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SJB MP alleges bid to intimidate him
Colombo District SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman yesterday (14) complained of a bid to intimidate him.
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December 15, 2025
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Govt. urged to take action against deputy minister
Allegation of doing business with state:
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December 15, 2025
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Seneviratne five-for blows Nepal away
It was a run-out that started it all after Sri Lanka Under-19s captain Vimath Dinsara asked Nepal Under-19s to bat first in their Group B game at the Under-19s Asia Cup.
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December 15, 2025
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Goodbye - but only for now? Salah signs off as questions remain
Mohamed Salah took everything in at full-time of Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton, applauding all four sides of Anfield while home fans serenaded their Egyptian king' with his familiar song.
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December 15, 2025
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India sends stock of life-saving medicines
The government has appealed to India for immediate help to overcome the serious shortage of lifesaving drugs and injections.
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December 15, 2025
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Lasting power and beauty of words
Novelists, poets, short story writers, lyricists, politicians and columnists use words for different purposes.
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December 15, 2025
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Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash
Global fashion brand Prada has announced a line of limited-edition footwear inspired by Indian-made Kolhapuri sandals, known as chappal in India.
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December 15, 2025
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Cyclone Ditwah: 643 dead, 184 missing
Deputy Director at Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Pradeep Kodippili yesterday (14) said that the bodies of the disaster victims were still being retrieved.
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December 15, 2025
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Sinopec supports flood-hit communities with emergency relief
Sinopec has mobilized to support relief efforts by donating 75,000 Litres of bottled drinking water to flood affected regions. The initiative was launched nationwide through Sinopec's Filling Stations Network located in areas deeply impacted by the disaster.
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December 15, 2025
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H’tota Port: Maiden visit of mega cruise ship Mein Schiff 6
Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed cruise ship Mein Schiff 6 on its maiden call at the port on 3rd December, marking another significant step in the port's growing prominence as a South Asian cruise destination.
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December 15, 2025
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US: Two dead, eight injured in Brown University shooting; suspect still at large
At least two people were killed and eight others injured following an active shooting at Brown University's Barus & Holley Engineering Building on Saturday (local time), the university said in an official alert, with the suspect still at large.
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December 15, 2025
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ComBank to further empower women-led enterprises with NCGIL
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to advancing women's empowerment and financial inclusion, by partnering with the National Credit Guarantee Institution Limited (NCGIL) as a Participating Shareholder Institution (PSI) in the newly introduced 'Liya Shakthi' credit guarantee scheme, designed to support women-led enterprises across Sri Lanka.
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December 15, 2025
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Janaza prayers of Al Haj A J M Ismail Farook of Kahawatte draws people from all communities
On Saturday 13th December 2025, Kahawatte, in the Ratnapura district, mourned across all religious lines, the passing away of a community leader Al Haj A J M Ismail Farook of Kahawatte, who died on Friday after Jumma at his Ward Place residence.
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December 15, 2025
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Kapruka posts 77% operating growth as platform strategy accelerates
Kapruka Holdings PLC reported a 77% year-on-year improvement in operating performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, marking a second consecutive quarter of strong results.
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December 15, 2025
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Dreamron aids disaster-hit beauty salons in recovery
Sri Lankan cosmetics firm Dreamron has launched a CSR project to help communities rebuild after natural disasters.
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December 15, 2025
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McCullum backs Archer's fire, rules out batting-order shake-up
England head coach Brendon McCullum has backed Jofra Archer's intensity and ruled out any 'knee-jerk' changes to England's settled top seven, pushing back against growing scrutiny following the Brisbane Test defeat.
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December 15, 2025
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The Death of Jude
J ude passed away four years ago at the height of the Covid pandemic.
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December 15, 2025
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Sri Lanka's topography dictates global tea prices
A leading tea industry expert says that Sri Lanka's internationally famed tea business operates on a clear three-tier system, where the altitude at which leaves are grown directly dictates their market role and price.
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December 15, 2025
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Russel's fueling team spirit through employee motivation
Russel’s (Pvt) Ltd. recently celebrated a culture of excellence by honoring standout employees at a special appreciation event for November.
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December 15, 2025
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ADB approves $200 million to improve water and food security in North Central Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support the ongoing Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka's largest multiuse water resources development initiative.
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December 15, 2025
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Trade preferences to support post-Ditwah reconstruction
The manner in which the government succeeded in mobilising support from the international community, immediately after the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, may have surprised many people of this country, particularly because our Opposition politicians were ridiculing our \"inexperienced\" government, in the recent past, for its inability to deal with the international community effectively.
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December 15, 2025
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Belarus releases 123 prisoners after Trump envoy’s visit
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 123 prisoners as part of a deal with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, Minsk has announced, RT reported yesterday.
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December 15, 2025
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New Ambassador to South Korea appreciates job opportunities for Lankans
Amb Pathmanaathan meets President Lee Jae Myun
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December 15, 2025
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Global healthcare education now accessible in Gampaha
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) offers Gampaha district students internationally accredited healthcare education close to home at its Kerawalapitiya and Welisara campuses.
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December 15, 2025
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Strengthening your core
Strengthening the core has moved far beyond the pursuit of six-pack abs.
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December 15, 2025
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EU entering a crucial week to show Trump it's not 'weak'
-Bloomberg: The European Union faces an inflection point this week as it strives to prove it's a geopolitical force.
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December 15, 2025
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Arpico welcomes Christmas with its signature Christmas cake celebration
As the Christmas season draws near, Arpico revealed the spirit of happiness and unity through its highly anticipated Christmas Cake Preparation Ceremony, held recently at its iconic store at Hyde Pak Corner.
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December 15, 2025
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Sampath Bank's strong results boost investor confidence
The latest earnings report for Sampath Bank PLC (SAMP), analysed by First Capital Research (FCR), firmly supports a positive outlook among investors.
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December 15, 2025
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Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in drone attack
A drone attack has hit a United Nations facility in war-torn Sudan over the weekend, killing six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
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December 15, 2025
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World field athlete of the year Nicola Olyslagers – in her words
Nicola Olyslagers won world high jump titles indoors and outdoors in 2025.
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