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Local Gold Prices Retreat as Global Market Records Decline
Gold prices in Sri Lanka moved downward today (19), reflecting a broader decline in the international market and bringing noticeab...
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Emergency Pipeline Failure Triggers Temporary Water Suspension in Mahara and Gampaha
Residents in parts of the Gampaha District are set to experience an extended disruption to water services following an emergency b...
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Discovery of Woman’s Body in Parked Vehicle Leads to Expanding Police Investigation
A police investigation spanning multiple districts has uncovered a series of developments following the discovery of a woman’s bod...
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Sri Lanka Tightens Controls on Import Payments with New Foreign Exchange Measures
The Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening oversight of outward remittances link...
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Rain and Thunderstorm Conditions Expected Across Several Provinces Today
The Department of Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions across multiple parts of the country today (19), with show...
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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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Plane crash in Missouri kills all 12 people aboard
A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers planning to spend a sunny afternoon skydiving crashed on Sunday in Missouri, killing al...
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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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