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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Businessman arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle Kush

2026-01-20   |   Business

A businessman from Sri Lanka was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to smuggle a shipment of 'Kush' canna...

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Cabinet greenlights wage hike and relief scheme for plantation sector

2026-01-20   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to relief measures outlined in the 2026 Budget aimed at enhancing the living condition...

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Baseline Road Extension Project set to resume

2026-01-20   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the plan to start the third phase of the Baseline Road Extension Project. In 2009, the government at that time a...

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13 apprehended for harvesting sea cucumber illegally in seas off Kilinochchi

2026-01-20   |   General

The Sri Lanka Navy has detained 13 people for illegally harvesting sea cucumbers while diving at night. This took place during a search operation in t...

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Suspect arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa s vehicle

2026-01-20   |   General

A suspect has been taken into custody for his role in a shooting that targeted the vehicle of Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Executive Director of the...

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NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave

2026-01-20   |   Politics

The Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Darshana Samaraweera, has been placed on compulsory leave due to the issues ...

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Donald Trump sets US$ 1 billion price tag for Board of Peace membership

2026-01-20   |   Politics

A draft charter for the Gaza "Board of Peace" was sent to around 60 countries by the Trump administration in the United States. It reportedly states t...

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SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident

2026-01-20   |   General

A bus driver from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), linked to the Kebithigollewa Depot, has received a one-year sentence of rigorous imprisonment ...

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Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara s FR petition

2026-01-20   |   Politics

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has decided to withdraw his Fundamental Rights petition from the Supreme Court. He had filed this petition to stop...

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Notice issued on Cinnamon Gardens Police minor complaints OIC

2026-01-20   |   Politics

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Officer-in-Charge of the Minor Complaints Division at the Cinnamon Gardens Police to appear in court....

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IMF raises India s GDP growth projection

2026-01-20   |   Politics

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Monday that it has increased its forecast for India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the...

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Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today

2026-01-20   |   General

Today, the Department of Meteorology reports that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be groun...

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Trump says he will 100% carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests

2026-01-20   |   Politics

Donald Trump has stated he will definitely impose tariffs on European nations that oppose his request to take control of Greenland. European allies ha...

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Suspect arrested with over Rs. 283 mln, two vehicles in Ibbagamuwa

2026-01-20   |   General

A suspect was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after being found with Rs. 283,300,000 in cash and two vehicles believed to be obt...

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Last-minute revision in Grade 6 English language module carried out without proper methodology- Minister Bimal

2026-01-20   |   Politics

A last-minute change to the Grade 6 English language module, part of new education reforms in Sri Lanka, was made without using the correct methods. M...

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Grama Niladhari officers withdraw from disbursement of Rs. 5 million cyclone relief grant

2026-01-19   |   Business

Grama Niladhari officers in Sri Lanka have decided to stop handling the distribution of a Rs. 5 million government grant meant for families whose home...

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China s population falls for fourth straight year

2026-01-19   |   Business

China's population has decreased for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, as birth rates hit an all-time low, despite the government's efforts to enco...

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Three arrested over circulation of video abusing woman on social media

2026-01-19   |   Business

Three people have been taken into custody by the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women due to a video that has been shared on socia...

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Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament Friday and call national election

2026-01-19   |   Politics

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced she will dissolve parliament on Friday and call for a national election. She aims to gain voter suppor...

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Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Sri Lanka-England cricket series

2026-01-19   |   Sports

Colombo will have a special traffic plan during the Sri Lanka-England cricket matches at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The Sri Lanka...

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Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen

2026-01-19   |   General

A search has begun to find two fishermen who went missing after leaving for a fishing trip early this morning, September 19, from Wella in Chilaw, acc...

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Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs

2026-01-19   |   Business

The government is focused on promoting a cashless economy and introducing digital IDs in Sri Lanka. A review meeting took place on the 19th at the Pre...

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Trump justifies threats to take over Greenland, citing Nobel Peace Prize snub

2026-01-19   |   Politics

US President Donald Trump informed Norway's prime minister that he no longer felt the need to focus solely on peace after not receiving the Nobel Peac...

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Railway station masters threaten to launch trade union action over several demands

2026-01-19   |   Business

The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union has announced plans to initiate trade union action due to several unmet demands. In their statement, th...

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