President calls for national unity and collective reconstruction on Thai Pongal Day
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Thai Pongal message, highlighted the festival’s profound spiritual, cultural, and environmental significance, describing it as a celebration of gratitude, renewal, and collective hope for the future. MORE..
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Dilith Jayaweera extends Thai Pongal greetings, highlights importance of social values
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UNDP confirms widespread economic fallout from Cyclone Ditwah, calls for inclusive access to recovery financing
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Opposition Leader emphasizes cultural awareness and respect for nature in Thai Pongal message
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his heartfelt wishes to Tamil communities across Sri Lanka and worldwide “wishing everyone a meaningful celebration of this cultural festival, with a true understanding of the spirit of Thai Pongal.” MORE..
PM Harini urges ‘“New Era of Revival” amid challenges in Thai Pongal message
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for Thai Pongal, has extended her heartfelt greetings to the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and abroad who celebrate the Thai Pongal festival, describing it as a proud tradition that expresses gratitude for the dignity of labour and the protection bestowed by nature. MORE..
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US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations next week, Fox News reports
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US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on PM Harini
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Technology
US approves sale of Nvidia’s advanced H200 chips to China
The US government has given chip giant Nvidia the green light to sell its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) processors in China, the Department of Commerce said on Tuesday. MORE..
Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri
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Apple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025
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Entertainment
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Mogo Studios releases trailer of Sri Lanka’s first animated film for global audience
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FM Derana announced as Official Radio Broadcaster for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
In a country where cricket is more than a sport and every delivery is felt in the heart, FM Derana was announced as the Official Radio Broadcaster in Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at a media briefing held on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at the Sea Festival Hall of the Sri Lanka Tourism Board. MORE..
No auction, just player draft for Lanka Premier League
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IOC instructs National Olympic Committee to hold AGM by end of April
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has instructed the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) to hold its Annual General Meeting /Elective General Assembly by the end of April. MORE..
Netherlands unveil ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad
Netherlands have banked on experienced campaigners in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
