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BASL questions suitability of President's nominee for AG's post
The Bar Association, in a letter dated 22 December, has asked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint a person with proven competence, integrity, and independence—who commands wide acceptance, within the Constitutional Council, as the Auditor General.
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December 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka's coastline faces unfolding catastrophe: Expert
Sri Lanka is standing on the edge of a coastal catastrophe, with the nation's lifeline rapidly eroding under the combined assault of climate change, reckless development and weak compliance, Director General of the Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management (DCC&CRM) Dr. Terney Pradeep Kumara has warned.
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December 24, 2025
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Govt. seeks help from Polish Centre for Int'l Aid
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Poland, Priyangika Dharmasena met with CEO of the Polish Centre for International Aid (PCPM), Dr. Wojtek Wilk, recently, at the Embassy premises, to discuss the possibility of securing aid for Sri Lanka in the aftermath of “Cyclone Ditwah” that devastated the country, the Foreign Ministry said.
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December 24, 2025
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India commits $450-mn post-disaster reconstruction package to Sri Lanka
India on Tuesday committed a $450-million reconstruction package to Cyclone Ditwah-ravaged Sri Lanka.
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December 24, 2025
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Trump repeats claim of preventing nuclear war
India has denied that Washington brokered a ceasefire during its conflict with Pakistan in May
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December 24, 2025
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Protest outside Bangladesh HC in Delhi, security beefed up
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres voiced concern over the violence in Bangladesh, including the lynching of a Hindu man in the country.
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December 24, 2025
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SOC examines proposed amendments to the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SoC)on Economic Development and International Relations recently examined the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill and the proposed amendments thereto.
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December 24, 2025
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A wise Christmas
BisHop DULEEP DE CHICKERA
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December 24, 2025
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DFCC Bank advances acquisition of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka's retail and wealth business
DFCC Bank PLC has informed the public that with the necessary approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to proceed with its proposed acquisition of the Wealth and Retail Banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka Branch, it will continue the process in the coming months.
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December 24, 2025
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Australia's social media ban: A sledgehammer approach to a scalpel problem
When governments panic, they legislate.
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December 24, 2025
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Fort Magistrate issues arrest warrant for MP Archchuna
The Fort Magistrate yesterday (23) issued a warrant for the arrest of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna as he failed to appear in court during the hearing of a case against him for alleged obstruction of police duties.
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December 24, 2025
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The Avenue Colombo unveils new dining experiences for holiday season
The Avenue Colombo recently welcomed the festive season by introducing a refreshed culinary and hospitality experience, centered on comfort, connection, and versatile dining.
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December 24, 2025
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Life after the armband for Asalanka
Tripped of the captaincy on the eve of a World Cup, Charith Asalanka finds himself skating on thin ice.
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December 24, 2025
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ILO sheds light on devastating impact on labour market
Extreme weather events
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December 24, 2025
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Lakshima, Malshan best athletes at Youth Athletics Championship
Sprinter Lakshima Mendis and triple jumper Pasindu Malshan won the best athlete titles at the track and field championship of the National Youth Sports Festival which saw ten meet records being renewed at Diyagama over the weekend.
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December 24, 2025
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SLT-MOBITEL drives next digital transformation with 5G
Marking a major leap forward in the country’s digital transformation journey, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has made its 5G network publicly available, enabling Sri Lankans to experience the power and possibilities of next-generation connectivity.
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December 24, 2025
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Market rebounds on Indian aid news, ASPI gains 28.80 points
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a session of two variants yesterday, ultimately closing higher after a mid-session dip was reversed by significant positive news from India.
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December 24, 2025
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The Aesthetics and the Visual Politics of an Artisanal Community
Organised by the Colombo Institute for Human Sciences in collaboration with Millennium Art Contemporary, an interesting and unique exhibition got underway in the latter's gallery in Millennium City, Oruwala on 21 December 2025.
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December 24, 2025
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Air pollution killed 1.7 million Indians in 2022: Lancet study
Air pollution from burning coal, oil, and gas killed an estimated 1.7 million Indians in 2022, according to the 2025 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change released last week: a 38% rise since 2010.
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December 24, 2025
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Chinese Dragon Café opens flagship outlet in Galle
Chinese Dragon Café (CDC) has opened its 10th Sri Lankan outlet in Galle, located at 45 Colombo Rd, Kaluwella.
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December 24, 2025
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New anti-terror law opposed by social media collective
Opposed for Social Media Declaration (CSMD) has strongly opposed the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act, No. of 2026 (PSTA).
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December 24, 2025
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Fake Doctorates
I waited a whole year for Asoka Ranwala, MP, to confess and apologise for claiming a fake PhD, and resign from Parliament.
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December 24, 2025
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Court orders destruction of illegal float valve stock
Mahara Magistrate's court has ordered the destruction of a stock of illegal float valve stock, apprehended in Kadawatha, after finding that the products were sold without mandatory labeling and certification, the Consumer Affairs Authority said.
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December 24, 2025
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Royal in command against Nalanda
Nalanda were facing a tall order against Royal as they collapsed to post 74 for nine at stumps in reply to Royal's 260 on day one of their Under 19 cricket encounter at Campbell Place on Tuesday.
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December 24, 2025
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Ashes over for Cummins, uncertainty over T20 World Cup too
Australia captain Pat Cummins won't feature again in the Ashes and there is uncertainty about whether he will be available for the T20 World Cup in February, with selectors and medical staff unwilling to take any risks over his long-term health.
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December 24, 2025
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Value of pretend play
City readers have long heard that play is important for a child’s growth but recent research and expert voices are now clarifying just how powerful pretend play can be in shaping young minds and behaviours.
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December 24, 2025
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Dialog & University of Moratuwa launch open-source Sinhala Voice Model
In a significant move to accelerate technological innovation in Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, and the Dialog-University of Moratuwa (UoM) Research Lab, has announced the release of SinhalaVITS, a state-of-the-art, open-source Text-to-Speech (TTS) model for the Sinhala language.
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December 24, 2025
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President urged not to appoint rubber stamps to CC to ensure its continued independence
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has requested the government, Speaker and the Opposition that the appointment of civil society members to the Constitutional Council should be done in consultation with the civil society and professional organisations, including the BASL.
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December 24, 2025
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Trump announces 'Golden Fleet' battleship push
US President Donald Trump unveiled plans to begin construction of a new class of massive battleships as part of a broader effort to rebuild US shipbuilding capacity, strengthen deterrence, and restore what he described as American military supremacy.
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December 24, 2025
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SL Amb. to Romania takes up issues relating to foreign workers
Sri Lankan Ambassador to Romania, Madurika Joseph Weninger, has raised questions on the measures Romania employs to prevent illegal recruitment and safeguard foreign workers.
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