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The Parliamentary Secretariat has refuted news articles circulated in media under the headline "Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has decided to take strict action regarding a group of employees using drugs, alcohol and cigarettes within the Parliamentary premises." MORE..

12 Jan 2026 (8:27 PM)

Trump to visit India next year, claims new US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Earlier in the day, new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, offered a positive outlook on India-US trade deal talks, claiming negotiations will start tomorrow, January 13. Gor also claimed US President Donald Trump may visit India next year. MORE..

12 Jan 2026 (6:13 PM)

Highest temperature recorded in Katunayake, Lowest from Nuwara Eliya

The highest temperature recorded in the country today (12) was 31.5°C, reported from the Katunayake Meteorological Station, the Department of Meteorology noted. MORE..

12 Jan 2026 (8:56 PM)

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