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US Ambassador Julie Chung to leave Sri Lanka on Jan 16

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Ambassador Julie Chung will leave Sri Lanka on January 16, ending almost four years as the United States’ top diplomat in Colombo, according to...

Three arrested for attempting to sell elephant tusks for Rs. 20mn

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Three suspects were arrested on Monday (05 Jan) in Mawanella with two elephant tusks that were to be sold for Rs. 20 million, according...

Donald Trump says US to take sanctioned Venezuelan oil to American...

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Donald Trump has said Venezuelan authorities will turn over 30mn to 50mn barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, in a sign his administration...

New Zealand T20 World Cup Squad Announced

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Jacob Duffy is set for his first senior World Cup after being included in an experienced 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20...

Heavy rain floods roads in Galle (Video)

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Several roads in Galle were submerged due to the heavy rainfall experienced in the area today (06).  It is reported that the Galle–Wakwella road near...

Sri Lanka T20I squad for Pakistan series announced

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PAKISTAN TOUR OF SRI LANKA 2026: SRI LANKA SQUAD Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named the following 18-member men’s squad for the T20I series against...

Sajith slams proposed electricity hike amid post-disaster struggles

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that at a time when people are already struggling due to disasters, fuel prices have been increased, and now...

Energy Minister assures 30% cut in electricity tariffs within 03 years

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Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured that the government will implement its promise of reducing electricity tariffs. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Jayakody said...

Govt announces housing loans, pension plans for migrant workers

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, says that in 2026, Sri Lanka entered into several beneficial agreements with foreign...

Five dead after drinking suspected illegal substance, police say

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At least five people have died after allegedly consuming an illicit alcoholic beverage in the Wennappuwa–Marawila area, police said. The bodies of three individuals suspected...