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IMF fact-finding mission to visit Sri Lanka from January 22–28

IMF fact-finding mission to visit Sri Lanka from January 22–28

European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island

A 15-strong French military contingent has arrived in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, as several European states send soldiers there as part of a so-called reconnaissance mission. MORE..

Veteran singer Raju Bandara passes away

Veteran singer and musician Raju Bandara has passed away at the age of 65, according to family sources.

Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after ‘threat’ alert

A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing Thursday at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport after a passenger created an in-flight wireless network whose name contained a bomb threat, an airlines spokesperson said. MORE..

President launches construction of 50MW HayWind wind power project in Mannar

In line with the Government’s policy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, construction of the 50-megawatt wind power project developed by Hayleys Fentons Limited in Mannar was officially launched this morning (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

CAA raids fuel station in Beruwala hoarding petrol

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a fuel station in Beruwala for allegedly concealing fuel stocks and selling fuel at higher prices after claiming that Octane 92 petrol was unavailable. MORE..

Industry bodies flag gaps in Draft National Electricity Policy

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with several leading industry chambers associations, have submitted joint observations on the Draft National Electricity Policy, stating that a number of critical issues have not been adequately addressed. MORE..

Showers expected in several districts tomorrow

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (16) while mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

Three traders fined Rs. 1 mln each for selling rice at inflated prices

The Welisara Magistrate’s Court has fined three traders Rs. 1 million each for selling rice at inflated prices above the stipulated control prices. MORE..

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. MORE..

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Thai Pongal celebrations held across Sri Lanka (English)

Thai Pongal celebrations held across Sri Lanka (English)

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Thai Pongal Day celebrations held in Jaffna under the patronage of President Dissanayake (English)

FM Derana announced as Official Radio Broadcaster for T20 World Cup 2026 (English)

Mogo Studios releases trailer of Sri Lanka's first animated film for global audience (English)

TV Derana awarded as Sri Lanka's leading media brand at Superbrands 2025 Awards Ceremony (English)

Education reforms a central pillar of govt's vision for national development - PM (English)

Education activities for Grade 1 to commence on Jan. 29 under revised curriculum (English)

UNDP's assessment confirms widespread economic fallout from Cyclone Ditwah (English)

Trinco Buddha statue incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others remanded (English)

Education reforms related to Grade 6 deferred to 2027; Grade1 reforms to proceed (English)

Wimal Weerawansa ends 'Satyagraha' against education reforms (English)

Cabinet nod to increase minimum purchasing price of Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties (English)

Govt committed to upholding strict financial discipline - President (English)

Technology

Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month

Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month

Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuation

Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuation

US approves sale of Nvidia’s advanced H200 chips to China

US approves sale of Nvidia’s advanced H200 chips to China

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

Entertainment

K-Pop sensation BTS announces return with new world tour

K-Pop sensation BTS announces return with new world tour

Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68

Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68

One Direction famed Zayn Malik teases first-ever world tour in 2026

One Direction famed Zayn Malik teases first-ever world tour in 2026

Mogo Studios releases trailer of Sri Lanka’s first animated film for global audience

Mogo Studios releases trailer of Sri Lanka’s first animated film for global audience

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Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown

Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown

FM Derana announced as Official Radio Broadcaster for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

No auction, just player draft for Lanka Premier League

IOC instructs National Olympic Committee to hold AGM by end of April

Netherlands unveil ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad