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China’s Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka today

China’s Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka today

Iran vows to strike back if US attacks as regime change protests continue

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the United States and Israel want to create chaos and disorder in Iran by ordering riots, urging Iranians to distance themselves from “rioters and terrorists.” MORE..

Train operations s between Maho and Anuradhapura suspended from Jan. 19

Train operations between the Maho Junction and Anuradhapura railway stations will be suspended for renovation activities, Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake. MORE..

Tamil Nadu CM writes to Indian PM Modi over Sri Lanka’s proposed constitutional reforms

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the central government to take proactive and high-level diplomatic steps to protect the welfare, political rights, and constitutional aspirations of Sri Lankan Tamils amid proposed constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka. MORE..

Australia bushfires to burn out of control for weeks, authorities say

Australian authorities said on Sunday (Jan 11) it would take firefighters weeks to get on top of bushfires in the country’s southeast that have razed homes, cut power to thousands of homes and burned swathes of bushland. MORE..

Man dies in road accident in Melsiripura

An individual has died following a road accident that occurred in Nabeta, Melsiripura. MORE..

Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say

Israel is on high alert for the possibility of any United States intervention in Iran as authorities there confront the biggest anti-government protests in years, according to three Israeli sources with knowledge of the matter. MORE..

Showers above 50 mm expected in Eastern, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces

Showers have been predicted in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and the Hambantota district tomorrow (12). MORE..

Education reforms necessary but reconsider the process: Maha Sangha

Although there is a need for educational reforms in schools, the process in which the present administration is carrying them out is not acceptable, Senior Professor Venerable Pathegama Gnanissara Thero noted. MORE..

National Visual Record Exhibition on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah in February

The government is preparing to publish a National Visual Record on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka and the subsequent recovery and reconstruction process with the President’s Media Division taking the lead role in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat. MORE..

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Death toll in Galenbindunawewa house fire rises as 15-yr-old girl succumbs to injuries (English)

Death toll in Galenbindunawewa house fire rises as 15-yr-old girl succumbs to injuries (English)

Opposition parties stage protest against proposed education reforms (English)

More details revealed after restaurant owner shot dead by gunmen in Dehiwala (English)

Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to weaken and cross coast line close to Mullaitivu (English)

SJB files complaint with Bribery Comm. over Grade 6 English module (English)

Ex-minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded (English)

'Project 5M' launched in Anuradhapura today under 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' initiative (English)

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met Dept. (English)

President chairs discussion on relief measures for victims of Cyclone Ditwah (English)

Heavy rainfall expected in several provinces as deep depression nears Sri Lanka (English)

PM Harini briefs Chief Prelates on education reforms and Grade 6 module controversy (English)

Parliament debates Grade 6 English module issue and new narcotics rules (English)

Heavy rainfall expected in several provinces under the influence of depression off Sri Lanka (English)

President Dissanayake reviews progress of 'A Nation United' national anti-drug program (English)

Technology

ISRO spy satellite launch tomorrow to boost India’s private space ecosystem

ISRO spy satellite launch tomorrow to boost India’s private space ecosystem

Musk’s X to open source new algorithm in seven days

Musk’s X to open source new algorithm in seven days

US ‘Doomsday Plane’ makes rare appearance in 51 years amid global tensions

US ‘Doomsday Plane’ makes rare appearance in 51 years amid global tensions

Astronaut’s ‘serious medical condition’ forces Nasa to end space station mission early

Astronaut’s ‘serious medical condition’ forces Nasa to end space station mission early

Entertainment

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist, dead at 78

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist, dead at 78

‘High School Musical 3’ actor Matt Prokop arrested on alleged child pornography charges

‘High School Musical 3’ actor Matt Prokop arrested on alleged child pornography charges

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

Sri Lanka ranked most affordable place to live or retire in 2026

Sri Lanka ranked most affordable place to live or retire in 2026

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Sri Lanka-Pakistan third T20I toss delayed due to rain

Sri Lanka-Pakistan third T20I toss delayed due to rain

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Bangladesh players act normal despite controversies, says Shanto

Pakistan, Sri Lanka second T20I abandoned due to rain

PSG clinch French Super Cup after shootout win over Marseille