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January 11, 2026

Month: October 2024

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time in nearly a week

Israeli jets struck the southern suburbs of Beirut early Wednesday for the first time in six days, as reported by […]

Google collabs with Kairos to power AI Data Centres with nuclear energy

Google has reached an agreement to utilize small nuclear reactors for generating the substantial energy required to power its artificial […]

“Politicians don’t retire”: Mahinda on Rajapaksas’ decision to skip 2024 General Election

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced he does not plan to retire from politics, stating that the Rajapaksa family is only […]

Rehan Jayawickreme refuses MP perks if elected

Rehan Jayawickreme, the SJB candidate or the Matara district, has vowed to refuse the usual perks given to parliamentarians if […]

Govt Commits to Investigate Past Crimes and Expedite High-Profile Cases

The government will investigate all past crimes and take legal action against those responsible, while expediting seven high-profile cases, according […]

Sahara Desert flooded for the first time in decades

Striking images from the Sahara Desert reveal large lakes forming in sand dunes after the region experienced its first floods […]

Sri Lanka netball team departs for Asian championship in India

The Sri Lanka Netball Team departs for India today to compete in the 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024, scheduled […]

India and Sri Lanka near agreement on $5 billion road-rail link project

Discussions are nearing completion for a $5 billion road-and-rail link between India and Sri Lanka, with India covering the project’s […]

Mangala Wijesinghe Appointed Chairman and CEO of EDB

The Export Development Board (EDB) has appointed Mangala Wijesinghe as its new Chairman and CEO, aiming to propel the organization […]

Schools in Colombo to close tomorrow due to adverse weather

All schools in the Colombo Education Zone will be closed tomorrow (15), as announced by the Director of Education for […]