Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya

2026-01-25   |   General

A shooting took place on R.A. De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya early this morning (25), according to police reports. The incident happened around 2:35 a....

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Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest remanded

2026-01-25   |   General

Six police officers have been taken into custody for allegedly beating a Catholic priest in Gampaha. They have been ordered to remain in custody until...

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Quality deficiency identified in coal samples sent to India- Minister

2026-01-25   |   Politics

The Health and Mass Media Minister, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has confirmed that coal samples sent to India have failed to meet the necessary calorific v...

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Two Indian Coast Guard ships arrives in Colombo for official visit

2026-01-25   |   General

Two ships from the Indian Coast Guard, named ICGS Varaha and ICGS Atulya, arrived at Colombo Harbour today for an official visit. The Sri Lankan Navy ...

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Several injured following collision involving lorry and ambulance in Habarana

2026-01-25   |   General

A collision between a lorry and an ambulance occurred on the Dambulla–Habarana main road in Habarana, according to police reports. The accident took...

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Four including woman killed in separate road accidents

2026-01-25   |   General

Four individuals, including one woman, lost their lives in separate road accidents across various locations, according to police reports. The deadly i...

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Last two giant pandas in Japan set to leave for China

2026-01-25   |   General

On Sunday, fans of pandas in Japan gathered for the last chance to see twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo before they head back to ...

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443 arrested for driving under the influence during special island-wide raid

2026-01-25   |   General

During a special operation across Sri Lanka on October 24, a total of 571 people were arrested on suspicion of engaging in criminal activities, includ...

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Indian products must be synonymous with top quality- PM Modi

2026-01-25   |   Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on industries and startups in India to prioritize quality during his monthly address, 'Mann ki Baat', on Sunday. H...

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Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry

2026-01-25   |   General

Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has expressed his worries regarding the suspension of Chaminda Kularatne, the Deputy Secretary General of...

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GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action from tomorrow

2026-01-25   |   Business

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) announced it will begin an indefinite strike across Sri Lanka starting tomorrow, January 26. This m...

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Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow

2026-01-25   |   General

Heavy rain, exceeding 50 mm, is expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers will ...

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Three arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle Kush and Hashish

2026-01-25   |   Business

Three individuals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle in a large amount of “Kush” and “Hashish...

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US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations

2026-01-25   |   Politics

A massive winter storm in the U.S. has led to the cancellation of over 4,000 flights on Saturday. This storm has left more than 160,000 customers with...

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Govt to launch digital platform to guide village-level development projects

2026-01-25   |   Politics

The Sri Lankan government is set to launch a new digital platform aimed at improving the planning and monitoring of development projects in villages. ...

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Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach

2026-01-25   |   General

A 49-year-old woman from Russia has drowned while swimming at Bentota Beach in Sri Lanka. According to police, she was in the water with a group of ot...

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Large number of local and foreign tourists visit Nuwara Eliya amid record low temperatures

2026-01-25   |   General

Nuwara Eliya has welcomed a large influx of both local and foreign tourists over the weekend. Many people are coming to see the early-morning frost in...

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Federal immigration agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests

2026-01-25   |   Politics

U.S. immigration agents shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on Saturday, according to officials. This incident has led to strong protests an...

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Two fishing boats seized with narcotics off southern coast brought to Dikkowita Harbour

2026-01-25   |   General

Two fishing boats and 11 people were captured by the Sri Lanka Navy because they were believed to be carrying a large amount of drugs in the deep sea ...

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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China

2026-01-25   |   Business

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if the country goes ahead with a trade agreement with C...

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Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda

2026-01-25   |   General

A 33-year-old man from Wathugedara, Ambalangoda, has been taken into custody after a micro pistol and live ammunition were discovered hidden in his ho...

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Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of Kush at BIA

2026-01-25   |   General

A Sri Lankan man was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to bring in over 8 kilograms of ‘Kush’ cannabis...

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Nearly 2,000 cybercrimes reported in 2025, over 300 arrested - Police

2026-01-25   |   General

Sri Lanka Police announced that 318 people were arrested for various cybercrimes in 2025. According to Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler, ove...

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Suspect wanted under Red Notice repatriated from India – Police

2026-01-25   |   Politics

A suspect, wanted under an international 'Red Notice', has been brought back to Sri Lanka from India. This action followed talks between the Inspector...

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China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry

2026-01-25   |   Politics

China’s defense ministry announced on Saturday that the country’s top general is under investigation. This marks a significant move as Beijing mod...

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