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January 11, 2026

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Major General Lasantha Rodrigo and Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda Appointed as New Army and Navy Commanders

The Ministry of Defence has announced the appointments of Major General Lasantha Rodrigo as the new Commander of the Sri […]

Protest Blocks Anuradhapura-Thanthirimale Road Over Wild Elephant Issues

A group of individuals has blocked the Anuradhapura to Thanthirimale road at Oyamaduwa in a demonstration seeking solutions for the […]

AKD to Launch ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Initiative on January 1, 2025

The government is poised to unveil the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative on January 1, 2025, under the leadership of President […]

Jimmy Carter Dies at 100 Leaving A Legacy of Peace and Humility

Jimmy Carter, the dedicated Georgia peanut farmer who served as the 39th U.S. president, passed away at his home in […]

India Observes National Mourning for Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

The Indian government has announced a seven-day national mourning period following the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who […]

Sri Lankan Passenger Dies in Emergency Landing at Erbil International Airport

A Sri Lankan woman facing health issues prompted a plane to make an emergency landing at Erbil International Airport in […]

African Swine Fever Poses Grave Threat to Sri Lanka’s Wild Boar Population

Sri Lanka is at risk of losing its entire wild boar population due to African swine fever, which has already […]

Meteorology Department Warns of Showers Across Multiple Provinces

The Department of Meteorology reports that several spells of rain are expected in the Northern, North-central, Eastern provinces, and Matale […]

New Nighttime Traffic Protocols Implemented by Acting Inspector General of Police

The Acting Inspector General of Police has announced updated procedures for officers on night traffic duty regarding vehicle stops. It […]

Sri Lanka welcomes its 2 millionth tourist in 2024

A couple from Thailand who arrived onboard a SriLankan Airlines flight today marked the two millionth tourist arrival in Sri […]