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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Four arrested in Jaffna for illegal possession and sale of prescription drugs

2026-01-07   |   General

Four people were arrested in Jaffna for illegally selling prescription drugs. The Sri Lanka Navy, working with the Jaffna Police Special Task Force, c...

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Electricity consumers to foot the bill for street lights?

2026-01-07   |   Politics

A new electricity policy in Sri Lanka may require residents to pay for street lighting through their electricity bills, according to the Electricity C...

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Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe

2026-01-07   |   Politics

Severe snowfall and icy conditions have led to major travel disruptions across Europe, resulting in six fatalities related to the weather. In France, ...

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Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says

2026-01-07   |   General

A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale hit 68 kilometers (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the ...

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US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri Lanka after four-year tenure

2026-01-07   |   Business

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, will leave Colombo on January 16 after nearly four years of dedicated service as the top U.S. diplomat in t...

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Switzerland freezes assets linked to Venezuela s Maduro after US arrest

2026-01-06   |   Politics

Switzerland has taken steps to freeze assets owned by Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and his associates, as announced by the Federal Council on Monday. T...

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US attacks Venezuela- Handcuffed Maduro arrives at New York court on drug trafficking charges

2026-01-06   |   Politics

Nicolas Maduro, the ousted leader of Venezuela, arrived at a court in New York on Monday to face charges related to drug trafficking. Meanwhile, the U...

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Former Minister Navin Dissanayake appointed Vice Chairman of UNP

2026-01-06   |   Politics

Navin Dissanayake, a former minister, has been named the Vice Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment letter was issued by UNP Le...

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Sri Lankan family at Tamil Nadu refugee camp seeking to return home citing lack of amenities

2026-01-06   |   Politics

A family that escaped to Tamil Nadu as refugees because of the economic crisis in Sri Lanka has filed a request at the Ramanathapuram Collector’s pu...

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Sri Lanka deeply concerned about developments in Venezuela- MFA

2026-01-06   |   Politics

Sri Lanka has expressed serious concern over the recent events in Venezuela and is actively watching the situation, according to a statement from the ...

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UN Secretary General concerned international law not respected

2026-01-06   |   General

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed serious worry over the lack of respect for international law during the recent US military actions...

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Landslide warnings issued to residents of three districts

2026-01-06   |   General

Residents in three districts of Sri Lanka have been warned about possible landslides due to heavy rain in the region. The National Building Research O...

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