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Opposition Leader blames government for Negombo Prison deaths
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has held the government responsible for the deadly violence at Negombo Prison, saying the incid...
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Court of Appeal Fixes August 6 Hearing for Hirunika Premachandra's Conviction Appeal
The Court of Appeal today (06) scheduled August 6, 2026, to hear the appeal filed by former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra...
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Death Toll in Renewed Negombo Prison Unrest Rises to 25, Over 100 Injured
The death toll from the renewed violence at Negombo Prison has climbed to 25, police confirmed, following a fresh outbreak of unr...
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Hospitals in Western Province reach capacity as dengue cases surge
Several hospitals across the Western Province have reached maximum capacity due to the sharp rise in dengue patients, according t...
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Man Arrested in Grandpass with 280g of Hashish During Police Raid
A 54-year-old man has been taken into custody after police allegedly found around 280 grams of hashish in his possession during 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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Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran conclude talks in Doha
Oil prices dropped about 1% on Thursday, down for a third consecutive day, after Qatar said Iran and the U.S. had made progress i...
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Venezuela earthquake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
A man has been rescued alive after being trapped for eight days in the rubble of a building that collapsed after twin earthquakes...
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Spain beat Austria 3-0 for first World Cup knockout win since 2010
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain proved too strong for Austria in a 3-0 win at the SoFi Stadium to take their place in the la...
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Sri Lanka's combat sports industry attracts institutional healthcare partner in landmark deal
Sri Lanka's rapidly growing combat sports industry has reached a significant milestone, with Karma Fight League (KFL) and Ruhunu H...
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Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup
Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team af...
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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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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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