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Trump says 8 European countries will be charged 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
(Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import
tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland. MORE..
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Rare purple star sapphire, claimed to be biggest of its kind, unveiled in Sri Lanka (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world s biggest
of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million. MORE..
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Iran s leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Iran s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed President Donald Trump
for weeks of protests after rights groups said a violent crackdown by security forces had claimed thousands of lives. MORE..
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Education reform process will not be reversed - PM Harini (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed that the ongoing education reform
process will proceed without hindrance, emphasizing that the government has not taken a single step back from implementing transformative changes in the education sector. MORE..
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Demerit points system for traffic offences to be implemented from July-end (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The demerit points system for drivers who violate traffic laws is scheduled to be
implemented from the end of July, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera. MORE..
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Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing near Makassar, with videos
circulating on social media appearing to show debris on a mountain close to the area where contact with the plane was lost, according to flight-tracking data and local media reports. MORE..
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Minister Nalinda Jayatissa calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, and Deputy Minister of
Health Dr Hansaka Wijemuni have paid a visit to the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and received their blessings. MORE..
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Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town
early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. MORE..
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Special announcement on 2025 A'L Home Economics practical exam (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka, has issued a special announcement
regarding the practical examination for the subject of Home Economics for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A'L) Examination (2025). MORE..
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MP Asoka Ranwala s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Former Speaker and National People s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala s
wife has been hospitalized following a car accident, Biyagama Police said. MORE..
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Several train services including night mail trains to resume (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The Railway Department of Sri Lanka has taken steps to resume several train services,
including the night mail trains from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, which were suspended due to Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
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Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (17) was recorded at the Nuwara Eliya
Meteorological Station at 8.0 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
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Three associates of Dubai Ishara arrested with heroin in Gampola (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Three suspects involved in the sale of narcotics linked to Dubai Isharaa major drug
trafficker operating a local drug network from Dubaiwere arrested by the Gampola Police this morning (17). MORE..
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Sri Lanka welcomes over 130,000 tourists in first 15 days of 2026 (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of
131,898 tourists visited the country during the first 15 days of 2026. MORE..
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Indian Army constructs third Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka, restoring connectivity (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The Indian Army has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka s
B-492 Highway, linking Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province, restoring a critical lifeline that was severed for over a month following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
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Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not
go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland. MORE..
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Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
A 67-year-old father of two was killed following an assault at a residence in the
Kadawatgama area of Madawachchiya yesterday (16). MORE..
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Eric Meyer tipped to be appointed next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Eric Meyer is set to be appointed as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka,
according to reports indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated him for the diplomatic post. MORE..
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Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and more to Gaza board of peace (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The White House has announced names of the so-called Board of Peace that will, under
President Donald Trump s plan, supervise the temporary governance of Gaza. MORE..
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Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of the country (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The Meteorology Department states that mainly dry weather will prevail over
most parts of the island. MORE..
