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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Three associates of Dubai Ishara arrested with heroin in Gampola
This morning, on the 17th, Gampola Police arrested three individuals linked to the drug trade associated with “Dubai Ishara,” a prominent drug dea...
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Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today
Today, Sri Lanka's Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station reported the lowest temperature at 8.0 degrees Celsius, as stated by the Department of Meteorol...
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Several train services including night mail trains to resume
The Railway Department of Sri Lanka is set to restart several train services, including night mail trains from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee and Battica...
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MP Asoka Ranwala s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident
Asoka Ranwala, a former Speaker and Member of Parliament for the National People’s Power (NPP), has had his wife hospitalized due to a car accident,...
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Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead
Gunmen took the lives of seven individuals in a township near Cape Town, South Africa, early on Saturday. Police believe this shooting is connected to...
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Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing near Makassar, with social media videos suggesting debris has been spotted on a mountain close to w...
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Education reform process will not be reversed - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has confirmed that the current education reform process in Sri Lanka will continue as planned, stating that the ...
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Iran s leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused President Donald Trump on Saturday of stirring up protests that have lasted for weeks. Rights g...
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Trump says 8 European countries will be charged 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to impose a 10% import tax on goods from eight European countries starting in February. Thi...
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Janani Imathma crowned winner of Derana Dream Star - Season 12
Janani Imathma has been named the winner of "Derana Dream Star Season 12." The Grand Finale took place at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on Saturday n...
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Unrest at Boossa Prison brought under control - Prisons Spokesman
A group of prisoners at Boossa Prison climbed onto the roof of ‘D Ward’ and caused trouble, damaging prison property. The Prisons Spokesman announ...
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One person injured in shooting at Jinthupitiya
A shooting in Jinthupitiya, Colombo, has left one person hurt and in the hospital. According to police, a gunman arrived in a three-wheeler and began ...
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Jinthupitiya Shooting- Victim succumbs to injuries
Police have reported that a man, aged 44, who was seriously hurt in a shooting last night (16) in Jinthupitiya, Colombo, has died from his injuries. H...
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