Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport 9BIA) early this morning (12) for a transit stop en route to China following an official visit to South Africa. The Chinese Foreign Minister is scheduled to depart for China later this afternoon.Wang Yi was accompanied by a 17-member delegation and was welcomed by Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong and senior …
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Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 January 2026 Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and Hambantota district. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm …
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Investigations have been started on a message received to the Kuchchaveli police station on 2026.01.10 that a boy was killed by electricity in the church area of the Kuchchaveli police domination. The deceased child was 16 years old resident of Kuchchaveli area. The current investigation has revealed that the accident was also electrocuted while trying to save his goat who …
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Investigations have been started on a complaint received at the Galkiriyagama police station on 2025.01.10 that a boy was drowned in a watery attachment in the Uzana area of the Galkiriyagama police station. The deceased child was 12 years old resident of Devahuwa area. The current investigation has been revealed that the deceased child was drowned in this way while …
Continue ReadingThe low pressure area over the Gulf of Mannar is weakening further. Therefore, the influence of this system on the island’s weather is further gradually reducing. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Uva, and Eastern provinces. A few showers may occur in the North-western and Central provinces.Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places elsewhere during …
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The owner of a hotel on Marine Drive in Dehiwala has died after being shot earlier this evening, police said. According to police, two individuals consuming alcohol in front of the beachside hotel opened fire on the victim, striking him in the head. Preliminary investigations indicate that the attackers fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The motive for the …
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Sri Lankan Garments exports gain tariff – free access to the UK from 1st January
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The Opposition’s Motion of No-Confidence will be taken as an opportunity for Dialogue on Education Reforms – Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a policy is currently being formulated to ensure child protection in the use of technology. The Prime Minister made this statement yesterday (08) in Kandy while briefing the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros …
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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board officially announced today, January 9, the launch of an international exhibition titled “Sri Lanka Expo 2026” aimed at promoting Sri Lanka’s export potential and investment opportunities. The official website for the exhibition, www.srilankaexpo.lk, was also launched at the event, enabling local exhibitors and foreign buyers to register online. This international exhibition, scheduled for June 18–21, …
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Although the lives lost in the disaster cannot be replaced, the Government will provide every possible form of assistance to help the affected communities to rebuild their shattered lives, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. The President stated that his objective is to ensure that those who were affected by the disaster achieve a standard of living higher than what they …
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