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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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Navy arrests 17 TN fishers, CM Stalin urges centre to get them out

A total of three boats including one from Rameswaram were caught by the Sri Lankan Navy in

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Sachithra Senanayake further remanded

Former Sri Lanka national cricketer Sachithra Senanayake who was arrested over allegations of

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IMF’s first EFF review for Sri Lanka kicks off today

Sri Lanka will soon find the status of the progress made in its reform efforts, with the

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Channel 4 has disclosed truth on Easter Sunday attack - Maithri (VIDEO)

The recent disclosures by Channel 4 have shed new light on the truth behind the tragic events

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Authorities admit migration of doctors beyond their control

With the migration of medical professionals from Sri Lanka reaching an alarming level, exacerbated

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Four Acting Ministers appointed

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed four Acting Ministers to oversee the ministries

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Malinga makes massive call on Dunith Wellalage’s future

Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga has heaped praise on Dunith Wellalage, after the young spinner had India's high

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Amendments to PAYE tax in upcoming budget: Parliamentary Committee assures

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis has assured to intervene in taking necessary

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Inflation drops to 4% in August

The Department of Census and Statistics reported that Sri Lanka's overall inflation rate, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), was 4.0% in August, a decrease from 6.3% in July 2023.

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Letter against the conduct of US envoy in Sri Lanka

The delegation urged the Minister of Foreign Affairs to call the Ambassador to the Ministry and advise her on her actions.

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Shooting in Ambalangoda: One person injured

The man was traveling in a van when two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle approached and fired shots at him.

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'Amber' alert issued for heavy rainfall across the Island

Heavy rains above 100mm are anticipated in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces, as well as in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.

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Court summons FSP activist Duminda Nagamuwa

Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) activist Duminda Nagamuwa has been summoned by the Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage to appear in court on September 6, 2023.

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Surge in child abuse complaints

Among the reported 5,456 complaints, 1,296 were related to child cruelty, 163 to serious injuries, and 242 to serious sexual abuse.

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Over 300,000 affected by arid weather

Other heavily affected districts include Ratnapura, Kurunegala, and Batticaloa, with 49,693, 33,549, and 29,508 people respectively being affected by the dry conditions.

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Adani-led renewable energy project lacks legality, claims SL lawmaker

Herath, an independent legislator, claims that the project is being pursued in an illegal manner.

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22 Sri Lankan students to study Hindi in India with full scholarships

Hindi is a popular foreign language in Sri Lanka, taught in numerous institutions including schools and universities.

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Court issues warrants against Wasantha Mudalige & two others

The court scheduled the case to be heard again on December 7.

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