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10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme launch today

The inauguration of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme will take place in Colombo today (13). MORE..

Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if US President Donald Trump did not move quickly to secure the Arctic island, Interfax reported on Monday (Jan 12). MORE..

Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach

Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Ahungalla Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. MORE..

Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena

An individual linked to a criminal incident has been arrested with a firearm in Thalahena yesterday (12), police stated. MORE..

Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties to Iran, a move that could put pressure on Tehran as anti-government protests enter a third week. MORE..

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today

Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces today (13), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court

Myanmar wanted to erase the Rohingya people through its use of “genocidal policies”, The Gambia’s foreign minister Dawda Jallow has told the UN’s top court. MORE..

Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks

Approximately 4,800 landslides have been identified through satellite-based assessments conducted following Cyclone Ditwah, the Director General of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, Kumari Meegahakotuwa stated. MORE..

Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US

Iran said on Monday it is keeping communications open with the U.S. as President Donald Trump weighed responses to a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, which pose one of the stiffest challenges to clerical rule since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. MORE..

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NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa spearheads Satyagraha campaign against education reforms (English)

NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa spearheads Satyagraha campaign against education reforms (English)

Opposition factions seek intervention of Chief Prelates to halt proposed education reforms (English)

SJB MP Prasad Siriwardena summoned to CID over remarks made on education reforms (English)

Minister Lal Kantha’s statement directed at clergy met with stern opposition from various groups (English)

Education system cannot be transformed overnight PM presents her case for reforms (English)

Sri Lanka's Education Reforms: Education sector stakeholders have their say (English)

Showery conditions across Sri Lanka subsides; A/L Exams to resume tomorrow (English)

Implement education reforms after comprehensive two-year study; Maha Sangha tells PM (English)

Death toll in Galenbindunawewa house fire rises as 15-yr-old girl succumbs to injuries (English)

Opposition parties stage protest against proposed education reforms (English)

More details revealed after restaurant owner shot dead by gunmen in Dehiwala (English)

Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to weaken and cross coast line close to Mullaitivu (English)

SJB files complaint with Bribery Comm. over Grade 6 English module (English)

Ex-minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded (English)

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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia’s social media ban

Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia’s social media ban

Apple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025

Apple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025

Online shopping in future will be AI-driven, says Google CEO

Online shopping in future will be AI-driven, says Google CEO

ISRO spy satellite launch tomorrow to boost India’s private space ecosystem

ISRO spy satellite launch tomorrow to boost India’s private space ecosystem

Entertainment

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

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners

Chalamet beats DiCaprio at Hollywood’s Golden Globes

Chalamet beats DiCaprio at Hollywood’s Golden Globes

Hollywood stars battle for awards at 2026 Golden Globes

Hollywood stars battle for awards at 2026 Golden Globes

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Australia great Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket

Australia great Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket

Michael Carrick favourite for Man Utd caretaker role

Nabi, Eisakhil become first father-son duo to bat together in top-tier T20 league

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in rain-hit third T20I to level series

Shanaka stars as Sri Lanka post 160/6 in must win encounter against Pakistan