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Maduro arrives in New York after capture by US forces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Hours after a dramatic military operation ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from power and removed him from the country Saturday, President Donald Trump said the United Stat... Read More


JVP condemns US move against Venezuela's sovereignty and President Maduro

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has strongly condemned the recent United States military actions in Venezuela, including the reported move to take President Nicolas Maduro and... Read More


Education Ministry receives Committee Report on Grade 6 module

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Minister of Education Vijitha Herath has emphasized that the future development of the country depends on educational reforms, describing education as an investment in the nation'... Read More


Former Sathosa Transport Manager remanded until January 9

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Ratnamalala has been remanded until January 9 following his arrest on charges of aiding and abetting the criminal misuse of state property.... Read More


Schools reopen tomorrow for first term of 2026 academic year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- All schools are set to commence the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year from tomorrow (05). Accordingly, government and government-approved private schools, a... Read More


Dilith pledges support if Prez Anura opposes US actions on Venezuela

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Sri Lanka's opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera has said he expects President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to oppose what he described as actions taken by Washington against Venezuela, ple... Read More


Politically motivated attempts to misrepresent new education reforms; full investigation of Grade 6 module underway

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasooriya today (04) expressed regret over what she described as politically motivated attempts to distort facts surrounding... Read More


More than 100 shelter overnight in Japan shrine due to heavy snow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- More than 100 people have had to shelter in a shrine on a mountain top in Japan after heavy snowfall cut off access by road. Around 130 people were forced to spend the night in t... Read More


Colombo mayor speaks out against misogynistic attacks targeting PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has spoken out against harassment and misogyny directed at women in leadership, referring to recent attacks targeting Prime Minister Dr. Harin... Read More


Enhanced rainfall expected across several provinces from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka continues to influence the island's weather. Accordingly, showery condition is expected to enhance over the ... Read More