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Senior citizen swindled of Rs 4.6 million in phone scam
A senior citizen has lost Rs. 4.6 million after falling victim to a phone scam involving fraudsters impersonating bank officials....
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Opposition Leader pays tribute to Lal Wijenayake's defense of judicial independence
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has paid rich tribute to the late veteran politician and NPP executive council member Lal Wijen...
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Taxpayers on hook as SriLankan Airlines losses hit Rs 35.6B for Q1
SriLankan Airlines is sinking deeper into a financial crisis, with mounting losses, escalating operating costs and an enormous neg...
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Sri Lanka bets on battery power to break diesel dependence
Sri Lanka’s latest electricity infrastructure investment signals a significant shift in the country’s energy strategy, but its ult...
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LPG shortage: Households and SMEs pay price for corporate and regulatory failures
Sri Lanka’s worsening LPG shortage has exposed a dangerous weakness in the country’s energy security arrangements. The crisis high...
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BOI Customs loophole costs Sri Lanka up to Rs. 1000 billion annually
Sri Lanka’s state coffers face severe annual revenue leakages of up to Rs. 1 trillion due to persistent gaps in customs oversight...
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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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US military conducts strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in defensive operation, officials say
The US military carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, three US officials told CNN, characterizing the acti...
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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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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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Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' sets new record with overseas rights sold for INR 1.75 bln ahead of the Christmas release
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film 'King' is yet to arrive in theatres, but it has already reportedly secured a record-breaking overse...
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Interactive mental health play 'Every Brilliant Thing' runs at BMICH from 5 to 8 November
The acclaimed interactive play Every Brilliant Thing, exploring mental health, resilience, and life's simple joys, will be staged...
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