Jinthupitiya Shooting- Victim succumbs to injuries

2026-01-17   |   General

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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Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of the country

2026-01-17   |   General

The Meteorology Department has announced that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be ground fr...

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Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and more to Gaza board of peace

2026-01-17   |   Politics

The White House has revealed the members of the “Board of Peace” that will oversee Gaza's temporary governance as part of President Donald Trump...

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Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya

2026-01-17   |   General

A 67-year-old man was killed in an attack at his home in the Kadawatgama area of Madawachchiya on the 16th of October. Early investigations show that ...

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Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover

2026-01-17   |   Politics

US President Donald Trump has warned that he might impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plans to annex Greenland. During a meeting at t...

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Woman arrested for impersonating Police Inspector in Pettah

2026-01-16   |   Sports

A woman has been caught pretending to be a Police Inspector and was arrested close to a lodge in Pettah. Officers from the Colombo Central Crimes Divi...

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Case against ex-President Mahinda s CSO to be taken up in June

2026-01-16   |   Politics

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has scheduled the case against Neville Wanniarachchi, who served as the Chief Security Officer for former President M...

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Further hearing of case against Ravi Karunanayake postponed until February

2026-01-16   |   Politics

The Colombo High Court has decided to postpone the next hearing in the case against former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Arjun Aloysius, the ...

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President issues warning to govt officials assisting drug traffickers

2026-01-16   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that his government will not protect anyone involved in drug trafficking. He shared this message during ...

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IMF says Sri Lanka s electricity pricing policy remains tied to cost recovery

2026-01-16   |   Politics

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that there will be no immediate changes to the electricity pricing goals in Sri Lanka's IMF-supported...

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One dead after sharp-weapon attack on two women in Ahangama

2026-01-16   |   General

A sharp-weapon attack on two women occurred in the Tittagalla area of Ahangama, Sri Lanka. The Ahangama Police quickly arrived at the scene after rece...

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SLTDA launches special program to achieve annual tourism targets

2026-01-16   |   General

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has introduced a new program to help meet this year’s national tourism goals. SLTDA Chairman Bud...

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Female Buddhist monk dies following bus accident

2026-01-16   |   General

A 77-year-old female Buddhist monk has died from injuries after being struck by a bus while crossing the road at the Minnana junction on the Avissawel...

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Two criminal gang members and female suspect brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai

2026-01-16   |   General

Early this morning, on January 16, Sri Lanka welcomed back two members of well-known criminal gangs who are wanted for several murders. They were repa...

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S Korea s ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid

2026-01-16   |   Politics

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

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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