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US says it ‘supports’ UK Chagos Islands deal

US says it ‘supports’ UK Chagos Islands deal

President holds talks with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Delhi

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met US President Donald Trump’s Special Representative for South and Central Asia and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Delhi this morning (18). MORE..

Low pressure system persists in Bay of Bengal; 128 mm rainfall in Batticaloa

The highest rainfall of 128.9 mm was recorded from Batticaloa yesterday (17), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

Vatican says it will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

The Vatican will not participate in U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” initiative, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s top diplomatic official, said on Tuesday while adding that efforts to handle crisis situations should be managed by the United Nations. MORE..

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Water supply to several areas in Colombo disrupted due to pipeline breakdown

Water supply to several areas in and around Colombo has been disrupted today following a sudden breakdown in the main transmission pipeline from Ambatale to Dehiwala, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced. MORE..

Upali Pannilage named in committee probing controversial release of 323 containers

Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage has been appointed as a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee tasked with investigating the release of 323 containers without proper physical inspection. MORE..

Iran says ‘guiding principles’ agreed with US at nuclear talks

Iran has said it has reached an understanding with the US on the main “guiding principles” to resolve their dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme. MORE..

Govt. to obtain US$50 million from World Bank for Digital Transformation Project

The government has decided to obtain the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) fund equal to US$ 50 million from the World Bank Group to implement the Sri Lanka Digital Transformation Project. MORE..

Christians to observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins

Christians across the world are preparing for Lent through prayer, fasting and community service as the 40-day period of reflection approaches. MORE..

Woman killed, child injured in Mahiyanganaya bus accident

A woman has been killed while a child sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred near the 48th milepost on the Mahiyanganaya– Diyatalawa road, police stated. MORE..

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Racist and extremist groups are attempting to regain power - Minister Lal Kantha (English)

Racist and extremist groups are attempting to regain power - Minister Lal Kantha (English)

Police obtain detention order to question two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder (English)

Cabinet approves resolution to secure US$ 400 million from World Bank to support ongoing reforms (English)

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2025 O/L Exam to begin tomorrow at 3,545 centres across Sri Lanka (English)

Late Prof. Tissa Vitharana laid to rest amidst tributes from all factions of the political sphere (English)

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India World Cup game was made possible due to Sri Lanka President's intervention – Pakistan Minister (English)

Police identify four suspects in Akuregoda shooting; Major operation underway to nab perpetrators (English)

Several factions vehemently oppose CEB's proposal to increase electricity tariffs (English)

Bar Association members decide to refrain from appearing in courts tomorrow (English)

Maha Shivaratri celebrated with devotion; Religious rituals held at Kovils across Sri Lanka (English)

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CEB proposes 13.56% increase in electricity tariffs for second quarter of 2026 (English)

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Adani Group to invest $100 billion in renewable-powered AI data centres by 2035

Adani Group to invest $100 billion in renewable-powered AI data centres by 2035

French President praises India’s growing global influence in innovation

French President praises India’s growing global influence in innovation

YouTube restored after suffering outage for two hours

YouTube restored after suffering outage for two hours

YouTube down in USA: Tens of thousands of users face problems amid outage

YouTube down in USA: Tens of thousands of users face problems amid outage

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Bad Bunny makes history with new career milestone

Bad Bunny makes history with new career milestone

Man charged with terrorism offences over Taylor Swift concert attack plot

Man charged with terrorism offences over Taylor Swift concert attack plot

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95

‘Wuthering Heights’ dominates global box office with $82 million, ‘GOAT’ scores $47.6 million worldwide

‘Wuthering Heights’ dominates global box office with $82 million, ‘GOAT’ scores $47.6 million worldwide

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Matheesha Pathirana likely to be ruled out of 2026 T20 World Cup

Matheesha Pathirana likely to be ruled out of 2026 T20 World Cup

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