NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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