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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Sajith expresses optimism after another round of SJB–UNP talks

2026-01-24   |   General

Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, shared that the talks between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) are...

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ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup 2026

2026-01-24   |   Politics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Scotland will take the place of Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. This chan...

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Over 8,000 flights cancelled in US amid winter storm

2026-01-24   |   General

More than 8,000 flights in the United States have been cancelled this weekend due to a powerful storm that is set to disrupt many areas across the cou...

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Morning frost in Nuwara Eliya with minimum temperature at 7.8°C today

2026-01-24   |   General

Cold weather this morning caused ground frost in several parts of Nuwara Eliya today, November 24. The Department of Meteorology reported that Nuwara ...

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Six injured in head-on collision of two buses in Haldummulla

2026-01-24   |   General

Six people were hurt in a head-on crash between two buses in Haldummulla. The incident happened last night (23) in the Soragune area. A private bus co...

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Colombo ranked world s most unaffordable city for property buyers in 2026

2026-01-24   |   General

Colombo has been named the least affordable city in the world for buying property, according to the latest Property Prices Index from Numbeo, which is...

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Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero admitted to hospital

2026-01-24   |   General

Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently in remand, has been taken to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for a medical check-up. Acc...

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Deputy Secretary General of Parliament interdicted

2026-01-24   |   General

Chaminda Kularatne, who serves as the Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament in Sri Lanka, has been temporarily suspended. Official...

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India and EU set for mother of all deals as Trump s tariff uncertainty looms

2026-01-24   |   Business

European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be the main guests at India's Repu...

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