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January 12, 2026

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Myanmar’s Economy Forecast to Contract Amid Flooding

Myanmar’s economy is forecast to contract this year, the World Bank said Wednesday, as flooding and fighting take a severe […]

Electricity Tariff Revision to be finalized in January 2024

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the final decision on the electricity tariff revision will […]

Former Police Officers Convicted 19 Years After Incident

Former police officers have been convicted and fined for impersonating officials and threatening residents during a 2005 incident in Kohombagasthalawa, […]

Health Ministry Addresses Potential Temporary Medicine Shortages

Sri Lankan Health Minister and Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa has acknowledged the possibility of a temporary shortage of one or […]

Adani Ports Withdraws Funding For Sri Lankan Port Project

Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, the billionaire Gautam Adani-led conglomerate, has announced that it will use its own resources to […]

Netanyahu Takes the Stand in Historic Corruption Trial Amid Ongoing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his long-standing corruption trial on Tuesday, marking the first time a sitting prime […]

Six lion cubs birthed at Ruhunu Ridhiagama Safari Park

Dora, a lioness at Ruhunu Ridhiagama Safari Park, recently became a mother to three adorable cubs, adding to the bustling […]

Digital Driving Licenses to Replace Current Ones

The government has approved the rollout of digital driving licenses, as announced by Cabinet spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa. He emphasized […]

Controversy Over Speaker Asoka Ranwala’s Doctorate Title

Asoka Sapumal Ranwala’s academic credentials face investigation following the removal of the title “Dr.” from his profile on the Sri […]

US imposes sanctions on Kapila Chandrasena, Udayanga Weeratunga

The United States has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on two Sri Lankans — Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan […]