Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says
A landslide in West Java province, Indonesia, has resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, with 82 more reported missing, according to the country...
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11 arrested with drug haul in two fishing boats seized off southern coast
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has arrested 11 individuals and seized two fishing boats in the deep sea off the southern coast for having heroin and the syn...
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Sri Lanka records over 194,000 tourist arrivals in first 22 days of 2026
Sri Lanka welcomed over 194,000 tourists in the first 22 days of 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The peak day ...
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Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the future of the eastern Donbas region will be a major topic as negotiators from Ukraine, Russ...
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GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that their doctors' strike, which began yesterday (23), is now in its second day today...
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Man hacked to death over personal dispute in Embilipitiya
A 39-year-old man was brutally killed with sharp objects on the 23rd in the Weerasinghapura area of Embilipitiya, following a personal dispute that es...
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CEB restructuring process to continue further
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has revealed that it will keep moving forward with its restructuring process, which is now in its final phase. This...
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Indian specialist medical team arrives in Sri Lanka to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims
A group of five specialist doctors from India's Kerala state landed in Sri Lanka today, January 23, to help those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. These in...
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Govt. focused on providing pension for private, semi-govt workers- Dy Minister
The government is working on providing pensions for employees in both the private and semi-government sectors, according to Deputy Minister of Labor M...
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“We are ready to step down when people decide on a change” - PM Harini
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, announced that she is willing to resign a...
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Two fishing boats seized with 270 kg of Ice and heroin off southern coast
Two fishing boats have been captured while carrying a significant amount of drugs in the deep waters off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This operati...
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First Technology Service and Support Centre opens at Vavuniya University
The Ministry of Science and Technology opened its first Technology Service and Support Centre today (23) at the University of Vavuniya. Professor Kris...
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US completes withdrawal from World Health Organisation
The United States has completed its exit from the World Health Organization (WHO), one year after President Donald Trump declared that America would e...
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Anusha Palpita remanded
Anusha Palpita, who previously served as the Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commissi...
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CSD members donate day s salary to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
Members of the Civil Security Department have contributed a day's salary to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund. This fund was created to help restore liv...
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Sri Lanka s Hatton among National Geographic s top gourmet stays to book in 2026
National Geographic Traveller (UK) has recognized Sri Lanka's rich tea heritage as part of a global showcase on food-centered travel experiences for 2...
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Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo
On January 1, three Sri Lankan leopard cubs were born at the Singapore Zoo, increasing the total number of these rare animals at Mandai Wildlife Reser...
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Trump says US armada heading toward Iran
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States has a naval fleet heading towards Iran, although he expressed hope that it would n...
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Sri Lankan arrested for facilitating friend s visit to UK on his visa, boarding pass
A man with Sri Lankan roots, living in the UK, has been arrested by police at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) for allegedly helping his friend ...
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Japan s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the dissolution of the lower house of Parliament on Friday, setting the stage for a snap election on F...
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Ragama town to be developed as health, education, and transport hub – Minister
Bimal Rathnayake, the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, told Parliament today (23) that there are plans to build a Multimodal Tr...
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Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund receives over Rs. 8.5B in contributions – Finance Secretary
Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, shared an update about the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. This fund was set up...
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Anusha Palpita arrested by Bribery Commission
Anusha Palpita, the former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and ex-Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL...
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