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January 08, 2026
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Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha Technical Officer Arrested Over Bribery Allegations

A Technical Officer attached to the Welisara Sub-Office of the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The arrest follows allegations that the officer accepted a bribe of Rs. 50,000 in return for approving a building plan despite identified shortcomings. The operation was conducted based on […]

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January 08, 2026
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Committee Appointed to Probe Gregory Lake Seaplane Accident

A special committee has been appointed to investigate the accident involving a Cessna seaplane that occurred yesterday during a landing attempt at Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya. The committee is chaired by Captain Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and comprises specialists from several engineering and technical disciplines. Captain Rambukwella stated […]

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January 07, 2026
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SJB MP Commends Trump’s Stand on Protecting Christians in Nigeria

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardana has conveyed his appreciation to US President Donald Trump for his stance on protecting persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria. In a letter addressed to President Trump, MP Jayawardana praised what he described as the US President’s decisive action in drawing attention to violence, killings, and attacks targeting Catholics […]

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January 07, 2026
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Two Pilots Injured in Seaplane Crash at Gregory Lake

Two pilots were injured after a seaplane crashed into Gregory Lake during a landing attempt this afternoon, police said. The incident occurred at around 12:30 p.m. while the aircraft was preparing to land at the lake. Both pilots were rescued and admitted to the Nuwara Eliya Hospital for treatment. The seaplane had arrived in Nuwara […]

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January 07, 2026
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Depression Forming in Bay of Bengal Triggers Heavy Rain Warning

The Department of Meteorology has warned that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, is likely to intensify into a depression and move west-northwest toward the island’s eastern coast. As a result, rainfall is expected to increase from tomorrow, January 8, particularly across the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central […]

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January 07, 2026
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Construction of New Homes for Cyclone-Affected Families to Begin This Week

The Ministry of Defence has announced that the construction of new houses for families whose homes were destroyed by recent cyclone-related disasters will begin this week. Additional Secretary to the Ministry, K.G. Dharmathilaka, stated that all necessary instructions and preparations for the housing reconstruction program have already been finalized. He further noted that 92% of […]

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January 06, 2026
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Family Dispute Ends in Tragedy as House Fire Claims Three Lives in Anuradhapura

A devastating incident stemming from a family dispute claimed three lives in the Galenbindunuwewa, Padikaramaduwa area of Anuradhapura early this morning (6), police said. According to authorities, a father allegedly set fire to the family residence using kerosene or petrol following ongoing domestic tensions. The blaze resulted in the deaths of the man, his wife, […]

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January 05, 2026
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President AKD Urges Efficient Use of 2026 Budget Allocations

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need for the efficient and timely utilization of funds allocated under the 2026 Budget, despite prevailing financial constraints. Speaking at a meeting with Ministry Secretaries held at the Presidential Secretariat today (January 5), the President stated that the 2026 Budget was formulated based on national priorities and stressed […]

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January 05, 2026
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Heavy Rain Forecast for Five Provinces From January 8

The Department of Meteorology has issued a special advisory warning of increased rainfall in several parts of the country beginning January 8. The advisory, released at 3:30 p.m. today, states that a low-level atmospheric disturbance over the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to intensify in the coming days. As a result, […]