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SJB claims Speaker unlawfully removed no-confidence motion from order paper
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera has accused the government of improperly removing a no-confidence motion against t...
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Beijing underscores long-term investment potential in talks with Sarvajana Balaya
A high-level political delegation from the Sarvajana Balaya has met with China's newly appointed envoy in Colombo to discuss deepe...
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NPP signalled left but is steering sharply right, says Opposition Leader
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa said that the National People’s Power (NPP) government has imposed severe economic hardship on...
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Former Civil Defence officer arrested over elephant death in Kahatagasdigiliya
A former Civil Defence officer has been arrested on suspicion of removing the tusk of an elephant found dead without its tusk in t...
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Sri Lanka plans to procure four advanced UAVs from Israel
The government plans to acquire four advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the Sri Lanka Air Force from Israel Aerospace In...
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Central Bank says digital assets cannot replace rupee in domestic payments
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reaffirmed that digital assets cannot be used for payments between residents, saying that...
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State banks drive 1H SOE gains as SriLankan Airlines sinks deeper
51 major State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) reported a combined profit of Rs. 259.3 billion in the first half of 2026, marking a notab...
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Trump says Republicans harmed by Iran war, inability to 'transfer the love' for him
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Nov 4) the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US...
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FIFA pledges $25 million to make football Sri Lanka’s top sport
World football governing body FIFA has pledged USD 25 million to transform Sri Lanka into a major football-playing nation over the...
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Sri Lanka suspends automobile sports body
An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued temporarily suspending the registration of the National Sports Association for Automobile...
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Rumesh Tharanga Claims Javelin Gold in Budapest with 91.09m Throw
Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga has secured victory in the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Champion...
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Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ sets global streaming premiere date on Prime Video
Indian superstar Rajinikanth’s “Jailer 2” is headed to Prime Video for a worldwide streaming premiere, following what the streamer...
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Johnny Depp teases possible return as Jack Sparrow in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp says he is open to reprising his role as Jack Sparrow in another "Pirates of the Caribbean" film and i...
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Hindi version of ‘Obsession’ set for OTT release, featuring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon
Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon dropped a glimpse of what to expect from the Hindi version of Obsession. Ahead of the film's OT...
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