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New virus discovered in China that can affect brain

A new virus, dubbed wetland virus (WELV), has been discovered in China that can spread

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Nominations open for Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha elections

Nominations for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election will be accepted starting

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Showers enhance from today

The prevailing showery condition over the south-western parts of the country is expected to

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Forty-eight killed in Nigeria fuel tanker crash

At least 48 people have been killed in the central Nigerian state of Niger after a fuel tanker collided with a lorry carrying

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Elon Musk on track to be the first trillionaire by 2027

Elon Musk is on track to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, according to a new global wealth report.

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AKD proposes contributory pension scheme for private sector employees

The National People's Power (NPP) has proposed to introduce a contributory pension scheme for private

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Former Minister’s daughter arrested in Akuressa for possession of ammunition

A 44-year-old woman, the daughter of late Provincial Minister P.B. Dissanayake, was arrested in

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India records first suspected mpox case, male patient in isolation

India’s health ministry says it has recorded a suspected case of mpox found in a man who recently

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SL Customs makes Rs.1 trillion record revenue achievement in history

Sri Lanka Customs made a recorded revenue achievement of Rs. 1 trillion, making it the highest figure

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Ravindra Jadeja joins Narendra Modi’s BJP

Ravindra Jadeja recently retired from T20 internationals after India’s historic T20 World Cup victory against South Africa in June

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Four judges appointed to Court of Appeal

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed new judges to the Court of Appeal, effective

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20 Sri Lankans stranded in Myanmar return

A total of 20 Sri Lankans who were forcibly detained at an illegal cyber centre camp in Myanmar

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Anura Widanagamage appointed Uva province governor

Anura Widanagamage has been appointed as the governor of Uva province by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

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Sri Lanka Air Force to receive US donated Beechcraft King next week

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, donated by the United States to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) will arrive

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Presidential election is not about choosing teams - Ranil Wickremesinghe

In response to an allegation that he does not have a sound team to back him, independent candidate

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At least 17 pupils killed in Kenya school fire

At least 17 pupils have died after a school in central Kenya caught fire on Thursday night, police said.

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Dunith, Harshitha shortlisted for ICC Player-of-the-Month

Sri Lanka’s all-round prodigy Dunith Wellalage and promising Harshitha Samarawickrama have been shortlisted for the

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Muzammil resigns as Uva Governor to support Sajith

Uva Province Governor A.J.M. Muzammil has resigned from his post, extending his support to

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Fake postal voting results on social media - EC urged to quash

People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) urged the Election Commission to take steps to end the

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State owned enterprises should no longer be a burden to country - Sajith

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa said that state-owned enterprises (SOE) can no more be a burden to the country, economy, taxpayers and the people.

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Election Commission slams salary hike as candidate promotion tactic

The Election Commission has criticized the government's decision to increase public sector employee

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750,000 printed passports within one month as immediate measure - Susil

Steps have been taken to bring down 750,000 passports within a month as an immediate measure until

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Governance is second, rebuilding economy first - President

In the midst of talks about abolition of the executive presidency, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he will leave it up

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Four killed in Georgia high school shooting

Two 14-year-old students and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in

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Lorry topples on Southern Expressway

All heavy vehicle drivers towards Matara are advised to exit from the Pinnaduwa interchange

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EC issues directives to employers on granting leave for Presidential election

The Elections Commission has requested all employers to grant leave to both public and private sector employees

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Shooting at Uddika’s vehicle: Former ASP arrested

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the former Assistant Superintendent of Police

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Vedda community permitted to enter forests

The Department of Wildlife has taken step to issue special identity cards to those from the Vedda community

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Strategic framework for local fisheries industry gets Cabinet approval

The Cabinet this week approved a strategic framework aimed at revitalising Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector.

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SLSC demands action following driver’s death at Customs gate

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC), together with 17 member associations, the Container Transport

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A/L 2023 (2024) re-scrutiny results released

The re-scrutiny of results for the 2023 (2024) GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination was released

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Ranil’s Economic Policies - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Ranil Wickremesinghe's (RW) manifesto in English spans 13,496 words. While it is primarily aspirational

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New Zealand hikes tourist tax prompting warning

New Zealand will steeply increase an entry tax for foreign tourists in a move some fear could deter visitors.

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State Minister Arundika Fernando becomes independent

While calling for unity among President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa

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Three Sri Lankan fishermen missing after collision with ship

Three Sri Lankan fishermen are reported missing after a local fishing trawler collided with a passing ship approximately 270 nautical miles (501 kms) off the coast of Galle.

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Four three-wheeler associations pledge support to Ranil

Three-wheeler associations today announced their support for independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe at

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Ranil making impractical promises - AKD

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who senses his defeat, has started to give impractical pledges

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Government behind the release of viral video clip, says Marikkar

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S. M. Marikkar today said that the viral video clip showing him having a discussion

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More than 40 killed, 180 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine

At least 41 people were killed and more than 180 injured Tuesday in a Russian missile strike on

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Parliament approves three legislations

The Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Bill, the Code

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