Let us build a prosperous nation free of racism and rich in national unity – President says at the Northern Province Thai Pongal Festival

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government’s objective is to build a prosperous country free of racism and filled with national unity, where all citizens can live with dignity regardless of the language they speak or the religion they practise. The President made these remarks this afternoon (15) while participating in the Northern Province Thai Pongal Festival held at …

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Man, 37, admits murdering woman who was found on street

A 37-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman who was found on a street in Cardiff. Niwunhellage Dona Nirodha Kalapni Niwunhella, known as Nirodha, 32, died at the scene at South Morgan Place in Riverside on 21 August. Thisara Weragalage, from Pentwyn, previously denied her murder, but at a hearing at Newport Crown Court on Monday …

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Singapore’s opposition leader stripped of title after conviction for lying

Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition in parliament, Pritam Singh, has been stripped of his title by the prime minister following a vote by lawmakers. The vote took place on Wednesday in parliament, which is overwhelmingly dominated by the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP). The move follows Singh’s conviction for lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. Singh has consistently maintained …

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What is the primary objective of the Prajashakthi National Movement – Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage

The primary objective of the Prajashakthi National Movement is not only to economically empower the people, but also to strengthen their education and health, thereby building a developed and resilient human community – Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannilage Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Dr. Upali Pannilage stated that the …

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One person killed and another person injured in an unauthorized power strike

Investigations have been started on a message received at the Weligama police station at night (14) that two people were killed and another person was injured in electric strike in Kammalgoda area of Weligama police station. The deceased was 66 years old and the injured is 22 years old residents of Koledanda, Weligama area. The current investigation has revealed the …

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A suspect arrested in Ranmala robbery and motorcycle theft

A group of officers at Moratuwa police station has arrested a man who was riding on a motorbike at the Moratuwa police domination on 2026.01.13 with 07 grams of heroin and 500 mg of motorbike. The suspect is 36 years old from Molape, Moratuwa area. Further investigations conducted into the suspect has revealed that a suspect wants gold robbery and …

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 15 JANUARY 2026

Showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from today (15th). Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 4.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the …

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The Committee on High Posts approves the nominations of three new Ambassadors and a new High Commissioner

The nominations for the appointments of three new Ambassadors and a new High Commissioner have been approved by the Committee on High Posts of Parliament. Moreover, the Committee has also granted approval for the appointment of a Secretary to the Ministry. This was when the said Committee Chaired by Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Prime Minister met recently (Jan. 09) in …

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Attention of the Sectoral Oversight Committee Drawn to Two Amendment Bills

The attention of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection was drawn to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill.  Discussions on these Bills took place at a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, held in Parliament on 9th January 2026, under the chairmanship of …

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