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Rupee Edges Up Against US Dollar as Bank Rates Show Minor Changes
The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown a marginal strengthening against the US Dollar at commercial banks today (12 January), with the ove...
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Met Department Issues Severe Lightning Warning for Several Provinces
The Department of Meteorology has released a special advisory warning of severe lightning activity affecting the Western, North-We...
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US Envoy Highlights Sri Lanka’s Southern Coast as a Premier Surfing Hub
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has drawn attention to the country’s growing popularity as a surfing destination, citing...
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Australia moves India into highest-risk category for student visas, cites ‘emerging integrity risks’
Australia has tightened checks for student visa applicants from India as it moved India into the ‘highest-risk’ category along wit...
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Makes Transit Stop in Sri Lanka
China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this mor...
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Manufacturing, Services Grow Steadily Despite Slower November Momentum
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors continued to expand in November, although growth moderated from October’s stronger...
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Public – Private Partnerships strengthen rebuilding efforts post Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Pyramid Wilmar, one of Sri Lanka’s most progressive and influential corporate entities in the food manufacturing and marketing sec...
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Musk’s X to open source new algorithm in seven days
Elon Musk said on Saturday that social media platform X will open to the public its new algorithm, including all code for organic...
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Sri Lanka Cricket Faces Packed International and Domestic Schedule in 2026
Sri Lanka is preparing for an intensive year of cricket in 2026, with the national team scheduled to compete in a wide range of in...
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Former Sri Lanka U19 Cricketer Akshu Fernando Dies, Tributes Pour In
Former Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketer Akshu Fernando has passed away, prompting an outpouring of tributes from players, coaches, and...
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Shafali’s Blitz Powers India to Comfortable Series Lead in Visakhapatnam
India made light work of Sri Lanka’s target in the second women’s T20I, producing a commanding seven-wicket win at the ACA–VDCA St...
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Atlee's Emotional Tribute To Thalapathy Vijay Steals The Show At Jana Nayagan Audio Launch: "One Last Time"
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan had its grand audio launch in Malaysia on Sunday. The...
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Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ hits US$556m box office worldwide, highest-grossing animated movie in China
Walt Disney’s animated Zootopia 2 racked up an estimated US$556 million in global ticket sales over the US Thanksgiving weeke...
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Legendary Actor Dharmendra Dies at 89
Veteran Bollywood legend Dharmendra has died at the age of 89, media outlets confirmed on Monday. The actor passed away in Mumbai,...
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