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January 15, 2026

Sri Lanka President pledges racism free, united nation at Thai Pongal festival

On Lanka

Owner: M.T. Udaya Arunakantha

On Lanka

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January 15, 2026

Sri Lankan Passport Improves Standing in Latest Global Mobility Rankings

Lanka News Web

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Lanka News Web

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January 15, 2026

Sri Lanka SEC says criminal probe initiated on Blue Ocean Securities

EconomyNext

Owner: Sergiy Melnik

Economy Next

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Owned By	Shamindra Kulamannage through Echelon Media (Pvt) Ltd
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January 14, 2026

Sri Lanka stocks close up pushed by telco and banks

EconomyNext

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Sri Lankan Monks Begin Hunger Strike After Arrest Over Buddha Statue Installation

Sri Lanka Guardian

Owner: Nilantha Ilangamuwa

Sri Lanka Guardian

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January 15, 2026

20MW Windscape Mannar power plant connected to Sri Lanka’s national grid

On Lanka

Owner: M.T. Udaya Arunakantha

On Lanka

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January 15, 2026

India’s Defence Minister Calls for Recognition of IPKF Sacrifice in Sri Lanka

Lanka News Web

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January 15, 2026

Fulbright scholar shares Sri Lanka project experience

The Recorder - Virginia

Owner: Anne Adams

The Recorder - Virginia

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January 15, 2026

Sri Lanka President calls for unity and determination on Thai Pongal Day

On Lanka

Owner: M.T. Udaya Arunakantha

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January 15, 2026

Sri Lanka launches school digitalization programme with China support

On Lanka

Owner: M.T. Udaya Arunakantha

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January 15, 2026

Sri Lanka Embassy Issues Safety Advisory for Nationals in Israel Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Lanka News Web

Owner: Non-Transparent

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January 15, 2026

Bangladesh Cuts India Visa Services While Sri Lanka, Nepal Court Its Travelers

Skift

Owner: Rafat Ali

Skift

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Year Founded	2012
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2.3 mln people exposed to Cyclone Ditwah-related flooding in Sri Lanka: report

Xinhua News Agency

Owner: Chinese Government

Xinhua News Agency

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January 15, 2026

US Hands Over Ten Training Helicopters to Boost Sri Lanka Air Force Capabilities

Lanka News Web

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‘a Torture That Never Stops’: Sri Lanka Failing Survivors Of Confl

The Nigerian Voice

Owner: Henry D Oduenyi

The Nigerian Voice

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Year Founded	2005
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January 14, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector Celebrates Duty-Free Access to UK Market

Sourcing Journal - New York

Owner: Jay Penske

Sourcing Journal - New York

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China, Sri Lanka unveils general education digital transformation project

Xinhua News Agency

Owner: Chinese Government

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January 14, 2026

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs9bn Treasury bonds after auction

EconomyNext

Owner: Sergiy Melnik

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January 14, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings to raise Rs5bn in debt

EconomyNext

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January 14, 2026

Pakistan And Sri Lanka To Promote Religious Tourism

MENAFN

Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh

MENAFN

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