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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
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 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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12-hour water cut to affect Colombo and suburbs tomorrow
Residents in Colombo and several surrounding areas will experience a 12-hour water interruption tomorrow (04), the National Water...
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IMF warns Sri Lanka is off course as reform programme nears end
Sri Lanka's economy has drifted off course, according to the latest assessment by an International Monetary Fund team that spent s...
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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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Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran conclude talks in Doha
Oil prices dropped about 1% on Thursday, down for a third consecutive day, after Qatar said Iran and the U.S. had made progress i...
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Venezuela earthquake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
A man has been rescued alive after being trapped for eight days in the rubble of a building that collapsed after twin earthquakes...
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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 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
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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‘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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