S Korea s ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached former president of South Korea, has been sentenced to five years in prison for abusing his power, obstructing justice, a...
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Parents protest near Edu. Ministry demanding implementation of Grade 6 reforms
A group of parents with Grade 6 children held a protest today (16) outside the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka. They are calling for the quick impl...
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Van carrying foreign tourists involved in collision near Gregory Lake
A van carrying foreign tourists was involved in an accident near Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya on the Welimada main road, according to police. The cras...
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Interpol Red Notice issued against 95 underworld figures hiding overseas – Police Spokesman
Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler announced that Interpol has issued 'Red Notices' for 95 organized crim...
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“There s something truly magical about Sri Lanka” - Julie Chung in farewell message
Julie Chung, the outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, has thanked everyone who contributed to strengthening the ties between the U.S. and S...
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Industry bodies flag gaps in Draft National Electricity Policy
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, along with several prominent industry associations, has raised concerns about the Draft National Electricity Policy. T...
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CAA raids fuel station in Beruwala hoarding petrol
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted a raid on a fuel station in Beruwala for allegedly hiding fuel supplies and charging higher prices whil...
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President launches construction of 50MW HayWind wind power project in Mannar
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially began the construction of a 50-megawatt wind power project by Hayleys Fentons Limited in Mannar this mor...
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Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after threat alert
A Turkish Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport on Thursday after a passenger set up an in-flight wireless...
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Veteran singer Raju Bandara passes away
Raju Bandara, a well-known singer and musician from Sri Lanka, has died at the age of 65, family members have confirmed....
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European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
A group of 15 French soldiers has arrived in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. This deployment is part of a reconnaissance mission involving troops from...
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IMF fact-finding mission to visit Sri Lanka from January 22–28
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to send a team to Sri Lanka from January 22 to January 28. This fact-finding mission will look into the da...
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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado says she presented Nobel medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado announced that she gave her Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during an i...
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Three suspects arrested over shooting incident in Kohuwala
Three people have been taken into custody for their involvement in a shooting that occurred at Bodhiyawatte in Kohuwala, where a 16-year-old girl was ...
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Committee on Public Finance directs amendments to Aswesuma criteria
The Committee on Public Finance has asked the Welfare Benefits Board to change the current rules for the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme to i...
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South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-President Yoon
South Korean prosecutors have requested the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol due to his declaration of martial law in December 2024, w...
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Court order issued preventing SLMC from removing CMC councillor
The Colombo District Court has issued a temporary order that stops the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) from acting on a letter aimed at removing Zoha...
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Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help is on its way
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Iranians on Tuesday to continue their protests and claimed that assistance is coming, although he did not provid...
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Prevailing showery conditions to reduce from tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology reported that the current rainy weather in Sri Lanka is likely to lessen starting tomorrow, the 15th. There may still be...
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Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election, orders rights groups to halt work
Ugandan officials cut off internet access and restricted mobile services nationwide on Tuesday, just two days ahead of an election where President Yow...
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Two killed in head-on motorcycle collision in Puttalam
Two people lost their lives in a head-on motorcycle crash in the Attawilluwa area of Puttalam last night (13), according to police reports. The incide...
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Unidentified individuals torch MJP office in Jaffna
A group of unknown individuals set fire to the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) office in the Thavady area of Jaffna around midnight on the 13th. The incid...
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Cabinet approves recruitment of over 23,000 teachers
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a plan to hire more than 23,000 teachers for state services. This recruitment will support the educ...
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