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Myanmar coup: Sri Lanka abstains from voting on UN resolution
Sri Lanka has abstained from voting on the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA's) resolution for an arms embargo against Myanm...
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LRT project: Japanese firm claims LKR 5.8 billion in penalties
A Japanese firm has sought Rs. 5.8 billion in compensation for the termination of the light rail transit (LRT) project, it is lear...
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Camaraderie of Sri Lankan and Indian soldiers wins peace in far away lands
Testifying to the camaraderie and close cooperation between Armed Forces of India and Sri Lanka way beyond the boundaries of the t...
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Biden nominates Julie Chung as US Ambassador to SL
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Julie Chung as Ambassador to represent the United States in Sri Lank...
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SSP Shani Abeysekera, SI Sugath Mendis granted bail
The Court of Appeal granted bail to former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) SSP Shani Abeysekera and Sub In...
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Fitch affirms Sri Lanka at 'CCC'
Sri Lanka's 'CCC' rating reflects a challenging foreign-currency sovereign external debt repayment burden over the medium term, lo...
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Litro Gas to set up an oxygen manufacturing plant in Kerawalapitiya
As the country experiences an increasing need for oxygen to treat COVID-19 affected patients, the health authorities have conveyed...
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G7 set to pledge 1 billion vaccine doses
The Group of Seven nations are set to commit at least 1 billion coronavirus vaccine shots to nations struggling to contain the vir...
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Euro 2020: Parachute protester flies into France-Germany Euro match; several injured
UEFA has said "several people'' are being treated in the hospital for injuries caused by a protester who parachuted into Munich's...
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AJ vs Fury a done deal - Venue to 'shock the world'
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have finalised the date for their undisputed heavyweight championship clash and will meet in a speci...
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ICC slaps six year ban on former Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Zoysa
International Cricket Council (ICC) anti-corruption tribunal found him guilty of breaching its code, the sport's governing body sa...
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Actress Sureni Senarath has passed away
Sri Lankan actress Sureni Senarath has passed away at the age of 62. The actress who has been suffering from illness for a long pe...
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IMF team now in Colombo continues consultations on technical assistance
Sri Lanka has dropped plans for a fresh bailout facility from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) but discussions are underway w...
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Hollywood actor arrested over $690 million scam scheme
An aspiring Hollywood actor has been accused of scamming millions from film investors by tricking them with fake Netflix deals to...
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