Local News
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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...
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MPs Thigambaram, Velu Kumar Clash During Live Debate
Colombo, August 20 – MPs Palani Thigambaram and Velu Kumar of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) were involved in a physical altercation during a live...
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Namal Rajapaksa Meets Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith
Colombo, August 19 (The reporter) – SLPP presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa met with Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith today at the Archbishop’s official residence in Borella. During...
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Presidential Election Campaign Spending Limited to Rs. 109 Per Voter
The Election Commission has set a cap of Rs. 109.00 as the maximum amount a Presidential candidate can spend per voter during their campaign. Commissioner...
International News
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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...
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Sri Lankan Student in Perth Critically Injured After Unprovoked Attack
A Sri Lankan international student in Perth, Australia, is fighting for his life after being cowardly punched by a stranger, the Daily Mail reported. Geeth...
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20 Drown in Boat Accident in Eastern Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD— At least 20 people were killed when a boat sank while crossing a river in eastern Afghanistan Saturday morning, a Taliban official said. Quraishi...
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Afghanistan Floods Devastate Villages, Killing 315
NAHRIN, Afghanistan, May 12 (Reuters) – Devastating flash floods triggered by heavy rains have struck villages in northern Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of 315...
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...