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President Dissanayake Unveils Multi-Faceted Development and Protection Plan for Eastern Province.

May 23, 2026 at 5:16 AM

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a high-level crackdown on illegal land grabs in the Eastern Province while initiating comprehensive plans for coastal protection, flood mitigation, and tourism development in Ampara.

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President Dissanayake Unveils Multi-Faceted Development and Protection Plan for Eastern Province

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Suspect Nabbed in Multi-Million Rupee Canada Job Racket Targeting Eastern Province Youth.

May 23, 2026 at 1:01 AM

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Ebola Crisis Deepens in DR Congo as Arson Attack Destroys Medical Facility.

May 21, 2026 at 9:01 PM

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India-Africa Forum Summit Deferred Amid Escalating Ebola Outbreak.

May 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM

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May 20, 2026 at 5:18 AM

Escalating Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: A Growing Public Health Challenge.

Eastern DR Congo faces a severe Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, with over 136 confirmed deaths and 514 suspected cases as health authorities struggle to track community transmission.

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Sri Lanka Weather Update: Monsoon Rains and Strong Winds Expected Nationwide.

May 19, 2026 at 3:33 AM

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather warning as the South-West monsoon strengthens, bringing heavy showers, thundershowers, and strong winds to several provinces across Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka Weather Update: Monsoon Rains and Strong Winds Expected Nationwide

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Sri Lanka Commemorates 17th Anniversary of Victory Day with Inclusive Tribute.

May 19, 2026 at 2:26 AM

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Memorial Observances Held Across Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka.

May 19, 2026 at 12:18 AM

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US and Nigerian Forces Intensify Joint Air Strikes Against ISIL Targets.

May 18, 2026 at 9:57 AM

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Severe Weather Alert: Met Department Issues Red Lightning Warning Across 11 Districts

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May 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Severe Weather Alert: Met Department Issues Red Lightning Warning Across 11 Districts.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a red alert for severe lightning and heavy thundershowers covering 11 districts in Sri Lanka, urging residents to exercise extreme caution.

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Sri Lanka Commemorates 17th Anniversary of Ending Three-Decade Conflict.

May 18, 2026 at 2:21 AM

Sri Lanka marks the 17th anniversary of the end of the civil war that spanned over three decades, with a national commemoration ceremony scheduled in Battaramulla under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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Sri Lanka Commemorates 17th Anniversary of Ending Three-Decade Conflict

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Weather Alert: Heavy Downpours and Strong Winds Forecast Across Sri Lanka.

May 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM

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Weather Update: Low-Pressure System Weakens as Showers Persist Across Sri Lanka.

May 17, 2026 at 1:18 AM

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DRC Battles Surge in Deadly Ebola Outbreak with No Vaccine Available.

May 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM

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Sri Lanka to Host 17th National War Heroes Day Commemoration on May 19

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May 14, 2026 at 11:17 AM

Sri Lanka to Host 17th National War Heroes Day Commemoration on May 19.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to preside over the 17th National War Heroes Day ceremony at the Battaramulla War Heroes Memorial, featuring inclusive participation from diverse communities across Sri Lanka.

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Prasanna Madanayake Appointed as New Matale District Secretary.

May 12, 2026 at 5:39 AM

Mr. Prasanna Madanayake, an experienced administrator, has been appointed as the new District Secretary for Matale, bringing extensive expertise from his previous roles in provincial and district governance.

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Prasanna Madanayake Appointed as New Matale District Secretary

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TNC Calls on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to Support Eelam Tamil Political Aspirations.

May 12, 2026 at 12:03 AM

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Escalating Violence in Northeastern DR Congo Strains Fragile Peace Efforts.

May 11, 2026 at 7:48 PM

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International News

Escalating Militia Violence in DR Congo's Ituri Province Leaves Dozens Dead.

A wave of violent attacks by the CODECO militia in the gold-rich Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in at least 69 deaths, amid ongoing ethnic conflicts and regional instability.

May 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM

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Weather Alert: Low-Pressure System Forecast Near Sri Lanka by May 11

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May 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Weather Alert: Low-Pressure System Forecast Near Sri Lanka by May 11.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather warning as a low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is projected to intensify into a low-pressure area by May 11, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the island.

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