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Politics Cabinet Minister vows to proceed with education reforms without interruption
The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment, Upali Pannilage, stated that education reforms in Sri Lanka will continue…
Weather Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
Today, the Department of Meteorology reported that most areas of Sri Lanka will experience mostly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be ground frost…
Politics GMOA doctors resume strike in Eastern Province
Doctors in all government hospitals in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka are going back on strike. The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said the…
Politics Two high-speed trains derail in Spain, police sources say 21 people killed
Two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, resulting in a collision that left at least 21 people dead, according to police sources. The…
Crime Three associates of Dubai Ishara arrested with heroin in Gampola
This morning, on the 17th, Gampola Police arrested three individuals linked to the drug trade associated with “Dubai Ishara,” a prominent drug dealer running a…
Weather Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today
Today, Sri Lanka's Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station reported the lowest temperature at 8.0 degrees Celsius, as stated by the Department of Meteorology. In…
Politics Several train services including night mail trains to resume
The Railway Department of Sri Lanka is set to restart several train services, including night mail trains from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee and Batticaloa.…
Politics MP Asoka Ranwala s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident
Asoka Ranwala, a former Speaker and Member of Parliament for the National People’s Power (NPP), has had his wife hospitalized due to a car accident, according…
Crime Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead
Gunmen took the lives of seven individuals in a township near Cape Town, South Africa, early on Saturday. Police believe this shooting is connected to…
Travel Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing near Makassar, with social media videos suggesting debris has been spotted on a mountain close to where the…
Politics Education reform process will not be reversed - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has confirmed that the current education reform process in Sri Lanka will continue as planned, stating that the…
Politics Iran s leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused President Donald Trump on Saturday of stirring up protests that have lasted for weeks. Rights groups…
Business Trump says 8 European countries will be charged 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to impose a 10% import tax on goods from eight European countries starting in February. This…
General Janani Imathma crowned winner of Derana Dream Star - Season 12
Janani Imathma has been named the winner of "Derana Dream Star Season 12." The Grand Finale took place at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on Saturday night,…
General Unrest at Boossa Prison brought under control - Prisons Spokesman
A group of prisoners at Boossa Prison climbed onto the roof of ‘D Ward’ and caused trouble, damaging prison property. The Prisons Spokesman announced that the…
Crime One person injured in shooting at Jinthupitiya
A shooting in Jinthupitiya, Colombo , has left one person hurt and in the hospital. According to police, a gunman arrived in a three-wheeler and began shooting…
Crime Jinthupitiya Shooting- Victim succumbs to injuries
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. He was…
Weather Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of the country
The Meteorology Department has announced that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. In the early morning, there may be ground frost in…
Politics Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and more to Gaza board of peace
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’s initiative.…
Crime Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya
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 the man's…
Politics Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
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 the White…
Sports Woman arrested for impersonating Police Inspector in Pettah
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 Division made…
Politics Case against ex-President Mahinda s CSO to be taken up in June
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has scheduled the case against Neville Wanniarachchi, who served as the Chief Security Officer for former President Mahinda…
Politics Further hearing of case against Ravi Karunanayake postponed until February
The Colombo High Court has decided to postpone the next hearing in the case against former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Arjun Aloysius, the owner of…