No extension of school hours this year - Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has decided not to extend school hours this year, citing concerns over the adverse effects on schools and the transport system in several areas due to the recent disasters.
- CAA collects over Rs. 285 mln in fines from raids in 2025
- 79-year old woman attacked to death following dispute in Agalawatta
- Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist
- Vijay’s last film Jana Nayagan clocks record advance sales, earns INR 150 mln worldwide
- Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing off Jaffna
- President receives blessings from Chief Prelates of Amarapura and Ramanna Maha Nikayas
- China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
- Litro Gas expected to maintain prices for January
- Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan kill at least 17 people
- CEB seeks 11.57% electricity tariff hike for Q1 2026
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President receives blessings from Chief Prelates of Amarapura and Ramanna Maha Nikayas
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President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims
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NIE Director General temporarily steps down pending inquiry into ‘Grade 6 module’ controversy
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Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan kill at least 17 people
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President receives blessings from Chief Prelates of Amarapura and Ramanna Maha Nikayas
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France plans social media ban for children under 15
France will make a fresh attempt to protect children from excessive screen time, proposing a ban on social media access for children under 15 by next September, according to a draft law seen by AFP. MORE..
China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
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Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI
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Meta said on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms. MORE..
Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year, study finds
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Entertainment
Vijay’s last film Jana Nayagan clocks record advance sales, earns INR 150 mln worldwide
After a massive audio launch in Malaysia for his film Jana Nayagan, advance bookings have now begun for ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s upcoming political actioner. MORE..
Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist
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Brian King Joseph, a violinist and finalist of season 13 of America’s Got Talent, is suing Will Smith, claiming he was fired for reporting an incident of sexual harassment. MORE..
MTV shuts down remaining music channels worldwide after 44 years on air
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“Zootopia 2” breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film
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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2” surpassed 2019’s “Frozen 2” to become its highest-grossing film ever, the company said on Wednesday, marking a bright spot in a year when global box office continues to trail pre-pandemic levels. MORE..
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UAE
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Retiring Khawaja criticises ‘racial stereotypes’
Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is still battling “racial stereotypes” as he announced his retirement from international cricket. MORE..
Australia names spin-heavy squad for T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India
Australian selectors have named a spin-heavy squad for the defending champions for the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India. MORE..
Sri Lanka squad for U19 Cricket World Cup announced
The 15-member Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has been announced. MORE..
Anthony Joshua released from hospital following car accident
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends. MORE..
Pakistan tour profit to be donated to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program – SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that it will dedicate the upcoming Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka to promoting the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program. MORE..
