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178,000 Vehicles Imported by End of April Amid Temporary Import Controls – Finance Ministry
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has informed Parliament that a total of 178,000 vehicles were i...
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Government Tightens Guidelines for Vesak Season Events, Bans Inappropriate Activities
The government has introduced a new circular aimed at regulating all programmes organised for the upcoming Vesak season, including...
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Habarana Man Sentenced to Death for 2015 Murder
The Anuradhapura Predecessor High Court has sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of a murder committed in Habarana m...
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Govt Moves to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics in State Institutions
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has introduced a new circular aimed at strengthen...
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Special traffic plan for National War Heroes’ Commemoration ceremony
The ‘‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony,’’ is scheduled to be held today (19) at the Parliamentary Grounds in front of t...
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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Reserves Reach USD 6.8 Billion by End of 2025, Deputy Minister Confirms
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves have risen to USD 6.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishan...
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HNB enables Google Pay for debit cards via Google Wallet
HNB PLC has enabled Google Wallet support for its debit card customers, allowing eligible cardholders to make contactless payments...
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Tamil Nadu tourist killed after getting caught in tussle between two elephants
A 33-year-old tourist from Tamil Nadu died after getting caught in a tussle between two captive elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp...
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Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup
Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team af...
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Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. The 49-year-old, behind hits such as Whenever, W...
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Nuwan Thushara Withdraws Court Petition Seeking NOC for International League Participation
Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, in which he sought an...
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‘Fast & Furious’ TV series in the works for Peacock
A television series based on the blockbuster “Fast & Furious” movie franchise is being developed for the Peacock streaming ser...
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Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
Taylor Swift has topped Spotify’s first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She’s foll...
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Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to...
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