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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ICC rejects BCB s request to relocate T20 WC matches
The ICC Board has declined the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to move their matches for the 2026 T20 World Cup out of India. In an emergency...
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Dengue cases surge in Batticaloa following floods and monsoon rains
Dengue fever is spreading quickly in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, following the recent floods and heavy rains. The Regional Director of Health Services (RDH...
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Chairman of NPP-controlled Habaraduwa PS steps down
Harsha Manoj Gardiya Punchihewa has stepped down as the Chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, which is governed by the National People’s Powe...
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Trump in Davos speech says he won t use force to acquire Greenland
During his speech at the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump stated that he would not use force to take Greenland. He emphasized that the U.S...
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EU lawmakers stall US trade deal in protest over Greenland
The European Parliament has chosen to halt its efforts on the European Union's trade agreement with the United States. This decision comes in response...
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Mainly dry weather in most parts of the island today
Today, most areas of Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. However, the Department of Meteorology has cautioned that these dry conditions are ...
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PM reaffirms Sri Lanka s commitment to feminist and intersectional leadership
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has reiterated Sri Lanka's dedication to feminist and intersectional leadership. She urged global leaders to ens...
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Global stocks stage dramatic rebound after Trump announces Greenland framework
Global stocks saw a strong recovery on Wednesday, January 21, following a selloff the day before. This comeback came after US President Donald Trump a...
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Sri Lankan arrested for illegal entry into Israel
A 43-year-old Sri Lankan man has been detained for entering Israel illegally and for unlawfully transporting a foreigner. The International Division o...
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