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When the self-righteous turn unspeakably brutal
Only about 35 crew members of an Iranian frigate survived a torpedo attack by the US, off Galle, on Wednesday.
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March 06, 2026
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Library crisis hits Pera university
Library facilities at the University of Peradeniya have been suspended, with main libraries across seven faculties remaining closed, disrupting academic activities of students.
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March 06, 2026
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'IRIS Dena was Indian Navy guest, hit without warning', Iran warns US of bitter regret
A day after a US submarine sunk an Iranian Navy warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, the Foreign Minister of Iran, Sayed Abbas Araghchi, has warned that the US would “pay bitterly” for targeting a ship in international waters, The Tribune has reported.
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March 06, 2026
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Female lawyer given 12 years RI for preparing forged deeds for Borella land
A female attorney-at-law convicted of preparing forged deeds relating to a land in Borella was yesterday sentenced to 12 years rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.
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March 06, 2026
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Iran to allow only Chinese vessels through Strait of Hormuz: Sources
The Strait, which provides the Persian Gulf ports access to the open sea, is a key chokepoint that Iran has blocked since the conflict began
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March 06, 2026
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Sinking of Iranian ship: Government abides by International Law: Jayatissa
Another Iranian vessel in Lanka’s exclusive economic zone
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March 06, 2026
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Silence is not protection: Rethinking sexual education in Sri Lanka
Sexual education is a vital component of holistic education, contributing to physical health, emotional well-being, gender equality, and social responsibility.
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March 06, 2026
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University of Wolverhampton confirms Ranil was officially invited
University of Wolverhampton has confirmed that it invited Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as President to attend the awarding of Honourary Professorship to First Lady Maithree Wickremesinghe and join graduation lunch on 22 September, 2023.
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March 06, 2026
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End of 'Western Civilisation'?
When I wrote in this column an essay on 4th February 2026 titled, the 'Beginning of Another 'White Supremacist' World Order?', my focus was on the hypocrisy of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Davos address on 20 January 2026 to the World Economic Forum.
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March 06, 2026
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Risk of power cuts due to use of low-quality coal, PUCSL warns
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has warned of a possible risk of power cuts due to the use of inferior quality coal affecting generation capacity at the Lakvijaya Power Plant, according to a recent commission report.
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March 06, 2026
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Sajith demands clear statement from govt. about Iranian vessel sunk close to Galle and another located near Colombo port
Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday demanded a “clear statement from the government regarding this, as well as on the Iranian ship that was attacked near Galle, the number of personnel involved, and other related details,” following the sinking of an Iranian naval vessel in waters off Sri Lanka.
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March 06, 2026
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The Rule of Law from a Master of the Rolls and Lord Chief Justice of England
These last few months have given us vivid demonstrations of the power of the Rule of Law.
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March 06, 2026
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Bombay's storied cricket venues remain a cut above the rest
Bombay cannot quite match Colombo when it comes to Test venues.
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March 06, 2026
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Indian Ocean under fire: Parliament explodes over the sinking of ‘IRIS Dena'
A new crisis looms with a second Iranian vessel at the doorstep
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March 06, 2026
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Tamil Nadu polls: DMK offers 29 seats, two RS berths to Congress
Amid a deadlock in seat-sharing talks between Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK and its electoral ally Congress Party, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram and TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai met Chief Minister and DMK President Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin at his residence in Chennai on Tuesday in an attempt to end the impasse.
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March 06, 2026
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Nestlé Lanka Chairman and Managing Director, Bernie Stefan honoured at the CEO of the Year Awards 2025
Bernie Stefan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé Lanka was recognised at the CEO of the Year Awards 2025 organised by the Global CEO Forum.
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March 06, 2026
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Rehan century highlight of final day
Royal fought back on the back of a valuable five wicket haul by Himaru Deshan to earn first innings points against Richmond in the Under 19 Division I Tier 'A' match at Reid Avenue on Thursday.
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March 06, 2026
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Halliday leads New Zealand's commanding win over Zimbabwe
A career-best 157 not out off 118 balls from Brooke Halliday, followed by a clinical bowling display, helped New Zealand begin their ODI series against Zimbabwe in Dunedin with a commanding 180-run victory.
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March 06, 2026
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FR petition challenges detention of former SIS chief Sallay
A retired officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka challenging the 90-day detention order imposed on former State Intelligence Service chief Suresh Sallay under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (Sri Lanka).
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March 06, 2026
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Low-quality coal shipment affects Lakvijaya coal power plant operations
Operations at Sri Lanka's main coal-fired power facility, the Lakvijaya coal power plant, suffered a significant disruption soon after a new shipment of coal was introduced, raising concerns over generation stability and environmental emissions.
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March 06, 2026
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CSE regains some positive terrain but challenges remain
CSE trading yesterday was positive overall on account of local economic growth prospects but concerns deriving from West Asian tensions lingered.
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March 06, 2026
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Children and violence in movies
Whether exposure to violence in films affects children's mental health has long been a subject of debate among parents, educators and psychologists.
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March 06, 2026
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In the age of power, India must play peacemaker
Formal multilateral institutions remain important. However, they were designed for a different distribution of power anda cifferent strategic climate
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March 06, 2026
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Tables turned in sprint events at first selection Trial
New winners emerged in the men's sprint events at the first athletics Selection Trial held at Diyagama over the weekend, as several upcoming athletes outperformed established national champions in some of the sport's most sought-after disciplines.
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March 06, 2026
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New Basnayake Nilame of Kandy Sri Pattini Devalaya to be elected today
The election to appoint the new Basnayake Nilame of the historic Kandy Sri Pattini Devalaya, one of the four main Devalayas associated with the Sri Dalada Maligawa, will be held today (06) at 10.00 AM at the Kandy District Secretariat.
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March 06, 2026
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Calls for lifetime ban on coach who secretly filmed women players
Victims of a coach who avoided prison despite secretly filming women footballers in changing rooms and showers have called for him to receive a global lifetime ban.
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March 06, 2026
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Star Garments, CBC Finance, Allianz Insurance, VS Information Systems, Home Land and Millennium IT ESP register wins on Monday
Star Garments, CBC Finance, Allianz Insurance, VS Information Systems, Home Land and Millennium IT ESP registered wins in the MCA G division league stage matches played last Monday.
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March 06, 2026
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CPSL accuses US of violating Lanka’s maritime sovereignty
The Communist Party of Sri Lanka (CPSL) yesterday condemned what it described as the “illegal sinking” of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena by the United States Navy within Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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March 06, 2026
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Women powering South Asia’s first integrated resort
As South Asia’s first fully integrated resort, City of Dreams Sri Lanka represents a new chapter in the nation’s tourism story — one defined by scale, sophistication and global standards.
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March 06, 2026
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Huge influx of aid urgently needed amid catastrophic conditions in Gaza
Despite the 1 March 2026 deadline for 37 NGOs to leave the Occupied Palestinian Territory, MSF is committed to remaining to provide assistance
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