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Pakistan blocks newspapers, gas and water to Indian diplomats in Islamabad; India retaliates
Pakistan has resorted to harassing Indian diplomats in Islamabad, and stopped newspaper deliveries to them at their homes and at the Indian High Commission in the city, official sources said on Monday.
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August 13, 2025
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Sarvajana Balaya LG polls contestant shot dead, gunman apprehended
An unidentified gunman yesterday (12) shot dead former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member Shantha Mudunkotuwa, 47, at Meegoda. Police said that a gunman had fired from a white car while Mudunkotuwa was riding a motorcycle along Attygalle
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August 13, 2025
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Minagi Rupesinghe: Beating the odds
Minagi Rupesinghe now has a total of eight national records to her name, in seven individual events and one relay.
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August 13, 2025
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Lumbini Tea Valley's regenerative drive poised to transform Sri Lanka's tea exports
Partnership with Solidaridad prepares Sri Lanka for looming global standards
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August 13, 2025
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Raducanu 'getting back to best' but edged out by Sabalenka
Britain's Emma Raducanu fell agonisingly short of beating world number one Aryna Sabalenka and earning a statement win at the Cincinnati Open.
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August 13, 2025
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Talks to bring down notable French sports personality to boost local tourism promotion
Plans are afoot to bring down a notable French sports personality to help boost tourism promotion in Sri Lanka, well-known entrepreneur, MAC Group chairman and reelected president of the Sri Lanka-France Business Council Andre Fernando said.
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August 13, 2025
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Food Festival in aid of St. Joseph Church Malwatta, Negombo, renovation project
JOZE-2 FOOD FESTIVAL 2025 will be held on 22nd and 23rd August, 2025, at Kadolkake Grounds, Negombo, from 7.00 pm to 12.30 am, on both days, in aid of St. Joseph Church Malwatta, Negombo, renovation project.
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August 13, 2025
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Why America’s new Crypto regime makes South Asia nervous
The U.S. may be giving tax evaders and illicit networks across developing economies a powerful new tool.
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August 13, 2025
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Bank of Ceylon appoints Y.A. Jayathilaka as Acting General Manager/CEO
The Bank of Ceylon has appointed Y.A. Jayathilaka as its Acting General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Russel Fonseka, who retires after more than three decades of distinguished service.
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August 13, 2025
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Vedda heritage museum in Dambana gets new life through EU-funded project
The cultural heritage of Sri Lanka's indigenous Vedda people has been given a new lease of life with the reconstruction of the Vedda Heritage Museum in Dambana. The ambitious project, spearheaded by Solidaridad through the European Union (EU) funded Developing Resources and Empowering Communities (DeREC) initiative, represents a groundbreaking approach to cultural preservation and community development, EU Colombo said yesterday (12)
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August 13, 2025
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Two-Tier Tests: Plenty in theory, thin on pragmatism
The two-tier Test Championship, which has dominated recent cricketing discourse, may remain more in theory than in practice.
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August 13, 2025
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Govt. warns of fresh wave of human trafficking activities targeting Sri Lankans
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) has warned the public of, what it called, a fresh wave of human trafficking, targeting Sri Lankan nationals.
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August 13, 2025
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Israel attack kills five AI Jazeera staff in Gaza
AI Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif has been killed, alongside four colleagues, in a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City.
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August 12, 2025
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Rahul, other Opposition leaders detained while protesting against 'voter fraud'
Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc, including senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Sharad Pawar, were stopped by Delhi Police on Monday as they marched from Parliament to the Election Commission headquarters.
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August 12, 2025
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Steep decline in Dhamma school attendance
There has been a steep decline in Dhamma school attendance, with nearly 2.2 million students having discontinued their Dhamma education, says Deputy Minister Gamagedara Dissanayake.
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August 12, 2025
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ITAK calls for hartal on Friday against killing civilian in Mullaitivu
... three soldiers remanded till 19 Aug. pending investigations
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August 12, 2025
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PM promises mechanism to formulate placements and transfers in education sector
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who also holds Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education portfolios, recently assured that a mechanism would be soon formulated for placements and transfers in the Teacher Educators Service and the Education Administrative Service.
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August 12, 2025
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We must return to the Kadirgamar doctrine
20th Death Anniversary of Lakshman Kadirgamar
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August 12, 2025
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Private sector urged to play key role in shaping an inclusive, equitable and peaceful SL
At the grand finale of the DEI Champion Awards 2025, held last week at the City of Dreams in Colombo, the private sector was called upon to play a transformative role in shaping an inclusive, equitable and peaceful Sri Lanka. Organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the SCOPE Programme — co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Foreign Office — the awards recognised pioneering organisations championing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across Sri Lanka’s business landscape.
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August 12, 2025
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Sri Lanka finish second in Asia Rugby Under 20 Sevens
Sri Lanka’s Junior Tuskers had to settle for the silver medal at the Asia Rugby Under-20 Sevens on Sunday, suffering a 33-0 defeat to Hong Kong in the men’s Cup final.
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August 12, 2025
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Life-time experience... Stevie Wonder in action
It certainly would be a lifetime experience to be a part of a concert featuring the legendary Stevie Wonder, live in action.
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August 12, 2025
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Do they kill elephants using the App? Why that question misses the point entirely
“Do they use the app to kill elephants?” It’s a question that's been floating around social media and public discourse lately. But for those involved in the field-people who've spent years working to mitigate human-elephant conflict the question seems not only absurd but dangerously misinformed.
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August 12, 2025
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CEAT ranks as Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Tyre Brand in 2025 Brand Finance Report
Elevated to 6th strongest consumer brand in the country; brand value up 15% year-on-year
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August 12, 2025
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Labuschagne 'happy' to open as he eyes Test return
Marnus Labuschagne has revealed that he would be happy to open the batting for Australia if that's the way forward for him to return to the Test XI.
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August 12, 2025
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CT Holdings and Cargills come to the fore of CSE trading in the wake of profit-takings
CSE trading as a whole showed profittakings yesterday but the market was mainly driven by two companies; Cargills and CT Holdings.
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August 12, 2025
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Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar among Top MTV Video Music Awards Nominees
CBS and MTV have revealed the list of nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, celebrating artistes whose cultural impact and work during the last 12 months have revolutionised the music industry and sparked global conversations.
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August 12, 2025
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HSBC awarded Best International Bank in Sri Lanka by Euromoney for the second consecutive year
HSBC has been recognised as the Best International Bank in Sri Lanka by Euromoney for the second year in a row in their Awards for Excellence 2025.
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August 12, 2025
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Cargills reports strong Q1 performance, reinforces commitment to national development
Cargills (Ceylon) PLC has posted a robust start to the 2025/26 financial year, recording a 46.3% year-on-year increase in Group Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs. 2.2 billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2025.
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August 12, 2025
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Ranaviru Seva Authority conducts programme for servicemen residing in Kegalle district
Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) recently conducted a programme at the Kulaketha Reception Hall, Galigamuwa, for the benefit of the Kegalle district based servicemen and their families.
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August 12, 2025
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U.S. slashes tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20% — ‘A Game-Changer for Exporters’
In a significant boost to Sri Lanka’s export economy, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reducing import tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20% — a dramatic drop from the steep 44% announced in April.
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