Parents protest near Edu. Ministry demanding implementation of Grade 6 reforms

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   Politics

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   Business

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   Politics

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   Politics

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-16   |   Politics

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

2026-01-16   |   General

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

2026-01-14   |   General

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

2026-01-14   |   Politics

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

2026-01-14   |   General

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

2026-01-14   |   Business

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

2026-01-14   |   General

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

2026-01-14   |   Politics

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

2026-01-14   |   General

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

2026-01-14   |   General

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

2026-01-13   |   Politics

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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Cabinet nod given to expand project on management of hypertension and diabetes

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to expand a project focused on preventing and managing hypertension and diabetes through primary health c...

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Govt to continue programme to grant Rs. 6,000 allowance to purchase school stationery

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to keep providing a Rs. 6,000 allowance for each child to buy school stationery. This program started in ...

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Proposal to increase minimum purchasing price of Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties approved

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a plan to raise the minimum buying prices for Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties. This move aims ...

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