Upgrading of 76 rural roads begins under “Punarudayata Maga” programme

2026-01-02   |   Business

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

2026-01-02   |   General

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

2026-01-02   |   Politics

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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Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar

2026-01-02   |   Politics

Approximately 40 individuals lost their lives and around 100 were injured, many severely, after an explosion occurred at a busy bar during a New Year...

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Three including 2 women stabbed to death in Mawanella; suspect arrested

2026-01-02   |   General

Three people, including two women, were killed in a stabbing incident in the Kondeniya area of Sri Lanka's Mawanella Police Division, according to pol...

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President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims

2026-01-02   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter at Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple in Welgala, Poojapitiya, Kandy, this afternoon (01) to...

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One killed, 02 injured in shooting incident in Kaduwela

2026-01-02   |   General

A shooting incident in Kaduwela resulted in one death and two injuries. The event took place last night (01) between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Menik...

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No extension of school hours this year - Education Ministry

2026-01-02   |   General

The Education Ministry has announced that school hours will not be extended this year. They expressed worries about the negative impact on schools and...

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CAA collects over Rs. 285 mln in fines from raids in 2025

2026-01-02   |   General

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has gathered more than Rs. 285 million in fines from inspections conducted throughout the past year. These fines ...

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79-year old woman attacked to death following dispute in Agalawatta

2026-01-02   |   General

A 79-year-old woman was fatally attacked yesterday (1) by her husband, an 84-year-old man, in the Delpawatta area of Agalawatta, according to police r...

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