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38-year-old killed in Peliyagoda

A 38-year-old man was killed in a sharp-weapon attack following a personal dispute in the Peliyagoda police area, police said.Continue Reading The post 38-year-old killed in Peliyagoda appeared first on Newswire.
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Indonesian plane crash: rescuers find wreckage

Indonesian rescuers have recovered wreckage from a small plane believed to have crashed with 11 people on board while approachingContinue Reading The post Indonesian plane crash: rescuers find wreckage appeared first on Newswire.
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PM departs for World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Switzerland

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka on the morning of 19 January to participate in the 56th AnnualContinue Reading The post PM departs for World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Switzerland appeared first on Newswire.
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Dry weather to prevail across most parts of the island

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 January 2026 Mainly dry weather will prevail inContinue Reading The post Dry weather to prevail across most parts of the island appeared first on Newswire.
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Several sections of Northern Railway Line temporarily closed from Monday

Several sections of the Northern Railway Line will be temporarily closed from Monday (19 January 2026) to facilitate reconstruction workContinue Reading The post Several sections of Northern Railway Line temporarily closed from Monday…
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Anura Meter Update: 10 of 30 key election promises fulfilled

The latest update of the “Anura Meter” by Verité Research, a policy pledge tracking initiative, shows mixed progress on theContinue Reading The post Anura Meter Update: 10 of 30 key election promises fulfilled appeared first on Newswire.
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GMOA to resume strike at Eastern Province hospitals from today

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has announced that the strike action by doctors attached to all government hospitals inContinue Reading The post GMOA to resume strike at Eastern Province hospitals from today appeared…
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Bribery Commission seeks clarification on MPs’ salary payments

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has requested clarification from Parliament on whether MPs’ salaries are creditedContinue Reading The post Bribery Commission seeks clarification on MPs’ salary payments…
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Bangladesh face T20 World Cup Exit as ICC issues Final Ultimatum

The ICC will take a final decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup by January 21,Continue Reading The post Bangladesh face T20 World Cup Exit as ICC issues Final Ultimatum appeared first on Newswire.
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