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India and Poland spar over Russia and Pakistan
India and Poland have voiced their differences on policies linked to their neighbourhood, including terrorist infrastructure and sanctions, RT reported yesterday (19).
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January 21, 2026
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Ceylon Theatres and British Council present National Theatre Live's 'Hamlet'
Ceylon Theatres Limited, in partnership with British Council, is proud to present the first ever screening of National Theatre (NT) Live’s Hamlet starring Hiran Abeysekara in Asia.
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January 21, 2026
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Importance of staying together
I was on a long-distance bus when two young women sat behind my seat.
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January 19, 2026
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Mobile phones found in prison cells: Police to take action against those who communicated with inmates
Individuals who maintained telephone contact with former ministers and politicians currently in the Welikada Prison are likely to face legal action, following the recovery of mobile phones during a special prison raid on Friday night.
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January 19, 2026
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Coal scandal: Govt. urged to release lab report
The government is under mounting pressure to release a foreign laboratory report on the controversial coal consignment imported for the Lakvijaya Power Plant, with the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) accusing the authorities of political interference and tender manipulation.
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January 19, 2026
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Trials-at-Bar in Sri Lanka: Use and abuse
Trials-at-Bar serve a salutary purpose, but within stringently circumscribed limits.
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January 19, 2026
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Greenland dispute has compelled Europe to acknowledge US terrorising world with tariffs - CPSL
The Communist Party of Sri Lanka yesterday (18) alleged that the US was terrorising countries with unfair tariffs to compel them to align with its bigot policies.
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January 19, 2026
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MPs' Pension Repeal Bill challenged in Supreme Court
Two petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to scrap pensions for legislators.
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January 19, 2026
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NFTH and CSHS forge nursing education partnership
The Colombo School of Health and Sciences (CSHS) and Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital (NFTH) have partnered to enhance clinical nursing training in Sri Lanka.
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January 19, 2026
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Thehan, Dinara win singles titles
Thehan Wijemanne and Dinara de Silva won the men's and women's singles titles of the YETI-SSC Open Tennis Championship continued in Colombo on Sunday.
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January 19, 2026
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Mercantile Investments expands to 90 branches, backed by strong growth
Mercantile Investments & Finance PLC has expanded its national footprint to 90 branches with a new opening in Tangalle, reinforcing its commitment to community accessibility.
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January 19, 2026
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Lumbini Tea Valley’s ‘Singharaja Wiry Tips’ wins its 43rd and 44th International Awards at Leafies UK
'Singharaja Wiry Tips,’ produced by Lumbini Tea Valley Ceylon, was awarded its 43rd and 44th International Awards at the prestigious ‘The Leafies International Tea Awards’, held at Fortnum & Mason, United Kingdom, on Friday.
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January 19, 2026
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Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
BBC: US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland.
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January 19, 2026
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Face yoga
FACE YOGA FOR DOUBLE CHIN
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January 19, 2026
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EU halts trade deal with US, warns Trump's tariffs risk 'dangerous downward spiral'
In a major move, the European Union has put on hold the ratification process of the EU-US trade deal announced back in July 2025.
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January 19, 2026
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Jerusalem Patriarch, churches say Christian Zionism threatens Christianity
Senior clergy say outside agendas are fracturing Christian unity in the Holy Land and undermining their authority.
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January 19, 2026
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NCCSL to conduct workshop on ISO standards and pathway to certification
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), in partnership with KECT Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, and has announced an exclusive knowledge-sharing workshop titled \"Understanding ISO Standards and Pathway to Certification\" scheduled for Tuesday, 20 January 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the National Chamber Auditorium, Colombo 10.
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January 19, 2026
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Extended mind thesis: A Buddhist perspective
After listening to Prof. Charitha Herath deliver his lecture at the World Philosophy Day Conference at the University of Peradeniya and then reading his excellent article, “Buddhist insights into the extended mind thesis — some observations” published in The Island (14.01.2026) I was prompted to write this brief note to comment on the Buddhist concepts he says need to be delved into in this connection.
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January 19, 2026
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Sabalenka beats wildcard in front of Federer and Laver
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame the \"pressure\" of being watched by tennis legends Roger Federer and Rod Laver to begin her Australian Open campaign with victory.
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January 19, 2026
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Rivalry between two drug dealers led to Ginthupitiya killing: Police
Police investigations have revealed that the fatal shooting of a man at his residence at Ginthupitiya was allegedly carried out at the behest of underworld figure Palani Rimoshan.
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January 19, 2026
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IBM warns AI investments fail without AI literacy
In a stark warning to the global business community, industry and academic experts have declared that pouring funds into artificial intelligence (AI) without building foundational AI literacy across organisations is a recipe for financial waste and potential harm.
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January 19, 2026
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Israel objects to White House selection of candidates for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
ANI: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government has objected to US President Donald Trump's selection of candidates for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, stating that the appointments were not made in coordination with Israel and “run contrary to its policy.”
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January 19, 2026
The Island
Let children touch science and mathematics
During my visits to several schools in villages and nearby semi-urban areas, I encountered a troubling contradiction at the heart of science and mathematics education.
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January 19, 2026
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Thousands of suspects netted in special op.
A countrywide crime and drug prevention operations carried out on the instructions of the Inspector General of Police netted more than 6,000 suspects, the Police Media Division has said.
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January 19, 2026
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Who buys Rolls Royce?
Last week, headlines celebrated a super-rich individual purchasing a Rolls Royce.
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January 19, 2026
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Bringing criminals from abroad
Bringing criminals from abroad is a right move of this government.
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January 19, 2026
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Casons Taxi rebrands as The Taxi Company, expands service portfolio
Casons Taxi has officially rebranded as The Taxi Company, marking a new growth phase with a refreshed identity and digital upgrades effective January 10, 2026.
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January 19, 2026
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Chamuditha hammers 192 to break Youth World Cup record as SL beat Japan
Sri Lanka commenced their Under-19 World Cup campaign with a massive win on Saturday, as their openers all but batted Japan out of the contest.
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January 19, 2026
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Health-tech innovator wins top entrepreneurship awards
Dr. Dhanushi Hettiarachchi, a medical doctor and health-tech entrepreneur, achieved a double victory at the prestigious WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 in Colombo.
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January 19, 2026
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Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy
Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways.
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