Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs
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
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
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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19-year old arrested for aiding and abetting Kaduwela shooting incident
A 19-year-old has been taken into custody for his role in a shooting that happened on January 1, 2026, on Menikagara Road in Koratota, Nawagamuwa, par...
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PM Harini departs for World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left Sri Lanka this morning, January 19, to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in ...
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Govt commits to global best practices for child and caregiver well-being- Minister
The Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, announced that the government is taking many steps to improve Early Childhood Develo...
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Chile fires kill at least 18 as firefighters battle extreme heat, winds
Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of emergency in two southern regions on Sunday as fierce wildfires led to the evacuation of over 20,...
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Foreign-made pistol found in abandoned water tank in Keselwatta
Police found a foreign-made pistol in an empty water tank at an apartment complex in Keselwatta, Sri Lanka. They also discovered 29 rounds of ammuniti...
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Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84
A large explosion at a factory in northern China resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injured 84 others, with eight people still unaccounted ...
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Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards 2026- Colombo among best food cities; Galle in top 5 honeymoon destinations
Sri Lanka has gained notable international acclaim in the “Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best 2026,” with Colombo and Gal...
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Parliamentary Sub-Committee reviews execution of principal transfers in national and provincial schools
The Parliamentary Sub-Committee recently held a meeting to discuss the transfers of principals in both National and Provincial Schools, as well as the...
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Death toll in Karachi mall fire jumps to 11
In Karachi, the death toll from a major fire at a shopping mall has risen to 11, as firefighters began searching for over 60 people who are still miss...
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Decline in air quality observed across several areas; CEA advises caution
Dr. Ajith Gunawardena, the Media Spokesperson for the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), announced that air quality is declining in several region...
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Computer literacy rises to 38.4 pct in first half of 2025
Sri Lanka's computer literacy rate has increased to 38.4 percent in the first half of 2025, according to a recent survey by the Department of Census a...
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Namal criticizes past governments approach to national development
Namal Rajapaksa, a member of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has criticized past governments for their approach to national development. He st...
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At least 5,000 killed in Iranian unrest, officials say
At least 5,000 individuals have died during protests in Iran, including around 500 security personnel, according to an Iranian official in the region ...
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Man arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle in 390 mobile phones valued at Rs. 34 mln
A 45-year-old businessman from Dematagoda has been detained at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle in 390 mobile phones. Sr...
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Over 1,800 kg of heroin seized in 2025 – Police Media Spokesman
Sri Lanka Police reported the seizure of 1,821 kilograms and 174 grams of heroin during raids conducted in 2025, according to Police Media Spokesman A...
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Government Radiologic Technologists threaten to strike on Wednesday
The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association plans to hold a token strike across Sri Lanka. This strike is set to last for 24 hours, start...
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Cabinet Minister vows to proceed with education reforms without interruption
The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment, Upali Pannilage, stated that education reforms in Sri Lanka will contin...
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Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
Today, the Department of Meteorology reported that most areas of Sri Lanka will experience mostly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be grou...
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GMOA doctors resume strike in Eastern Province
Doctors in all government hospitals in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka are going back on strike. The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMO...
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Two high-speed trains derail in Spain, police sources say 21 people killed
Two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, resulting in a collision that left at least 21 people dead, according to police sources. T...
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