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Sri Lanka considers IMF mandated property tax to boost revenue
Sri Lanka is actively considering the implementation of a property tax to boost state revenue, following explicit directives from...
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Human Rights Commission alleges torture and illegal detention of transferred inmates
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has condemned prison authorities after its officers were blocked from entering We...
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Govt sued over failure to implement adequate Cyclone Ditwah pre-disaster measures
The Supreme Court has fixed October 30, 2026, to consider a Fundamental Rights petition accusing the government of failing to impl...
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Court orders Sri Lanka Telecom to release e-mail data in Treasury fraud probe
The Fort Magistrate yesterday (15) ordered Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) to release copies of the email data system belonging to the Pub...
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Rising global oil prices prompt calls for urgent local fuel price adjustment
The escalating military tensions in the Middle East have caused a significant surge in global oil prices, raising alarms about the...
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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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June PMI: Services resilient as manufacturing momentum slows
Sri Lanka’s economic expansion continued into June, driven by resilient service sectors and steady factory output, though the manu...
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Bangkok bar fire kills 27, Thai officials say emergency exits were obstructed
An explosive fire at a popular bar and restaurant in Thailand’s capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, the country’s prime minister...
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Argentina faces FIFA fine after players celebrate win against England with Falklands banner
World Cup finalists Argentina could face a FIFA fine after players celebrated their semi-final win over England with a banner decl...
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Unbeaten league champions Trinity College look to reclaim Bradby Shield from Royal College
The historic Bradby Shield encounter enters its 80th edition as Royal College and Trinity College prepare to face each other in a...
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Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died in India after battling an illness. He had been undergoing treatment at a h...
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‘Free Willy’ reboot in the works at Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. is developing a reimaging of the ’90s family adventure movie, “Free Willy,” produced by Anthony and Joe Russo’s AGBO....
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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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