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Uva Faces Growing Nutrition Challenge as Experts Warn of Double Burden Among Children
Health experts have raised concern over an evolving nutritional challenge in Uva Province, identifying the region as recording the...
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12-hour water cut in several areas from 7pm
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas, today (1...
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Sri Lanka Climbs Global Peace Rankings as South Asia Faces Regional Decline
Sri Lanka has emerged as one of South Asia’s strongest performers in global peacefulness rankings, recording a significant leap in...
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No Cabinet Green Light Yet on Judicial Retirement Age Proposal
The government has not reached a formal decision on proposals to extend the retirement age of judges, with authorities confirming...
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Kuwait temporarily closes airspace
Kuwait has temporarily closed its airspace after Iranian attacks, with flights diverted, Reuters reported Thursday. Earlier, the s...
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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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Oil prices climb $2 as Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes
Oil prices climbed more than $2 a barrel Thursday as Iran declared the critical energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, closed af...
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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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