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International syndicates turn Sri Lanka into global narcotics transit hub
Sri Lanka is increasingly being exploited as a key transshipment hub for international narcotics syndicates who are deploying vuln...
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Farmers betrayed, judiciary under threat, says Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the government is causing a loss of Rs. 17 per kilogram of rice, and in doing so is destro...
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Meteorology Department Issues Amber Alert for Strong Winds Across Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting several provinces and districts due to activ...
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ADB Announces $450 Million Support Package for Cambodia and Sri Lanka Amid Global Economic Pressures
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $450 million financial package aimed at protecting vulnerable communities and st...
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Drought Leaves Wilpattu National Park Water Sources Dry as Wildlife Department Steps In
The ongoing drought has severely affected water availability at the Wilpattu National Park, with several natural water sources dry...
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Stable outlook masks deep risks to Sri Lanka's economic recovery, says S&P
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka's sovereign rating at 'CCC+/C' with a stable outlook, offering the country a measure...
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Sri Lankan brands hit record Rs. 652 billion peak as corporate values outpace pre-crisis benchmarks
The total combined valuation of Sri Lanka's top 100 corporate brands has reached a historic peak of Rs. 652 billion, comfortably e...
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Trump announces agreement on disarmament of Hamas, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Board of Peace reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and o...
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Bandara wins Sri Lanka's first medal at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Sri Lanka opened its medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday, with para athlete Palitha Bandara clinch...
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Infantino’s FIFA World Cup stakes plan: Would UEFA boycott, would it work?
The dust has barely settled on the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026, yet further development of the competition’s future has a...
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Sri Lions threaten A Division rugby boycott over public apology ultimatum
Sri Lions Sri Lanka has threatened to withdraw from the upcoming 2026-2027 Inter-Club A Division rugby tournament unless Sri Lanka...
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Abhisaari: A window to another reality - Prof. Rohan Samarajiva
It’s possible that the people who funded the film Abhisaari, now in select theatres, wanted to get a message across. The writer/di...
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After Asian pop category launch, BTS says it won't submit music to Grammys
K-pop juggernaut BTS announced Wednesday that it will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, set for Fe...
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Pop star Umaria opens up on overcoming body-shaming
Popular Sri Lankan vocalist Umaria Sinhawansa has revealed her private struggles with severe depression, career sabotage, and rele...
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