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Nepal stun West Indies in historic win
Nepal registered their first win against a Test playing nation as they defeated the West Indies by 19 runs to take a 1-0 series lead in the three-match T20I series, in Sharjah. After 180 internationals, Nepal have finally defeated a Full Member nation on a historic day for the country.
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September 29, 2025
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IIHS launches new 1+2 pathway with Australia's Deakin University
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) has launched a new 1+2 academic pathway in partnership with Deakin University, Australia. This initiative provides Sri Lankan students with a streamlined route to an international degree.
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September 29, 2025
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Litton Das to miss Afghanistan T20Is
Litton Das, the Bangladesh skipper, is set to miss the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan after sustaining a grade 1 strain on the left abdominal muscle during the Asia Cup. Jaker Ali will continue to lead the side in Das's absence.
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September 29, 2025
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ADB powers a new era of innovation at Rajarata University
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is making a substantial investment in Sri Lanka's future, with the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka at the forefront of this transformative initiative. A total of $30 million has been allocated to the university as part of a broader project to enhance higher education in the country. This funding aims to establish a new Faculty of Technology, offering students industry-relevant programs in science and technology.
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September 29, 2025
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Milinda in talks with india's NHRC Head
Milinda Moragoda with Secretary General and CEO of India's National Human Rights Commission, Bharat Lal
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September 29, 2025
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Angry McIlroy swears at rowdy US fans in Ryder Cup
A furious Rory McIlroy swore at American fans during a heated moment in Saturday's foursomes in the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
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September 29, 2025
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SLIC Life's nationwide education initiatives earn top CSR honour
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) has been recognized for 'Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)' at the prestigious Sri Lanka Leadership Awards 2025.
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September 29, 2025
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Ex-Health Minister slams LGBTIQ tourism project
Former Health Minister Dr. Channa Jayasumana has urged the government to suspend a recently endorsed project by Sri Lanka Tourism to promote LGBTIQ tourism, warning that it could compromise the country's cultural integrity, public health, and international image.
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September 29, 2025
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Ramadia Grand fills luxury void as
Moratuwa - Panadura’s first four-star hotel
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September 29, 2025
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Validity period of birth certificates
There is a widespread misconception—circulated by various individuals—that the original Birth Certificate is not valid for official purposes, and that a copy issued within the last six months is required instead.
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September 29, 2025
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Govt. gets enmeshed in one more controversy further tarnishing its image
A heated argument erupted in Parliament yesterday when SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahman questioned the appointment of High Court Judge Ranga Dissanayake as Director General of the Bribery Commission, citing claims of his past links with the JVP.
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September 27, 2025
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COPE finds much of CEB already cannibalised
Fuel shortage manufactured to further ulterior motives
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September 27, 2025
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Finding the sport that fits you best
Choosing a sport is not as simple as picking the first one that comes to mind.
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September 27, 2025
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In a first, Polish climber skis down Everest without supplemental oxygen
Andrzej Bargiel, braving heavy snowfall, glided down the world’s highest mountain on his third attempt
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September 27, 2025
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Amber landslide alerts in five districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) yesterday issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas, in five districts, as heavy rains continued to lash parts of the island.
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September 27, 2025
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President announces impending arrest of one or two ex-Army officers in connection with 2019 Easter Sunday attacks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says one or two former Army officers are to be arrested in the future in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.
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September 27, 2025
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Microsoft cuts Israeli military's access to some cloud computing, AI
Microsoft said the Israeli military's use of Azure to store data obtained through mass surveillance of Palestinians violated its terms of service
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September 27, 2025
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Russia’s law against books by ‘foreign agents’ signals tightening grip
Before the new censorship legislation came into force, some authors reportedly enjoyed a brief spike in sales
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September 27, 2025
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South-Asian education unions push for improved health, well-being, and gender equality curricula
Over 160 participants, including representatives of teacher unions, governments, civil society, youth, UN agencies, and academics from South Asia and Southeast Asia, gathered to share lessons, explore innovative programmes, and interventions to discuss how education systems can support teachers to deliver gender-responsive, socially responsible, and stigma-free curricula, including Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) for children, adolescents, and young people.
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September 27, 2025
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High Court orders pre-trial conference into case filed by AG against Namal over controversial ‘Krrish’ Project
The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, regarding the controversial ‘Krrish’ project, be called for a pretrial conference on 18 December.
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September 27, 2025
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Yarl Dreamin’ fuels innovation in Sri Lanka’s growing salesforce trailblazer community
Yarl Dreamin’ is Sri Lanka’s premier community-driven Salesforce conference, hosted annually by the Yarl Salesforce Ohana in Jaffna.
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September 27, 2025
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Playdium launches Sri Lanka’s first-ever Playdium Pin League
Playdium, Sri Lanka’s premier bowling and entertainment arena, successfully hosted the inaugural Playdium Pin League (PPL) recently, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s sporting and leisure landscape.
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September 27, 2025
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Minister Herath holds talks with Maldives, Finland and Germany FMs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held bilateral talks with Ministers of several countries on the sideline of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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September 27, 2025
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Bourse’s robustness boosted by LB Finance’s acquisition of 55.6% stake in Associated Motorways
Stock market activities continued with their positive proclivities yesterday and a transaction of note was the acquisition of a 55.6 percent stake in Association Motorways Pvt. Ltd by LB Finance.
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September 27, 2025
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‘Marginal decline in August ’25 apparel exports compared to same period last year’
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) today released export performance figures for August 2025, noting a marginal decline in monthly exports compared to the same period last year, alongside steady cumulative growth across the first eight months of the year.
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September 27, 2025
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Chinese Ambassador reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with Sri Lanka
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has reaffirmed China’s longstanding friendship with Sri Lanka, emphasising that the relationship, which spans over two millennia, continues to remain “deeply rooted and flourishing.”
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September 27, 2025
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Applications open for A/L practical exam invigilators
The Department of Examinations has announced that applications are now open for the selection of invigilators for the practical examinations of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination.
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September 27, 2025
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Pets and relief from stress
In the clamour of daily life, stress has become an almost universal condition.
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September 27, 2025
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Lanka, India ties reached point of unprecedented excellence: Envoy Mahishini Colonne
The ties between India and Sri Lanka have reached a point of “unprecedented excellence” since the visit of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to India and the following visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka, the island nation’s envoy said on Friday.
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September 27, 2025
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Most awaited SLIM Effie 2025 Awards launches – celebrating marketing effectiveness with global prestige
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) has officially announced the launch of Effie Awards 2025, the world's most respected accolade in marketing effectiveness, now hosted in Sri Lanka under the stewardship of SLIM for the 18th consecutive year.
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