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CP calls for joint stand against assault on constitutional freedoms
Referring to the urgent need and responsibility on the part of all stakeholders to protect constitutional freedom, the Communist Party has issued the following statement on the government threatening Hiru TV: On 24 December, Police Media Spokesperson ASP Frederick Wootler announced that the Police had written to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) requesting “necessary action” against the Hiru Media Network for allegedly broadcasting “unverified and misleading” news.
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January 06, 2026
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INSEE Lanka appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (INSEE Lanka) has announced the appointment of Eng.
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January 06, 2026
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Rehan scores century as Royal amass 347 against Petes
Rehan Peiris produced his best batting performance of the season, a valuable 125, as Royal amassed 347 against St. Peter's on day one of the Under 19 Division I tier 'A' match at Bambalapitiya on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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Maduro, his wife devotees of late Indian spiritual guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are known devotees of the late Indian spiritual guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
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January 06, 2026
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Djokovic cuts ties with player union he co-founded
Novak Djokovic says he has \"stepped away completely\" from the Professional Tennis Players Association that he co-founded, citing concerns about \"transparency and governance\".
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January 06, 2026
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'Vehicle-Testing Can Save Lives'
Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC), in collaboration with the Federation Internationale de L’ Automobile (FIA) and under the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety has been consistently engaging in road safety enhancement programs for all citizens of Sri Lanka.
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January 06, 2026
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US control of Venezuelan oil may unlock $1 billion stuck dues for India
A US-led takeover or restructuring of Venezuela's oil sector could deliver a direct benefit to India, potentially unlocking nearly US$1 billion in long-pending dues.
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January 06, 2026
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US raid on Venezuela violation of UN Charter and intl. law: Govt.
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday (05) told a media conference at his Ministry that the UN should deal with the US for violating international law.
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January 06, 2026
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US seeking to rob Venezuela resources: SLPSC
Sri Lanka Peace and Solidarity Council (SLPSC) on Sunday (04) alleged that the US was seeking to rob Venezuela of its resources.
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January 06, 2026
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LOLC Divi Saviya phase two commences with 200 school renovations
LOLC Divi Saviya successfully concluded the first phase of 'Obai, Mamai, Ape Ratai,' making a significant impact on Sri Lanka's ongoing recovery from the devastating Cyclone Ditwah by distributing family super packs across six districts, covering 69 divisional secretariats.
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January 06, 2026
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Bangladesh ministry orders halt on IPL broadcasts after Mustafizur snub
The Bangladesh Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday instructed all broadcasters in the country to stop airing the Indian Premier League.
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January 06, 2026
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Head leads Australia's reply after Root ton takes England to 384
Joe Root scored his 41st Test ton but yet again, as in most of this Ashes, Australia ensured England didn't get into a commanding position.
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January 06, 2026
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Share trading happily upwards, thanks to construction and banking counters
CSE activities yesterday were notably bullish and were mainly driven by construction and banking sector counters, market analysts said.
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January 06, 2026
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Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup
Bangladesh have refused to travel to India for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, with the BCB citing concerns around \"safety and well-being\" of the players in a climate of deteriorating political ties between the two countries, and sparked by BCCI instructions to Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman.
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January 06, 2026
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NDB Bank elevates the festive experience at Splash Shopping Fiesta 2025 at Kandy City Centre
NDB Bank partnered with Kandy City Centre as the Official Banking Partner of Splash Shopping Fiesta 2025, the biggest shopping festival of the season, held from 24th to 28th December.
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January 06, 2026
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Build trust through inclusion and consultation in the New Year
Looking back at the past year, the anxiety among influential sections of the population that the NPP government would destabilise the country has been dispelled.
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January 06, 2026
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Trump threatens India with higher tariffs over Russian oil
US President Donald Trump has threatened India with a tariff hike if New Delhi continues to buy oil from Russia, RT reported yesterday (5)
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January 06, 2026
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Why is transparency underfunded?
The RTI Commission has now confirmed what many suspected — although the RTI Act grants it independence to recruit staff, this authority is rendered toothless because the Treasury controls the purse strings.
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January 06, 2026
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Who removed my spinner?
Todd Murphy is yet to play a home Test for Australia. (Getty)
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January 06, 2026
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'We need Greenland,' says Donald Trump after Venezuela operation; Denmark says territory not for sale
SNS: US President Donald Trump has said the United States “needs” Greenland for national security reasons, renewing tensions with Denmark, which has firmly rejected any suggestion of annexation.
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January 06, 2026
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Foreign Minister defends India pacts, sidesteps transparency demand
In a press conference marked by both clarity and pointed omission, Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath, yesterday offered a robust defence of two controversial bilateral agreements with India but conspicuously avoided committing to tabling their full texts in Parliament.
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January 06, 2026
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Broad support emerges for Faiszer’s sweeping proposals on long-delayed divorce and personal law reforms
Clear break with hide-bound traditions
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January 06, 2026
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Not taking responsibility, lack of accountability
While agreeing wholeheartedly with most of the sentiments expressed by Dr Geewananda Gunawardhana in his piece “Pharmaceuticals, deaths, and work ethics” (The Island, 5th January), I must take exception to what he stated regarding corruption: “Enough has been said about corruption, and fortunately, the present government is making an effort to curb it.
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January 06, 2026
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Maxi Rozairo... What a voice! What a legend!
Noeline Honter, the renowned Sri Lankan singer, TV presenter and English trainer, who is now based in Australia, sent us the following, describing her memories with the late Maxi Rozairo, who passed away on 27th December, 2025, age 77.
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January 06, 2026
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Sporty Spice performs at ABC's NYE25 concert in Sydney
Melanie C (Sporty Spice of Spice Girls fame) spiced up everyone's life as the British pop singer helped usher in 2026, in Australia, with a Spice Girls medley.
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January 06, 2026
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US intervened 469 times in over 80 countries in 228 years!
Trump's capture of Maduro will have far-reaching consequences
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January 06, 2026
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Navy takes nine Indian fishers into custody for poaching in SL waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 02 January, the Navy took into custody two Indian fishing boats along with nine Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Lankan waters, off Kovilam of Kareinagar, Jaffna.
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January 06, 2026
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New IPS Publication: Empirical evidence on Sexual and Gender-based Violence faced by migrant female domestic workers
A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has revealed the extent and nature of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) experienced by Sri Lankan female migrant domestic workers in the Middle East.
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January 06, 2026
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India does not condemn US action; wants all concerned parties to resolve issues through dialogue
India on Sunday said recent developments in Venezuela were a “matter of deep concern” and that it was closely monitoring the situation, after the US abducted Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his wife
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January 06, 2026
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Cops, mandarins and shirkers' motto
The scourge of narcotics has eaten into the vitals of many institutions.
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