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School uniform material distribution for this year completed - Ministry

The distribution of school uniform materials have been carried out this year for 10,096 government schools

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Complications in female, youth representation leads to most rejected nomination lists at LG polls - EC

Complications in fulfilling the requirements to include stipulated percentages of female and youth

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35 injured in head-on collision of buses in Warakapola

At least 35 people were injured when two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses

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U.S. Coast Guard to deliver another coast guard cutter to SL Navy

The U.S. will tranfer another coast guard cutter to Sri Lanka in 2026, according

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SJB nominates Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa for Colombo Mayor

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has officially nominated Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa as its candidate for mayor

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Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76, says family

Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76, according to his family.

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Two killed in shooting in Matara

Two individuals were killed in a shooting incident last night on Sinhasana Road, near the southern entrance

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CA orders status quo for Ex-CCD OIC in Weligama shooting incident

The Court of Appeal extended its previous order to maintain the status quo for former Colombo Crimes

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Six CCD officers granted bail over Weligama shooting

Six police officers from the Colombo Crime Division (CCD), who surrendered to the Matara

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President to wind up committee stage debate on budget

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to wind up the committee

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Opposition no longer IMF’s true love - Bimal

Highlighting how closely the present government is working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF),

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Tunisian president sacks prime minister amid economic and migration crisis

Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri less than a year after his appointment, and

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Central Bank lists Pro Care, Shade of Procare among prohibited schemes

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has determined that Pro Care (Pvt) Ltd. and Shade of Procare (Pvt) Ltd.

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LG polls - Over 400 nominations rejected

Nearly 425 nomination papers have been rejected in this year’s local government election nominations.

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German woman’s nomination for Local Elections rejected

The nomination of a German woman who was set to contest the upcoming Local Government Elections in the Matale District has been rejected.

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BIA welcomes Bulgaria Air charter flight

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today welcomed a special charter flight from

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Never accepted funds from Arjun Aloysius - Dayasiri

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara today denied that he had accepted funds from Perpetual Treasuries owned by Arjun Aloysius.

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CID to conduct probe against former First Lady

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been asked to conduct a probe against former

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Tense situation at Polduwa junction

A tense situation occurred at Polduwa Junction near the Parliament access road

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French tourist injured in fall at Punchi Sri Pada

A French tourist visiting Punchi Sri Pada (Mini Adam's Peak) slipped and fell from the mountain, sustaining serious injuries.

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Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canadian Justice Minister

Gary Anandasangaree, a Jaffna-born Tamil Canadian, has been appointed as Canada’s Minister of Justice

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Elon Musk’s X sues India in new censorship battle

India’s IT ministry has unlawfully expanded censorship powers to allow the easier removal of online content and empowered “countless” government officials to execute such orders, Elon Musk’s X has al

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Dayasiri, Handunetti engage in verbal battle in Parliament

SJB MP Dayasiri Jayasekara and Minister of Industries Sunil Handunetti engaged in a verbal battle in Parliament during the oral question session.

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Tesla makes largest ever Cybertruck recall

Thousands of Tesla Cybertrucks have been recalled in the US due to concerns about part of the electric car's trim falling off in the model's eighth and largest ever recall.

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Chinese K-8 trainer jet crashes in Wariyapola

A Chinese K-8 trainer jet of the Sri Lanka Air Force crash-landed in Wariyapola a short while ago, the Sri Lanka Air Force reported.

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BYD’s first shipment arrives in Sri Lanka

In a momentous event for Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape, the first shipment of BYD’s cutting-edge new energy vehicles (NEVs) has arrived at the Hambantota Port.

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Chikungunya wave hits Sri Lanka: Are you at risk?

Sri Lanka is experiencing a rapid spread of Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease, with cases reported from various parts of the country.

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Prison Jailer remanded till March 21 for aiding and abetting in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder

A prison jailer, who was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division over allegations of aiding and

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Steps must be taken to eliminate child labour from country

The representatives of the National Steering Committee on Elimination of Child Labour agreed that immediate and effective steps must be taken to ensure the complete elimination of child labour from th

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Govt will introduce new Constitution according to its own time - Minister

The Government will introduce the new Constitution according to its own time line, Minister of Justice

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Another tusker found dead

The carcass of a tusker was recovered today from the Ihakuluwewa tank reservation in Polonnaruwa by the Diyabeduma Police.

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Customs bust Rs.24 Mn worth ‘Kush’ smuggling attempt at BIA

Sri Lanka Customs today thwarted an attempt to smuggle two kilos of Cannabis variety ‘Kush’

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Some 400 vehicles stuck at Customs due to import rule change - VIAL

The Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) claimed today that around 400 vehicles

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Opposition to move adjournment debate on new Constitution

The Opposition is to move an adjournment debate on a new Constitution yesterday.

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Anuradhapura doctor rape suspect further remanded

The suspect arrested over the sexual assault and rape of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching

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Two Directors of pyramid scheme company granted bail

Two directors of Smart Win Pvt Ltd, who were remanded in connection with operating an illegal

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Trump moves to close down Voice of America

US President Donald Trump has signed an order to strip back federally funded news organisation Voice of America, accusing it of being "anti-Trump" and "radical".

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Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital

Pope Francis was photographed at the hospital for the first time since he was admitted last month for double pneumonia.

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21 injured as bus crashes into house in Arachchikattuwa

At least 21 individuals were injured when a passenger bus belonging to the Sri Lanka

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Court of Appeal orders to execute arrest order on Deshabandu

The Court of Appeal today refused to issue an interim order preventing Inspector

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