Air quality in several provinces considered unhealthy for sensitive groups
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Northern, North Central, North Western, and Western provinces of Sri Lanka is currently between 150 and 200, accord...
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Level 3 landslide warnings issued to seven DS areas extended
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the Level 3 ‘Red’ landslide warnings for seven Divisional Secretariat areas in the...
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Minister pledges new housing complexes for families affected by disaster
The Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe, has announced plans to create housing complexes for families who lost their ...
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Bondi gunmen threw explosives at start of attack and practised shooting weeks before, police allege
The gunmen accused of a deadly assault on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach last week reportedly threw four unexploded devices at the beginning of thei...
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Russian general killed in car bomb in Moscow
This morning, a Russian general was killed when a bomb went off under his car in southern Moscow, according to investigators. Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov,...
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Police officer arrested in connection with incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara
A police constable has been arrested in connection with the assault involving Shantha Padma Kumara, a Member of Parliament from the Ratnapura District...
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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow
Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow, the 23rd. The Indian External Affairs Ministry anno...
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Academic activities at several faculties of Peradeniya Uni to resume on Dec. 29
Academic activities at six faculties of the University of Peradeniya will fully restart on December 29, according to Vice-Chancellor Professor Terrenc...
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Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to launch a tougher immigration crackdown in 2026, backed by billions in new funding. This includes plans to increa...
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UN envoy commends international support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
On December 20, 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Marc-Andreé Franche, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, at th...
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Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah
A group of leading economists, including Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, has urged that Sri Lanka should pause its debt repayments as the nation deals...
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Few showers expected in parts of the island today
Today, April 22, the Department of Meteorology has forecasted light showers in the Uva province and the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwar...
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Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans- PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that the current government aims to manage the economy to benefit all Sri Lankans, rather than just a...
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Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend
Oil prices rose on Monday during early trading in Asia after the U.S. stopped a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend. According to Reuters, U.S. off...
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Donald Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo
The Trump administration is recalling almost 30 career diplomats from their roles as ambassadors and other senior positions in embassies, including th...
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SLCERT advises caution in buying and selling online due to increase in scams
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has reported a rise in financial scams involving people pretending to sell products online. N...
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Spill gates of several reservoirs remain opened but no risk of flooding - Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka has reported that while the Manampitiya River, which is a branch of the Mahaweli River, is currently at a high ...
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EU provides over €2.35 mln humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) has announced it will provide €2.35 million in financial aid to Sri Lanka. This amount includes €500,000 through the Inter...
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Police warn against misuse of 119 hotline; Legal action against offenders
The Sri Lanka Police have noticed that some people are misusing the ‘119’ emergency hotline. This has led to the need for more public education an...
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Suspects remanded for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has decided to keep three suspects in custody until December 24 for their alleged involvement in torturing and s...
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Schools in Central Province closed tomorrow and Monday
All schools in the Central Province will be closed on Friday, December 19, and Monday due to severe weather conditions, according to the Chief Secreta...
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Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels seized by Maldivian Coast Guard after foreign intelligence tip
Two fishing boats from Sri Lanka were captured near Kelaa in Haa Alifu Atoll yesterday. This action was taken by the Maldives National Defence Force (...
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Flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for the next 48 hours for many low-lying areas near the Mahaweli River Basin. This alert comes af...
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