Local News
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Triple Murder Fugitive Caught at BIA After Months on the Run
Colombo — After months of evading justice, the key suspect in the chilling Middeniya triple murder that claimed the lives of underworld figure Anura Vidhanagamage—widely...
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Kandy or Garbage Dump?”: Sacred Tooth Relic Crowds Leave Historic City Struggling with Waste
The historic charm of Kandy is being overshadowed by piles of plastic and discarded food wrappers as thousands flock to the city for the annual...
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Shocking Killing of Local Politician Dan Priyasad Tied to Family Feud, Police Reveal
In a chilling turn of events, 39-year-old local politician Dan Priyasad was shot and killed in what police believe may be a tragic escalation of...
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Dinesh to Remain as PM if Ranil Wins Presidential Election?
United National Party (UNP) Chairman Vajira Abeywardena suggested today that the current Prime Minister, Dinesh Gunawardena, is likely to retain his position if the sitting...
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President Says He Doesn’t Regret Postponing LG Polls
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has acknowledged that postponing the Local Government elections was a violation of citizens’ basic rights but stated that he does not regret...
International News
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Sri Lanka Nears Fifth IMF Payment as Key Review Wraps Up in Washington
Sri Lanka is inching closer to receiving the next installment of much-needed financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as the fourth official review...
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Busted at BIA: Indian Passenger Caught Smuggling Rs. 53 Million Worth of Kush from Bangkok
A dramatic drug bust unfolded this morning at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) when Sri Lanka Customs officers nabbed a 22-year-old Indian national attempting to smuggle...
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Sri Lanka–US Trade Talks Show Promise, Says President Dissanayake at Rally
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says things are finally looking up for Sri Lanka’s export sector, as recent high-level discussions with the United States on revising...
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Rare Tissue-Damaging Bacteria Spreads in Japan
Following the relaxation of COVID-era restrictions, Japan is experiencing a surge in infections caused by a rare tissue-damaging bacteria. As of June 2, cases of...
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Modi Takes Oath as PM for 3rd Term
India, June 9 (The reporter) – Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third time, equalling a feat that only...
Business News
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HVA Foods Bolsters Leadership Team
HVA Foods PLC, a member of the George Steuart Group, has announced two new additions to its Board of Directors. Graham Stork has assumed the...
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Aitken Spence Hotels Ranks Top 5 in LMD’s Most Awarded Hall of Fame, Leading Hospitality Sector
Aitken Spence Hotels has earned a distinguished position in Sri Lanka’s Awarded Hall of Fame, reaffirming its prominence in the hospitality sector. In 2023, the...
Sport News
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Relocated to UAE
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates...
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Afghan Players Forced to Cook Their Own Meals Ahead of Clash Against India
The Afghanistan cricket team is facing a bizarre issue in Barbados as they struggle to find halal food, forcing them to cook their own meals,...
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Warm-up Fixtures Announced for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match fixtures have been announced, scheduled from Monday, May 27 to Saturday, June 1 across the USA...
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Sri Lanka Reveals Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Colombo, May 09 (The reporter) – The Sri Lankan Cricket Selection Committee has announced the final 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World...
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Sri Lanka Cricket Awards US$30,000 to National Rugby Team
May 5 (SLC) – Sri Lanka Cricket has acknowledged the national rugby team’s triumph at the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship by awarding them a...