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Modi’s party set to gain big in Indian state elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday (May 4), expanding...
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Government Reaffirms May 30 Vesak Date Amid Growing Debate
Amid rising concerns from several groups, including members of the Buddhist clergy, the government has reiterated that this year’...
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Rathnayake Backs Wickramaratne Appointment, Urges Focus on Reviving Sri Lanka Cricket
Minister Bimal Rathnayake has defended the appointment of Eran Wickramaratne as Chairman of the Cricket Restructuring Committee,...
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Premadasa Warns of Economic Strain as New VAT Measures Loom
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has voiced strong criticism over the government’s planned changes to Value Added Tax (VAT), ca...
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Vietnamese President To Lam to visit Sri Lanka on May 7
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, together with a high-rankin...
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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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Assembly poll: Vijay’s TVK emerges as single largest in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by actor Vijay, is making significant gains, overtaking the ruling DM...
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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Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, in which he sought an...
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LPL 2026 Set for Grand Return with Sixth Edition from July to August
Sri Lanka’s flagship domestic T20 cricket tournament is set to return this year, with the sixth edition of the Lanka Premie...
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play in the 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on April 15, 2026, that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup, with group matches sc...
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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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Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for playing Xander Harris in the hit ‘90s TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The news of his deat...
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