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IMF raises India’s GDP growth projection

IMF raises India’s GDP growth projection

Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara’s FR petition

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has withdrawn the Fundamental Rights petition he filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the South Korean visa issue. MORE..

SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident

A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver attached to the Kebithigollewa Depot has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of causing the death of a person. MORE..

Donald Trump sets US$ 1 billion price tag for Board of Peace membership

A draft charter of the Gaza “Board of Peace,” sent to about 60 countries by the Trump administration in the United States, reportedly calls for members to contribute US$ 1 billion in cash if they want their membership to last more than three years. MORE..

Highest temperature recorded in Ratnapura, lowest from Nuwara Eliya

The highest temperature in the country today (19) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 32.9°C, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..

Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 150,000

A total of 158,787 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..

Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked

Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said on Monday, after authorities shut communications while they used massive force to crush protests in the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. MORE..

GMOA announces island-wide trade union action from Friday

A decision has been taken to launch a continuous island-wide trade union action starting January 23, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced. MORE..

Transport Minister promises corruption-free development

The present administration aims to advance the country’s development without theft or corruption, the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayaka stated. MORE..

Colombo HC records witness evidence in case against Mervyn Silva

The case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Mervyn Silva, over allegations that he acquired assets in excess of his lawful income during his tenure as a minister, was taken up again before the Colombo High Court today. MORE..

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India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS’ digital currencies

India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS’ digital currencies

‘Send Your Name to the Moon’: NASA opens public participation for Artemis II mission

‘Send Your Name to the Moon’: NASA opens public participation for Artemis II mission

European Space Agency hit by cyberattacks, hundreds of gigabytes of data stolen by hackers

European Space Agency hit by cyberattacks, hundreds of gigabytes of data stolen by hackers

Nasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission

Nasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission

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Zoe Saldaña dethrones Scarlett Johansson as highest-grossing actor of all time

Zoe Saldaña dethrones Scarlett Johansson as highest-grossing actor of all time

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‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot

Netflix inks global deal to stream Sony Pictures’ films after theatrical window

Netflix inks global deal to stream Sony Pictures’ films after theatrical window

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U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 106 runs

U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 106 runs

Bangladesh could be replaced by Scotland: Report

Malinda Pushpakumara becomes fourth Sri Lankan to 1,000 first-class wickets

England cricket team arrives in Sri Lanka for white-ball tour

AFCON 2025: Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win final in chaotic finish