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New Batticaloa Public Library declared open
The new Public Library building of the Batticaloa Municipal Council was ceremonially handed over to the public this morning in the presence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Former Member of...
Dilum Amunugama criticised over “prostitute” remark in child sexual abuse case
National Organizer of Sarvajana Balaya and former minister Dilum Amunugama has come under severe criticism on social media following remarks...
Azad Maulana Ready to Testify on Easter Sunday Attacks Under Family Security Conditions
Azad Maulana, the former private secretary of Pillayan, has stated that he is ready to return to Sri Lanka and...
Imported milk powder prices increase
Prices of imported milk powder sold in the local market were increased with immediate effect. According to the price revision,...
Speaker removes Chamara Sampath from Parliament
Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dasanayake was ordered to be removed from the parliamentary chamber by the speaker, who gave...
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 950,000 in 2026
The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far has crossed the 950,000 mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development...
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President reviews new UDA projects
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Two Sri Lankan passengers arrested with over 14kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Two Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of ‘‘Kush’’ narcotics valued at over Rs. 140 million. The suspects were taken into custody...
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Uni students agree to vacate Malwana residence after talks with PM
Following successful discussions with the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (18), a group of university students has agreed to vacate the disputed Malwana residence they had occupied since May...
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‘National Victory Day Commemoration Ceremony’ to be held tomorrow under the patronage of President
The ‘‘National Victory Day Commemoration Ceremony,’’ marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is scheduled to be held tomorrow (19) as in previous years. The ceremony will take place...
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