Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. Following a large-scale strike on Venezuela on Saturday, Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces and removed from the country. The pair have been indicted on drug charges in New York. In an initial response, UK …
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For months, US spies had been monitoring Venezuelan President’s Nicolas Maduro’s every move. A small team, including one source within the Venezuelan government, had been observing where the 63-year-old slept, what he ate, what he wore and even, according to top military officials, “his pets”. Then, in early December, a planned mission dubbed “Operation Absolute Resolve” was finalised. It was …
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During a search operation carried out on 01 Jan 26 in the lagoon area of Negombo, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 224kg of smuggled Kendu leaves. The search was carried out by SLNS Kelani, in the Western Naval Command, leading to the recovery of 06 suspicious sacks in the lagoon area of Negombo. Those sacks contained over 224kg of …
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In line with the “A Nation United” National Mission, aimed at safeguarding future generations from the threat of narcotics, the Sri Lanka Navy has intensified drug-interdiction operations across the island. These efforts are carried out through a collaborative approach involving local and foreign maritime stakeholders as well as law enforcement agencies. Accordingly, naval operations conducted during the year 2025 led …
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The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka continues to influence the island’s weather. Accordingly, showery condition is expected to enhance over the Northern, Eastern, and Uva Provinces during the coming days from January 5th. Showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. A few showers will occur …
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The Registrar General’s Department has issued death registration certificates to around 80% of those who lost their lives in landslides and floods triggered by Cyclone “Ditwah,” Registrar General Ms.Sasidevi Jaldeepan said. According to the department, death certificates have so far been issued for 519 victims, while arrangements are underway to issue certificates for a further 92 identified individuals. Accordingly, if …
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The Ministry of Education has issued instructions regarding the revision of school timetables and the deployment of academic staff for 2026 under the new education reforms. According to the guidelines, school hours will remain unchanged, running from 7.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. throughout the year. The Ministry also stated that the new education reform process will be implemented for Grades …
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Ensure projects are completed on time and handed over to the public without delay – President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that all housing projects planned under the 2026 Budget allocations are completed within the stipulated timeframes and handed over to the public without delay. The President also emphasized the need to bring the monitoring and …
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The renovated Thalpe Railway Station was inaugurated today (02), marking the first railway station to be upgraded under the Dream Destination project implemented as part of the Clean Sri Lanka programme. The renovation initiative is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and the Clean Sri Lanka programme, with the support of the private sector …
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Two women and a man have been injured and admitted to Mawanella hospital after an assault committed by a man in Kondeniya area of Mawanella police station this evening 2026.01.01 Have done it. The deceased and the deceased are residents of Kondeniya, Mawanella area who passed 52,57 and 66 years old. 35 years old injured is being treated as a …
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