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President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import
tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland. MORE..>> Read More
Rare purple star sapphire, claimed to be biggest of its kind, unveiled in Sri Lanka (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world s biggest
of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million. MORE..>> Read More
Iran s leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Iran s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed President Donald Trump
for weeks of protests after rights groups said a violent crackdown by security forces had claimed thousands of lives. MORE..>> Read More
Education reform process will not be reversed - PM Harini (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed that the ongoing education reform
process will proceed without hindrance, emphasizing that the government has not taken a single step back from implementing transformative changes in the education sector. MORE..>> Read More
Demerit points system for traffic offences to be implemented from July-end (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The demerit points system for drivers who violate traffic laws is scheduled to be
implemented from the end of July, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera. MORE..>> Read More
Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing near Makassar, with videos
circulating on social media appearing to show debris on a mountain close to the area where contact with the plane was lost, according to flight-tracking data and local media reports. MORE..>> Read More
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, and Deputy Minister of
Health Dr Hansaka Wijemuni have paid a visit to the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and received their blessings. MORE..>> Read More
Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town
early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. MORE..>> Read More
Special announcement on 2025 A'L Home Economics practical exam (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka, has issued a special announcement
regarding the practical examination for the subject of Home Economics for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A'L) Examination (2025). MORE..>> Read More
MP Asoka Ranwala s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Former Speaker and National People s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala s
wife has been hospitalized following a car accident, Biyagama Police said. MORE..>> Read More
Several train services including night mail trains to resume (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The Railway Department of Sri Lanka has taken steps to resume several train services,
including the night mail trains from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, which were suspended due to Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..>> Read More
Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (17) was recorded at the Nuwara Eliya
Meteorological Station at 8.0 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..>> Read More
Three associates of Dubai Ishara arrested with heroin in Gampola (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Three suspects involved in the sale of narcotics linked to Dubai Isharaa major drug
trafficker operating a local drug network from Dubaiwere arrested by the Gampola Police this morning (17). MORE..>> Read More
Sri Lanka welcomes over 130,000 tourists in first 15 days of 2026 (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of
131,898 tourists visited the country during the first 15 days of 2026. MORE..>> Read More
Indian Army constructs third Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka, restoring connectivity (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The Indian Army has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka s
B-492 Highway, linking Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province, restoring a critical lifeline that was severed for over a month following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..>> Read More
Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not
go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland. MORE..>> Read More
Son arrested for assaulting father to death in Madawachchiya (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
A 67-year-old father of two was killed following an assault at a residence in the
Kadawatgama area of Madawachchiya yesterday (16). MORE..>> Read More
Eric Meyer tipped to be appointed next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
Eric Meyer is set to be appointed as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka,
according to reports indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated him for the diplomatic post. MORE..>> Read More
Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and more to Gaza board of peace (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The White House has announced names of the so-called Board of Peace that will, under
President Donald Trump s plan, supervise the temporary governance of Gaza. MORE..>> Read More
Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of the country (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
The Meteorology Department states that mainly dry weather will prevail over
most parts of the island. MORE..>> Read More
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Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind - ABC News (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind ABC News
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Sri Lanka Church works to ‘keep hope alive’ after devastating floods - Vatican News (Thu, 15 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka: UN Finds Systemic Sexual Violence During Civil War - Human Rights Watch (Thu, 15 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka ranked 93rd in Henley Passport Index 2026 with access to 39 destinations - Ada Derana (Thu, 15 Jan 2026)
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Ex-Hong Kong cricketer completes charity run across Sri Lanka in record 6½ days - South China Morning Post (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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US ambassador bids warm farewell to leaders accused of war crimes - Tamil Guardian (Fri, 16 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind - The Sun Chronicle (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka cyclone: More than a million still need aid weeks after Ditwah floods - UN News (Fri, 26 Dec 2025)
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Sri Lanka: Report on conflict-related sexual violence - ohchr (Tue, 13 Jan 2026)
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‘A torture that never stops’: Sri Lanka failing survivors of conflict sexual violence, UN says - UN News (Tue, 13 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka Biggest Sapphire - GazetteXtra (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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BLOG: Drury students experience Sri Lanka as part of Study Abroad program - Drury University (Thu, 15 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind - Ottumwa Courier (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind - livingstonenterprise.net (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka Biggest Sapphire - The Herald Journal (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha creates U19 World Cup history - ICC (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka Biggest Sapphire - The Herald Journal (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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India defeat Bangladesh and Sri Lanka bag huge win in U19WC - ICC (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka vs Japan Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka U19 crush Japan by 203 runs in dominant win - Times of India (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka openers etch a historic stand | U19 CWC 2026 - ICC (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Indian Army develops third 120-feet-long Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka - The Economic Times (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Sri Lanka launches targeted tourism drive to meet 2026 arrival goals - Xinhua (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Bangladesh ask ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka - The Indian Express (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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Eric Meyer tipped to be appointed next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka - Ada Derana (Sat, 17 Jan 2026)
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