China says it rescued Philippine crew from cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal
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
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
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
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
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
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
Venerable Ulapane Sumangala Thero, who leads the Association of Educational Professionals, visited the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this mo...
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Surgeries resume at Chilaw Hospital following UNFPA-supported emergency repairs after Cyclone Ditwah
Surgical services at the District General Hospital in Chilaw have restarted after emergency repairs were completed with the help of the United Nations...
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Three dead after abutment wall collapses in Ahangama
Three people lost their lives when an abutment wall and a pile of dirt fell on them at a construction site in the Pelassa region of Ahangama, accordin...
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Showers expected in several districts today
Showers are expected in several areas of Sri Lanka today, particularly in the Northern, North-central, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Matale...
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EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again
EU leaders felt relieved after Donald Trump's change of heart regarding Greenland during an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday night. They expre...
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Duo arrested with over 1kg of Ice in Madampitiya
Madampitiya Police have arrested two men for having 1 kilogram and 501 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as 'Ice'. This happened this m...
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PM Harini holds high-level meetings with EU, UNDP and corporate leaders in Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya conducted several important meetings on January 21 during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as sta...
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Gem or Not? Value of suspected gemstone found in Galaha revealed
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority has released its findings on a suspected gemstone discovered recently in Galaha, Kandy. According to the repo...
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Temperature in Nuwara Eliya drops to 3.5°C
Today, the Department of Meteorology announced that Nuwara Eliya experienced the lowest temperature in Sri Lanka, dropping to 3.5°C. This measurement...
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Largest drug seizure in recent history achieved in 2025- Police
In 2025, law enforcement officials in Sri Lanka made the largest drug seizure recorded in recent history, according to Police Media Spokesperson Assis...
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Landslide risk prompts safety measures at Soranathota Central College
A soil embankment close to Soranathota Central College in Badulla is at risk of sliding. To keep everyone safe, the area around a two-storey school bu...
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New legislation needed to regulate Social Media promotions- Media Minister
The Minister of Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that Sri Lanka needs new laws to manage promotions and advertisements on social media that u...
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Four petitions filed in Supreme Court challenging Bill to abolish MPs pensions
Four petitions have been submitted to the Supreme Court opposing the Bill that aims to end the pension system for Members of Parliament. Today (22), S...
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Matale Police crackdown on illegal street racing, 10 motorcycles seized
Matale Police have arrested several people and seized 10 high-powered motorcycles that were used for illegal street racing on Sangamitta Mawatha in Ma...
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Appeal Court to review remand order in Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident
The Court of Appeal has directed that the written order and audio recording from the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court, issued on January 19, regarding...
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SLAF deploys 11th aviation contingent to Central African Republic
The 11th Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Contingent, part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), le...
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189 wildlife and forest-related complaints received via 1995 hotline - Ministry
The Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka has announced that it has received 189 complaints from the public concerning wildlife and forest-related offe...
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