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Hot Weather Triggers Rise in Forest Fire Incidents
Sri Lanka has recorded at least 10 to 15 forest fire incidents so far this year as prolonged hot weather continues to affect sever...
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12-hour water cut announced for Homagama and Pelenwatta
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Homagama and Pelenwatta areas today (09) and tomorrow (10) due to the prevailing dry we...
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CID Urged to Probe Alleged Substandard Coal Procurement for Lakvijaya Plant
The Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights has called on the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to immed...
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Health Minister cancels scheduled meeting with GMOA
Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that the discussion scheduled for today (09) with the Government Medical Of...
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Sun to Stand Directly Overhead Across Parts of Sri Lanka Today
Residents in several parts of Sri Lanka will witness a unique celestial event today (09) as the sun appears directly overhead at a...
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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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HNB enables Google Pay for debit cards via Google Wallet
HNB PLC has enabled Google Wallet support for its debit card customers, allowing eligible cardholders to make contactless payments...
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US military will remain around Iran until Tehran complies with deal: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday its military ships and aircraft will remain around Iran and threatened that the U.S....
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Ex-Australia batter David Warner charged with drink-driving
Former Australia batter David Warner has been charged with drink-driving in Sydney. New South Wales Police confirmed a 39-year-old...
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Israel FA fined for ‘discrimination and racist abuse’
FIFA has fined the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss Francs (£141,700) and issued a warning about its future conduct afte...
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Iran will boycott the US but not the World Cup, country’s football head says
Iran will “boycott the United States” but “not the World Cup”, the Iranian football federation president, Mehdi Taj, said in a vid...
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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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Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for playing Xander Harris in the hit ‘90s TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The news of his deat...
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Netflix sees more prospects for live events in South Korea after BTS
Netflix anticipates more opportunities for live events in South Korea, the company said on Friday, as the U.S. streaming platform...
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