Sri Lanka s Hatton among National Geographic s top gourmet stays to book in 2026

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   Politics

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

2026-01-23   |   General

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

2026-01-23   |   Business

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

2026-01-23   |   Politics

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

2026-01-23   |   Business

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

2026-01-23   |   Politics

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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PM Harini returns from World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos

2026-01-23   |   Business

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka this morning (23) after attending the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF...

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Indictments filed against former Minister Chamara Sampath

2026-01-23   |   Politics

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today, November 23, that i...

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Hospital services disrupted as GMOA s token strike gets underway

2026-01-23   |   Business

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has started a 48-hour token strike to address several issues. This strike is affecting patients as ...

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New circular issued on restoring livelihoods of cyclone-affected communities

2026-01-23   |   General

A new circular has been released to help restore the livelihoods of those affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. This circular is based on Budget Ci...

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CAASL to introduce licensing system for drone pilots for first time in Sri Lanka

2026-01-23   |   General

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is launching a licensing system for drone pilots for the first time. This new system will apply to o...

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Trump says he s withdrawing invitation for Carney to join his Gaza Board of Peace

2026-01-23   |   Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening that he is rescinding an invitation for Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his "Board of Pea...

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Another suspect arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident

2026-01-23   |   General

Another person has been taken into custody related to the shooting in Jinthupitiya, which left one individual dead and two young children injured on J...

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Nuwara Eliya records today s lowest temperature at 5°C

2026-01-23   |   General

Nuwara Eliya experienced the coldest temperature in Sri Lanka today, reaching 5.0 degrees Celsius, as reported by the Department of Meteorology. In ad...

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Mobile lab tests reveal drug use among passenger bus drivers – Dy Minister

2026-01-23   |   Politics

Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, announced that a mobile laboratory service tested 56 bus drivers, revealing that...

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Gold tops $4,900'oz; silver and platinum extend record #8209;setting rally

2026-01-23   |   Politics

Gold prices exceeded $4,900 per ounce for the first time on Thursday, driven by ongoing geopolitical issues, a weaker U.S. dollar, and predictions of ...

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China says it rescued Philippine crew from cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal

2026-01-23   |   Politics

The Chinese Coast Guard announced on Friday that it sent two ships to rescue 21 crew members from a cargo vessel that sank near Scarborough Shoal in t...

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Three dead in shooting in Australia s New South Wales

2026-01-23   |   General

Three individuals have lost their lives following a shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, according to police reports. A fourth pers...

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SC determination on MPs Pension Repeal Bill to be submitted to Speaker

2026-01-23   |   Politics

The Supreme Court has finished reviewing the petitions against the bill aimed at ending pensions for Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka. The court wil...

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No Cabinet discussion on removal of Attorney General – Justice Minister

2026-01-23   |   Politics

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara confirmed that the Cabinet did not discuss the removal of the Attorney General during their recent meeting. He s...

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Trump launches Board of Peace at Davos signing ceremony

2026-01-23   |   Politics

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump officially launched his “Board of Peace” initiative during a signing event in Davos. He described it as “...

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Oman and Indonesian naval ships arrive at Colombo Port

2026-01-23   |   General

Naval ships from Oman and Indonesia have docked at the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka today, October 22. The Sri Lanka Navy reported that the Royal Navy of...

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Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero gives statement to CID over Grade 6 module

2026-01-23   |   Politics

Venerable Ulapane Sumangala Thero, who leads the Association of Educational Professionals, visited the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this mo...

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