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GMOA Strike Enters Second Day, Hospital Services Disrupted
The island-wide strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) continued for the second consecutive day to...
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Global oil prices remain high ahead of UN-Iran talks in Pakistan
The price of global oil remains high ahead of negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan this weekend, which will take place...
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Heat Warning Issued for Avurudu Festivities Amid Rising Temperatures
Health authorities have called on the public to take extra precautions when organizing Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Avurudu) celeb...
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Constable Arrested for Allegedly Accepting Bottle of Arrack as Bribe in Kilinochchi
A police constable attached to the Dharmapuram Police Station was arrested yesterday (9) by officers of the Commission to Investi...
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Hot Weather Triggers Rise in Forest Fire Incidents
Sri Lanka has recorded at least 10 to 15 forest fire incidents so far this year as prolonged hot weather continues to affect sever...
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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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Russia’s Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy agrees
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrai...
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Ex-Australia batter David Warner charged with drink-driving
Former Australia batter David Warner has been charged with drink-driving in Sydney. New South Wales Police confirmed a 39-year-old...
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Israel FA fined for ‘discrimination and racist abuse’
FIFA has fined the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss Francs (£141,700) and issued a warning about its future conduct afte...
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Iran will boycott the US but not the World Cup, country’s football head says
Iran will “boycott the United States” but “not the World Cup”, the Iranian football federation president, Mehdi Taj, said in a vid...
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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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Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for playing Xander Harris in the hit ‘90s TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The news of his deat...
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Netflix sees more prospects for live events in South Korea after BTS
Netflix anticipates more opportunities for live events in South Korea, the company said on Friday, as the U.S. streaming platform...
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