Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

2026-01-09   |   Politics

The Venezuelan government has started to free people classified as political prisoners by human rights organizations, which officials have called a ge...

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Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident detained

2026-01-09   |   General

The primary suspect in the case of six deaths from illicit liquor poisoning in Waikkala has been taken into custody under a two-day detention order. T...

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Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince s call for mass demonstration

2026-01-09   |   Business

Iran's government disconnected the country from the internet and international phone calls on Thursday night. This action came as many people took to ...

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Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met. DG

2026-01-08   |   Politics

A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to Athula Karunana...

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Sri Lanka seeking to deploy additional personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions

2026-01-08   |   Politics

Sri Lanka is planning to send more personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. This topic was discussed during a meeting of the Ministerial Con...

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Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of catastrophic fire risk

2026-01-08   |   General

Australia is bracing for dangerous fire conditions on Friday as heatwaves are set to affect most of the country. All states and territories, except Qu...

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500 tabs issued to police officers in line with introduction of new digital insurance card

2026-01-08   |   Politics

Five hundred tablet devices have been given to traffic police officers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. These tablets will help them access the i...

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Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years

2026-01-08   |   Business

Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to restart direct flights after more than 14 years, announced Dhaka’s national airline on Thursday, January 8. This ...

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Strict action against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotics – Minister

2026-01-08   |   Politics

The Minister of Transport, Bimal Rathnayake, announced that strict legal actions will be taken against drivers who operate vehicles while under the in...

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Sri Lankan garment exports granted tariff-free access to UK from Jan. 01

2026-01-08   |   Business

Sri Lankan garment manufacturers have gained significant access to the UK market thanks to new trade rules, according to the British High Commission i...

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Police launch new initiative to prevent cybercrimes

2026-01-08   |   General

Police have started a new program to stop cybercrimes. They made this decision after noticing an increase in fraud cases involving websites and social...

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Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats

2026-01-08   |   Politics

On Wednesday, January 7, United States President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House. Th...

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Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression within next 12 hours

2026-01-08   |   General

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthen into a deep depression in the next 12 hours, according t...

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Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident arrested

2026-01-08   |   General

The main suspect linked to the recent incident in Waikkala, where six people died from drinking illicit liquor, has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Po...

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Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensified into deep depression

2026-01-08   |   General

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, has developed into a deep depression as of this morning (08). Merril Mendi...

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Technical officer attached to Wattala PS arrested for soliciting bribe

2026-01-08   |   General

A technical officer from the Welisara sub-office of the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegati...

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Ex- Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa s case fixed for trial on Jan. 27

2026-01-08   |   Politics

The Colombo High Court has set January 27 as the date for the trial of former Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and seven others, according to a repo...

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Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow afternoon – Met. DG

2026-01-08   |   Politics

A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to the Director Ge...

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Public urged to remain vigilant as water levels of rivers may rise rapidly - Irrigation Dept.

2026-01-08   |   General

The Irrigation Department has issued a warning that river and reservoir water levels may rise quickly if Sri Lanka faces heavy rainfall from the low-p...

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Postponed 2025 A'L exams to be held from Jan. 12-20

2026-01-08   |   General

The Department of Examinations in Sri Lanka has revealed that the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) exams for 2025, which were delayed because of the country's...

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Authorities prepare for possible severe weather as low-pressure area strengthens

2026-01-07   |   General

Authorities in Sri Lanka are getting ready for possible severe weather as a low-pressure area strengthens. Pradeep Kodippili, the Director of the Disa...

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Low-pressure area likely to intensify into depression during next 12 hours

2026-01-07   |   General

A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to develop into a depression within the next 12 hours, according...

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Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka today

2026-01-07   |   Politics

General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff of India, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today for a two-day visit, as confirmed by the Indian Def...

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US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

2026-01-07   |   Politics

US President Donald Trump is exploring various options to acquire Greenland, which may include military action, according to the White House. The Whit...

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Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

2026-01-07   |   Politics

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, January 6, that Venezuela's interim government plans to send between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil ...

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