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New counterterrorism bill exposes journalists and dissenters to arbitrary arrest
The World Organisation Against Torture has warned that Sri Lanka's new counterterrorism draft law risks perpetuating severe human...
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Former CMC councilor Mahinda Kahandagama arrested for alleged drug trafficking
Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama and another individual have been arrest...
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SJB to move NCM against Speaker on Friday
The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to present a motion of no confidence against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickr...
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Private fuel firms urged to resume uninterrupted distribution
The Ministry of Energy has instructed private distribution companies to maintain uninterrupted fuel supplies across Sri Lanka foll...
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Police inform Shiranthi Rajapaksa to appear before FCID on October 13
Police have informed former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa to present herself to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID...
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Unresolved US Trade Negotiations Threaten Over 15,000 Sri Lankan Apparel Jobs
Sri Lanka's temporary reprieve from a punitive United States tariff has bought the government valuable time but has not secured th...
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Think Tank Warns Tariff Reform Needs Independent Oversight Body
A Colombo-based think tank has said that Sri Lanka's renewed tariff rationalisation drive risks stalling unless it is supported by...
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Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief
Extreme heat is putting pregnant mothers and their newborns at increasing risk, United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell will war...
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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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India drive home advantage in Sri Lanka despite Sonal Dinusha's maiden Test ton
Sri Lanka allrounder Sonal Dinusha struck a maiden century but India took a firm grip on proceedings at stumps on a rain-shortened...
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SL vs IND 1st Test: Selectors gamble on Dickwella recall
The return of seasoned wicketkeeper batter Niroshan Dickwella has dominated headlines following the announcement of Sri Lanka’s 16...
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Rescue pug who escaped South Korea’s dog meat trade crowned ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’
A pug who escaped being someone’s meal in the South Korea is the winner of this year’s “World’s Ugliest Dog” competition held in N...
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Umariya urges critics targeting her concert attire to address real national problems
Singer Umariya Sinhawansa has pushed back against intense social media backlash over her stage attire, dismissing baseless online...
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Scores Biggest First Week in Box Office History
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still catching new records as the Tom Holland-led movie continues its impressive start at the box off...
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