2026-01-08   |   General

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, has developed into a deep depression as of this morning (08). Merril Mendi...

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Technical officer attached to Wattala PS arrested for soliciting bribe

2026-01-08   |   General

A technical officer from the Welisara sub-office of the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegati...

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Ex- Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa s case fixed for trial on Jan. 27

2026-01-08   |   Politics

The Colombo High Court has set January 27 as the date for the trial of former Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and seven others, according to a repo...

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Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow afternoon – Met. DG

2026-01-08   |   Politics

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 the Director Ge...

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