Parliament to convene today for first sitting of 2026
Today, January 6, 2026, Sri Lanka's Parliament will hold its first meeting of the year. The session will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be led by Speaker...
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Father, daughter killed in house fire; Four others hospitalized
A father and his daughter tragically lost their lives in a house fire in Galenbindunuwewa, Anuradhapura, while four other family members suffered burn...
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Former Minister Johnston Fernando appears before FCID
Former Minister Johnston Fernando appeared today (05) before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in Sri Lanka. Earlier, police warned t...
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Interim Venezuelan leader invites Trump to collaborate, seeks respectful relations
Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez extended an invitation to U.S. President Donald Trump “to collaborate” and expressed her desire for “...
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28,333 individuals inspected during nationwide special operations
A special operation across Sri Lanka aimed at reducing crime and drugs led to the inspection of 28,333 people. During this effort, police arrested 22 ...
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Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen appears before Bribery Commission
Former Minister and current Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen visited the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)...
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Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela s Maduro
Gold prices have increased following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the US, raising concerns among investors about geopolitica...
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Former Minister Johnston Fernando and son arrested by FCID
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, were taken into custody by the Financial Crimes Investigation Divisio...
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China says it cannot accept countries acting as world judge after US captures Maduro
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the "world's judge" following the capture of Venezuela's Pres...
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Venezuela s interim president offers US cooperation after Trump says further strike possible
Venezuela’s acting president made an offer on Sunday to work with the United States on goals related to “shared development.” This marks a more ...
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Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists in 2026
Sri Lanka aims to welcome 3 million tourists by 2026, a senior official announced on Monday. This goal follows a record 2.36 million visitors last yea...
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Deeply shocked - World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
World leaders are expressing a mix of support and disapproval regarding the US's capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. On Saturday, US for...
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Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff of India, is set to visit Sri Lanka on January 7, as announced by the Indian Defence Ministry. Hi...
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China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once
China urged the United States on Sunday to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, according to a spokesperson from the...
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Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted
Thousands of travelers are stuck across Europe due to a communications issue that led to the closure of Greece's airspace, resulting in many flight ca...
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Showery condition in several provinces to enhance from tomorrow
A low-level atmospheric disturbance east of Sri Lanka will keep affecting the country's weather, according to the Department of Meteorology. Starting ...
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Venezuela s interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his U.S. capture
A senior official from Venezuela announced on Sunday that the government will remain united in support of President Nicolas Maduro. His capture by the...
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Dy Foreign Minister says actions underway on Sri Lankan fishing vessel destroyed in Seychelles Waters
Arun Hemachandra, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, announced that actions are being taken in collaboration with official...
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Nicolás Maduro will appear in U.S. federal court today
Nicolás Maduro will make his first court appearance in the U.S. today. The president of Venezuela was captured by U.S. forces early Saturday during a...
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Three arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila
Three people have been arrested by the Thanamalwila Police for digging illegally in search of artifacts. The police acted on a tip and conducted a rai...
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Upgrading of 76 rural roads begins under “Punarudayata Maga” programme
Today (01), the upgrade of 76 rural roads in Sri Lanka has officially started under the “Punarudayata Maga” (Path to Renaissance) programme. This ...
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154-year-old Amsterdam church engulfed in flames on New Year s Eve
A historic church in Amsterdam suffered significant damage after a fire broke out in its spire during the early hours of New Year’s Day. The Vondelk...
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Sri Lanka received humanitarian aid from 22 countries for victims of Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka has received humanitarian aid from 22 countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, as reported by ...
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