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GL gives law lesson to Media Ministry
...questions why action sought against one station over an incident reported by all private media
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January 07, 2026
The Island
nVentures leads US $200K seed round into Flash Health to scale cashless outpatient care in Sri Lanka
Flash Health, a Sri Lankan healthtech startup building cashless, on-demand outpatient care, has raised a US $200,000 seed round led by nVentures, with participation from angel investors across Sri Lanka, Singapore, and the United States.
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January 07, 2026
The Island
Ditwah disaster: Opposition seeks chairmanship of proposed committee to investigate alleged govt. lapses
Chief Opposition Whip and Galle District SJB MP Gayantha Karunathilaka yesterday urged Parliament to assign the chairmanship of the proposed Special Committee to investigate the lack of preparedness for Cyclone Ditwah to an Opposition Member of Parliament.
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January 07, 2026
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Dunsinane Estate leading the way in tea, tradition and sustainability
Set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s central hills, Dunsinane Estate has stood tall since its establishment in 1879.
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January 07, 2026
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Sri Lanka series vital World Cup tune-up for Pakistan – Agha
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha says the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka will serve as a dress rehearsal ahead of the T20 World Cup, with the former champions set to play all their tournament games in the island.
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January 07, 2026
The Island
Union Assurance honoured with Silver Award for Life Insurance at SAFA BPA Awards 2024
Union Assurance PLC, Sri Lanka's longest-standing private Life Insurer, is proud to announce that its Annual Report for 2024, themed \"Folds of Value\", has been honoured with the Silver Award in the Life Insurance category at the prestigious SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards 2024.
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January 07, 2026
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SSC-Yeti Tennis Tourney from January 9
The Yeti-SSC Open Tennis Championship, one of the most prestigious and longstanding national tennis tournaments, will be held from January 9 to 25 at the SSC Courts in Maitland Place.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
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SL confronting 'decisive test of fiscal discipline'
Sri Lanka enters the new year confronting a familiar but deepening economic strain, with falling foreign reserves, a weakening rupee, rising public debt and mounting disaster-related losses posing what analysts describe as a decisive test of fiscal discipline and policy coherence.
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January 07, 2026
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Delhi Capitals banking on red-hot top order to get over final hurdle
Runners-up for a third season in a row Delhi Capitals (DC) had topped the table in the league stage, qualifying directly for the final.
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January 07, 2026
The Island
Educational reforms under the NPP government
When the National People's Power won elections in 2024, there was much hope that the country's education sector could be made better.
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January 06, 2026
The Island
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
The Island
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
The Island
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
The Island
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
The Island
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.
4 min |
January 06, 2026
The Island
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.
3 min |
January 06, 2026
The Island
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
The Island
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
The Island
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
The Island
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.
5 min |
January 06, 2026
The Island
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
The Island
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.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
The Island
Who removed my spinner?
Todd Murphy is yet to play a home Test for Australia. (Getty)
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January 06, 2026
The Island
'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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