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ADB Approves $100 Million to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Social Protection System
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $100 million in financing to strengthen social protection, expand economic opportuni...
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Debt-ridden Lanka Sathosa owes suppliers Rs. 14 billion
Sri Lanka's state-run retail chain Lanka Sathosa is facing a critical financial emergency after accumulating up to Rs. 24 billion...
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Met Department issues severe lightning warnings across 25 districts
Sri Lanka's weather agency has issued severe lightning warnings covering 25 districts across the island as intense afternoon thund...
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Gampaha Magistrate seeks contempt action against IGP over ignored court orders
A Gampaha magistrate has asked the President of the Court of Appeal to begin contempt of court proceedings against the Inspector G...
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Cost of living crisis forces Sri Lankans to pawn over Rs 1200 billion in gold - Sujeewa
Sri Lankans have pawned more than Rs. 1,200 billion in gold jewellery to commercial banks as household debt and living costs conti...
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Cabinet authorises new credit risk assessment method for public sector guarantees
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the adoption of a new credit risk assessment methodology for financial institutions to align...
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Access Engineering hit by Rs. 310 million loss as Colombo Port mega-project collapses
Access Engineering PLC has formally notified the Colombo Stock Exchange that shareholders of South Asia Commercial and Logistics H...
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Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief
Extreme heat is putting pregnant mothers and their newborns at increasing risk, United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell will war...
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Rumesh Tharanga Claims Javelin Gold in Budapest with 91.09m Throw
Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga has secured victory in the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Champion...
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India drive home advantage in Sri Lanka despite Sonal Dinusha's maiden Test ton
Sri Lanka allrounder Sonal Dinusha struck a maiden century but India took a firm grip on proceedings at stumps on a rain-shortened...
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SL vs IND 1st Test: Selectors gamble on Dickwella recall
The return of seasoned wicketkeeper batter Niroshan Dickwella has dominated headlines following the announcement of Sri Lanka’s 16...
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Rescue pug who escaped South Korea’s dog meat trade crowned ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’
A pug who escaped being someone’s meal in the South Korea is the winner of this year’s “World’s Ugliest Dog” competition held in N...
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Umariya urges critics targeting her concert attire to address real national problems
Singer Umariya Sinhawansa has pushed back against intense social media backlash over her stage attire, dismissing baseless online...
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Scores Biggest First Week in Box Office History
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still catching new records as the Tom Holland-led movie continues its impressive start at the box off...
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