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Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

Boat accident at Gregory Lake leaves vessel capsized; tourists rescued

A boat carrying tourists has capsized in the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, due to the impact of a speeding jet ski earlier today (19). MORE..

Vice President JD Vance to lead US Team for Iran talks in Pakistan: White House

US Vice President JD Vance will attend the next round of Iran talks in Pakistan along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, the White House has told CNN. MORE..

Maharagama house fire likely deliberately set by owner, police say

Investigations have revealed that the fire that broke out yesterday (18) in the upper floor of a two-storey house on the Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama, was intentionally set by the homeowner himself, police said. MORE..

$50 billion worth of oil lost in 50 days of war: Report

The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the aftershock of the crisis will be felt for months and even years to come, according to analysts and Reuters calculations. MORE..

Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan held discussions on the proposed project related to the energy hub in Trincomalee and the proposal to link India and Sri Lanka through an oil pipeline, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. MORE..

Iranian delegation to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for US talks

An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with the US, Iranian sources familiar with the negotiations say. MORE..

Visiting Indian Vice President meets Tamil Leaders in Colombo

Visiting Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday met leaders of political parties in the North and East and Indian Origin Tamil parties during his visit to Sri Lanka, reinforcing India’s commitment to the welfare of the Tamil community in the island. MORE..

26 drowning incidents reported during festive period – Police

A total of 26 people have lost their lives in drowning incidents during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, police stated. MORE..

Indian VP hands over 145 houses, concluding third phase of housing project in Sri Lanka

The third phase of the Indian housing project implemented by the Government of India in the plantation areas has officially concluded today (19). MORE..

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No corruption during coal procurement: Dy Minister | Opposition says govt. safeguarding wrongdoers (English)

No corruption during coal procurement: Dy Minister | Opposition says govt. safeguarding wrongdoers (English)

Additional buses and trains deployed to facilitate those returning to Colombo after New Year holiday (English)

Visiting Indian Vice President meets President, PM and several others to strengthen bilateral ties (English)

Public representatives comment on resignation of Energy Minister (English)

Karandeniye Sudda's brother 'SF Raju' brought to Sri Lanka after arrest in India (English)

Police Chief raises concern over rising incidents of drowning deaths (English)

CPC denies purchasing crude oil at $286 per barrel (English)

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US blockade will continue (English)

Imported coal was substandard, but no fraud occured - Minister Vijitha Herath (English)

Fuel prices may be adjusted amid global market fluctuations as govt absorbs import costs - Minister (English)

44 killed in road accidents during festive period; Drunk driving identified as a main cause: Police (English)

Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested with firearms and ammunition cache (English)

Office train services to resume as normal tomorrow; Private bus operations reduced (English)

Derana-Dialog 'Rangiri Dambulu Soorya Mangalya' draws massive crowds in Dambulla (English)

Technology

China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand

Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

Entertainment

Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction

Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction

Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications

Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list

Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list

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IPL: Pacer Matheesha Pathirana joins KKR squad in Kolkata

IPL: Pacer Matheesha Pathirana joins KKR squad in Kolkata

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Saudi Arabia fire coach Renard two months before World Cup

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