Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years
Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to restart direct flights after more than 14 years, announced Dhaka’s national airline on Thursday, January 8. This ...
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Strict action against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotics – Minister
The Minister of Transport, Bimal Rathnayake, announced that strict legal actions will be taken against drivers who operate vehicles while under the in...
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Sri Lankan garment exports granted tariff-free access to UK from Jan. 01
Sri Lankan garment manufacturers have gained significant access to the UK market thanks to new trade rules, according to the British High Commission i...
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Police launch new initiative to prevent cybercrimes
Police have started a new program to stop cybercrimes. They made this decision after noticing an increase in fraud cases involving websites and social...
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Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats
On Wednesday, January 7, United States President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House. Th...
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Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression within next 12 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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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