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Tri-Forces to assist with paddy purchasing during Maha Season

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Ministry of Defence to take steps to develop necessary

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Udayanga Weeratunga granted bail

Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, who was remanded over the

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D.V. Chanaka criticises Government’s failure in 110 days

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka criticised the government for failing to

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Several train services to be cancelled yesterday

Several train services will be cancelled yesterday due to a shortage of locomotive

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Derailment disrupts upcountry railway line

Train services on the upcountry railway line were disrupted this afternoon following the

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Planet-warming gas levels rose more than ever in 2024

Levels of the most significant planet-warming gas in our atmosphere rose more quickly than ever previously

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Electricity tariff to be reduced by 20%

The electricity tariff will be reduced by 20% from midnight

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Gota leaves CID after statement

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeared at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to yesterday (17) and

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Sri Lanka among top 25 international travel destinations

Sri Lanka has secured the 9th spot on BBC Travel's list of the "25 Best Places to Travel in 2025."

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Student falls from school building, escapes severe injuries

A Grade 8 student from an International School in Wattala was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital

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Electricity tariff revision only after Finance Ministry’s approval

The Energy Ministry stated that the proposed electricity tariff revision would be

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Israeli security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal

The Israeli security cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal, ahead of a full cabinet meeting expected later on Friday, a statement from the prime minister's offi

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Railways probe massage incident on tourist train

The Department of Railways has launched an inquiry after a viral video showed foreign tourists receiving massages inside a train carriage.

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Police seize largest drug money haul in Sri Lanka’s history

The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) seized over Rs. 283 million in cash, the largest amount

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President returns

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to Sri Lanka today following the conclusion of his official State visit to China.

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Pope suffers bruise on right forearm due to a fall

Pope Francis sustained a bruise on his right forearm, with no fractures this morning due to a fall at Santa Marta,

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SL, China agree to push for early conclusion of FTA

Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in one package in line with the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and win-win o

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Govt. unveils relief measures to support affected SMEs

The Government has unveiled a comprehensive relief package to assist Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) grappling with financial hardships caused by recent economic upheavals.

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Opposition Leader calls for swift action against rising crimes

While highlighting that shooting incidents reported during the first 16 days in 2025, including today's

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Govt. refutes false claims tied to Deputy Minister Suriyapperuma

The Ministry of Finance has denounced allegations circulating on social media linking Deputy Minister

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AKD invites Chinese President to visit Sri Lanka

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Sri Lanka.

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Police clarify rules on high-capacity motorcycles

Sri Lanka Police has clarified regulations on high-capacity motorcycles, referencing two key government gazettes.

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CID seeks legal advice on self-proclaimed Bodhisattva

The CID, which is conducting investigations against the self-proclaimed Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Mahinda Kodithuwakku for allegedly insulting Buddhism and offending religious feelings, informed cou

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Underworld figure ’Podi Lassie’ arrested in India

Underworld figure Arumahandi Janith Madushanka Silva, alias 'Podi Lassie', has been arrested in India, police said.

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President Dissanayake holds talks with Chinese Premier

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with the Chinese Prime Minister

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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan ’stabbed 6 times’ by intruder at his home

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan suffered stab injuries after an unknown person intruded into his 11th floor

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Good to see govt. pressing ahead with my initiative - Gammanpila

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila who was the subject minister when Lanka

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Rs. 260 million pilot boat sparks concern after private excursion accident

Oficials involved in a modern, high-tech pilot boat worth around Rs. 260 million have become

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Will continue govt. business despite SJB’s decision to boycott Parliamentary Committees: Lal Kantha

The government will continue its businesses despite the decision by the Samagi Jana

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15 MoUs signed between Sri Lanka, China: Vijitha

Sri Lanka and China signed fifteen Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) following

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Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe appointed as SL Navy’s Deputy Chief of Staff

Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka

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China ready to work closely with Sri Lanka in ushering in new era of development - Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized China’s readiness to work closely

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Maddegoda, Rajeev, Abeyaratne hand over nominations for BASL election

Anura Meddegoda PC, President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), along with former BASL Secretaries Rajeev

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Cement prices to go down by Rs. 100

A bag of cement will be reduced by Rs. 100 due to the reduction of the prevailing CESS tax on cement, the

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ICFS to host University Spot Admission Day on January 18

ICFS Education Centre will host its University Spot Admission Day on 18th January 2025 at the

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Theekshana attains career-best third position in ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings

Theekshana gained four slots after finishing with four for 44 in the second match in Hamilton

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Talks underway to bring all right-wing parties together - SJB spokesman

alks are underway to bring all right-wing parties together in order to form an alliance, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) spokesman and MP S.M. Marikkar told the media yesterday.

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Over 10 private institutions eager to rent former ministerial bungalows

Following the government's decision to invite tenders for the development of state bungalows

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South Korea’s President Yoon arrested

South Korean investigators have arrested South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over

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Risk of Gal Oya river bund breach; Over 100 evacuated

Over 100 residents from more than 25 families in Senanayakapura and Samapura have

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