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Dengue toll reaches 61 as cases surge past 84,000; Colombo and Gampaha hit hardest
An escalating dengue outbreak has killed 61 people across Sri Lanka this year, as total infections soared past 84,000 by late July...
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Audit exposes severe cybersecurity weaknesses in parliament digital infrastructure
Parliamentary information technology and digital systems face a severe threat of cyber attacks that could lead to sensitive data t...
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'Rata Next' calls for referendum over proposed change to judicial retirement age
A civil society organisation, ‘Rata Next’, has called for a national referendum on the government’s proposed constitutional amendm...
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Sri Lanka to boost capital expenditure by 40% with R. 2 trillion allocation in 2027
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a substantial allocation of Rs. 2 trillion for capital expenditure in 2027, marki...
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Are citizens really free if economic capital dictates society's limits? (Ideas Front Video)
Samabima Party Leader Deepthi Kumara Gunaratne has asserted that economic capital controls society by permitting public expression...
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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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Sri Lanka’s apparel industry at risk under EU GSP+, JAAF warns
The EU adopted new GSP+ rules in May 2026 that will require higher compliance on human rights, labour, environmental standards and...
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Gulf states back plan to let Iran collect voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Oman has won backing from Gulf states for a plan that would let Tehran collect voluntary fees to use the Strait of Hormuz, a Gulf...
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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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Argentina faces FIFA fine after players celebrate win against England with Falklands banner
World Cup finalists Argentina could face a FIFA fine after players celebrated their semi-final win over England with a banner decl...
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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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