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The Kandy Police have arrested an individual who operated a drone without permission to capture footage of the Kandy...

Ven. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Thero Urges Referendum on 22nd Amendment During Meeting with Civil Society Leaders

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A delegation representing the Independent Operations Center called on the Chief Incumbent of the Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya and...

Two Chinese nationals arrested in Colpetty with illicit cigarettes

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By Rahul Samantha Hettiarachchi Two Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12,000 cigarettes allegedly imported without payment of customs duties...

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Iran weighs strikes on US military targets in Europe if war escalates: Report

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Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa appointed SLAF Deputy Chief of Staff

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Two Chinese nationals arrested in Colpetty with illicit cigarettes

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Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa appointed SLAF Deputy Chief of Staff

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Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), with effect from August...

Individual Arrested for Filming Esala Perahera Using Unauthorized Drone

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The Kandy Police have arrested an individual who operated...

Ven. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Thero Urges Referendum on 22nd Amendment During Meeting with Civil Society Leaders

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A delegation representing the Independent Operations Center called on...

Iran weighs strikes on US military targets in Europe if war escalates: Report

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Iran has considered striking US military assets in Europe...

Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa appointed SLAF Deputy Chief of Staff

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Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa has been appointed...

Two Chinese nationals arrested in Colpetty with illicit cigarettes

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By Rahul Samantha Hettiarachchi Two Chinese nationals have been arrested...

Tourist arrivals top 113,000 in August

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A total of 113,307 tourists have arrived in Sri...

Kandy Esala Perahera begins tomorrow, Police announce special traffic plan

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The first Kumbal Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala...

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga qualifies for C’wealth Games javelin throw final

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Supun Dilhara misses Commonwealth Games medal after Clean & Jerk setback

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Yupun Abeykoon responds to Sports Minister’s US$300,000 claim

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West Indies name squad for tomorrow’s ODI against Sri Lanka

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Judges’ retirement age extension not intended for any individual or group – President

Lead Story CN24 - August 12, 2026

Over Rs. 1 billion approved to expand Lanka Metro Transit

Lead Story CN24 - August 11, 2026

Investigation launched into Kuruwita Prison and Pallansena Prison unrest

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Indian Homeownership Ending the Era of Line Rooms

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A Dignified Tomorrow for the Estate Community Rahul Samantha Hettiarachchi The lack of adequate and dignified housing has been one of...

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Suzuki Motors Lanka Relaunches Haojue Brand with Iconic GN125 Motorcycle in Sri Lanka

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Janashakthi Life delivers 36% revenue growth, outperforming the industry

Business News CN24 - August 16, 2026

Award-Winning Vietjet Lands in Sri Lanka with Iconic Red Uniform and New Direct Service

Business News CN24 - August 14, 2026

JIHANG SHIPPING MAKES WAVES IN COLOMBO

Business News CN24 - July 29, 2026

Tourist arrivals in July top 138,000

Business News CN24 - July 26, 2026

BNI Sri Lanka National Conference 2026 to spotlight entrepreneurship and innovation

Business News CN24 - July 25, 2026

Hambantota Port Evades Assessment Taxes Exceeding Rs. 120 Million!

Business News CN24 - July 5, 2026

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Massive Financial Irregularity in Australian Debt Payment: How State Institutions Conceal Information in the Face of RTI Disclosures

investigation CN24 - August 13, 2026

No Mechanism to Detect Foreigners Working and Doing Business Under the Cover of Tourist Visas!

investigation CN24 - July 27, 2026

Hambantota Port Evades Assessment Taxes Exceeding Rs. 120 Million!

Business News CN24 - July 5, 2026

The Secret Behind the ‘Fertilizer’ Waste: From White Bags to Yellow

investigation CN24 - April 11, 2026

Mahaweli Law Stripped Bare via RTI

investigation CN24 - April 1, 2026

Education Policy Framework ‘Missing’: Three Institutions Pass the Ball on RTI!

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RTI Commission Summons SriLankan Airlines for Refusing to Disclose Airbus Lease Payments

investigation CN24 - October 16, 2025

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Massive Financial Irregularity in Australian Debt Payment: How State Institutions Conceal Information in the Face of RTI Disclosures

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No Mechanism to Detect Foreigners Working and Doing Business Under the Cover of Tourist Visas!

investigation CN24 - July 27, 2026

Will Sri Lanka Become a ” Digital Workspace” for Chinese Cybercriminals?

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Principals in Hatton and N’ Eliya empowered to decide on school closures amid adverse weather

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Principals in Hatton and N’ Eliya empowered to decide on school closures amid adverse weather

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All principals of schools in the Hatton and Nuwara...

Weather advisory issued for strong winds

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory...

Dry spell intensifies across Sri Lanka amid El Niño warning

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The ongoing El Niño weather pattern is intensifying hot...

As Heat Seasons Kick Off, HERA Launches the Heat Science Hotline

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Paris, April 1, 2026 — Extreme heat is the deadliest...

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Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in...

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