SLAF deploys 11th aviation contingent to Central African Republic

2026-01-22   |   General

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

2026-01-22   |   Politics

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

2026-01-22   |   Politics

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

2026-01-22   |   General

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

2026-01-22   |   General

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

2026-01-22   |   Business

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

2026-01-22   |   Business

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

2026-01-22   |   General

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

2026-01-22   |   Politics

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

2026-01-22   |   Politics

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

2026-01-21   |   General

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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Reckless motorcyclists to face strict police action

2026-01-21   |   General

All police stations in Sri Lanka have been ordered to arrest motorcyclists who ride in a dangerous and illegal manner on main roads, according to W. P...

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BASL expresses concern over social media posts targeting Attorney General

2026-01-21   |   General

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has voiced its worries about recent social media posts that target the Attorney General. In their statement, t...

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Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from Friday

2026-01-21   |   General

The Department of Meteorology has announced that the current dry weather in Sri Lanka will change starting Friday, the 23rd. Today, the 21st, most are...

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Schools to reopen today

2026-01-21   |   Politics

Today, January 21, marks the start of the second phase of the first school term for the 2026 academic year in government and government-approved priva...

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Driver killed and 37 people injured in Barcelona train crash

2026-01-21   |   General

A train driver has died and at least 37 others have been hurt, with five of them suffering serious injuries, after a commuter train went off the track...

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PM Harini holds discussions with ADB President in Davos

2026-01-21   |   Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Masato Kanda, the President and Chairperson of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in Davos, Switzerland....

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Government Radiologic Technologists to begin token strike at 8am

2026-01-21   |   Business

The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association is set to begin a 24-hour token strike at 8:00 a.m. at hospitals throughout Sri Lanka. Chanak...

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Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall

2026-01-21   |   Business

The European Parliament is set to halt the approval of the US trade agreement reached in July, according to sources familiar with its international tr...

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Individual arrested with 61kg of ICE valued at Rs. 900 million in Nittambuwa

2026-01-21   |   General

A person has been detained in Nittambuwa for having 61kg of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE. The arrest happened during a raid by the P...

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Private sector minimum wage increased to Rs. 30,000

2026-01-20   |   General

The private sector minimum wage has been raised to Rs. 30,000, an increase of Rs. 3,000, starting January 01. H. M. D. K. Nadeeka Wataliyadda, the Com...

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All three generators of Norochcholai Power plant reconnected to national grid

2026-01-20   |   General

All three generators at the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant in Sri Lanka have been reconnected to the national power grid after being temporarily s...

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Opposition Leader rejects govt-proposed dates for no-confidence debate against PM

2026-01-20   |   Politics

Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the government is ready to discuss the no-confidence motion that the opposition plans to present against...

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Ex-commando arrested with 3 homemade grenades in Anuradhapura

2026-01-20   |   General

In Anuradhapura, the Divisional Criminal Investigation Division has found three homemade grenades at a house located in the Matale Junction area. Acco...

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Prize awarded by independent Nobel committee, not Norwegian govt - Norway PM responds to Trump s message

2026-01-20   |   Politics

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store confirmed he received a message from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump expressed disappointment over not be...

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