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Man nabbed with Rs. 10 mn worth ICE drug

A 39-year-old man engaged in drug smuggling was arrested with 1.10 kgs of Methamphetamine

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Four jumbos killed in train collision

Four elephants were killed last night after being knocked down by the night mail train from Colombo to Kankesanthurai.

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Jazeera Airways to resume daily flights from October

Jazeera Airways is to boost their airline service in Colombo from October, the Civil

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Dates announced for renewal of firearm license for 2024

The renewal of firearm licenses of individuals/ institutions for the year 2024 will be

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Woman nabbed with Rs. 10 mn worth gold at BIA

An air passenger who attempted to smuggle into the country a consignment

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SriLankan Airlines partners with Virgin Australia

SriLankan Airlines has entered into a first-ever interline partnership with Virgin Australia that will

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New Zealand skipper Williamson targets World Cup return

Less than six months after knee surgery threatened to rule him out of next month's

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Sri Lanka welcomes one millionth tourist

In a significant milestone for the country's tourism industry, Alex Mazkov, a Russian national,

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Future NPP govt. will not hesitate to work with IMF: Dr. Nalinda

A future National Peoples' Power (NPP) government will never hesitate to work with the

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Four arrested for poaching sambhurs

Wildlife authorities nabbed four persons who poached four sambhurs and a mousedeer

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A long-awaited asteroid sample has landed in the US

An asteroid sample collected by NASA has touched down on Earth, giving scientists

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Sachithra Senanayake granted bail

Former Sri Lanka national cricketer Sachithra Senanayake held in remand custody

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Innovative Business Models Fuel Sri Lanka-India Grid Link

Sri Lanka and India will explore various business models to lay the transmission

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Newborn twins die at Kalubowila Hospital

In a devastating turn of events, newborn twins died at the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital, raising

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PHIs to ensure stringent regulation of school canteens

The Public Health Inspectors' (PHI) Union today said they will resort to strict inspections

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Chinese President Xi Jinping declares Asian Games open

Hangzhou: Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-19 delayed

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My son studying in the US assists me voluntarily: Ali Sabry

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, in his response to the public outcry on his son’s presence

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Textile businessman shot dead in Galle

A textile businessman in Galle was reported dead after being shot at while travelling in

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Sri Lanka Women progress to semi-finals of Asian Games cricket

Inoshi Priyadharshani took 4 for 10 to set Sri Lanka Women up for an easy eight-wicket win over

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Police hunt for man who committed serious sexual abuse on his daughter

The Mawathagama Police have released a photograph of a suspect allegedly involved in a severe case of sexual abuse

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Price of chicken to reduce to Rs. 850 per kg by year-end

People will be able to buy a kilo of chicken from the local market for between Rs. 850 to Rs. 900

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President invited for state visit to Malaysia

President Ranil Wickremesinghe was invited for a state visit to Malaysia by the King, the

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Dayasiri obtains enjoining order against Maithripala

The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order preventing the operation o

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’’Got a feeling” the woman was “a bit weird” - Danushka

The recorded interview of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was played to Judge Sarah

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Customs seize parcel with hashish

A consignment of hashish worth Rs. 164 million in a parcel imported to Sri Lanka from

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Cash Rs.7.8mn robbed from private bank ATM

Cash amounting to Rs.7.8 million has been stolen from the ATM of a private sector bank

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Debate on Channel 4 useless exercise - Catholic Church

The two-day debate on Channel 4 which is to begin in Parliament today will be a useless exercise

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India expels a senior Canadian Diplomat

The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India

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Uddika says he was shot at due to ‘existing system’

Parliamentarian Uddika Premaratne said the shooting targeting him was due to the existing system in the country.

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Emirates, SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership

Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers on both airlines.

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Politicians then and now responsible for chaos in country

Politicians then and now are directly responsible for the chaos in the country, Kalutara

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Sri Lankans queue in thousands for Yellow Fever vaccines

A total of around 5,000 Sri Lankans are currently waiting in line to receive the Yellow Fever

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No new agreements with IMF

No new agreements will be made with the International Monetary

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Sri Lanka win the toss in Asia Cup final, opt to bat first

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the final of the Asia Cup,

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Fourteen dead in plane crash in Brazil’s Amazonas state

Fourteen people on a small jet died when the plane crashed in Brazil's northern Amazonas state on Saturday, the state's governor said.

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Plans to reduce school study period by one year - PM

Negotiations are underway to reduce the study period by one year so that children can

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Sajith asks the super-rich to shoulder debt restructuring

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on private lenders and the super-rich

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Maithri urges SC to reconsider Easter Sunday attack allegations

Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday urged the Supreme Court to

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Ranatunga slams ICC over reserve day for India-Pakistan match

Former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga has lashed out at the International Cricket

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Oil hits 2023 highs on tight supply outlook

REUTERS - Oil prices climbed yesterday to their highest this year, as expectations of tighter

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