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Dengue death toll climbs to 39 as Colombo's cases surpass 12,000

Dengue death toll climbs to 39 as Colombo's cases surpass 12,000

The National Dengue Control Unit states that the number of dengue patients reported from the Colombo District has exceeded 12,000...
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Opposition Leader says 46,000 abused children still awaiting justice

Opposition Leader says 46,000 abused children still awaiting justice

Around 46,000 children who have been subjected to abuse and exploitation are still awaiting justice, Opposition Leader Sajith Prem...
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23-year-old arrested over alleged Rs. 4.3 mln online scam

23-year-old arrested over alleged Rs. 4.3 mln online scam

A 23-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with an alleged online financial scam in which a victim was defrauded of Rs. 4...
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Aswesuma payments for senior citizens to be credited tomorrow 

Aswesuma payments for senior citizens to be credited tomorrow 

The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that payments for June under the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit scheme for senior citizens ag...
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Sri Lanka named world's top island destination for 2026 

Sri Lanka named world's top island destination for 2026 

Sri Lanka has been recognised as the world's best island destination to visit in 2026, securing the number one position in the la...
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Spain beat Austria 3-0 for first World Cup knockout win since 2010

Spain beat Austria 3-0 for first World Cup knockout win since 2010

Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain proved too strong for Austria in a 3-0 win at the SoFi Stadium to take their place in the la...
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Sri Lanka's combat sports industry attracts institutional healthcare partner in landmark deal

Sri Lanka's combat sports industry attracts institutional healthcare partner in landmark deal

Sri Lanka's rapidly growing combat sports industry has reached a significant milestone, with Karma Fight League (KFL) and Ruhunu H...
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Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup

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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Entertainment

‘Fast & Furious’ TV series in the works for Peacock

‘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 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

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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