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Massive 7.4 earthquake off Philippines
At least two dead but a tsunami alert triggered by the earthquake has now passed.
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October 11, 2025
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CSE's exuberance continues; turnover exceeds Rs 8 billion, indices up
The CSE yesterday too was in bullish mode and analysts attributed this to the optimism generated by the generally favourable economic prospects outlined for Sri Lanka by the IMF.
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October 11, 2025
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Fifth NCGG-SLIDA Capacity-Building Programme synergises 'Clean Sri Lanka' and 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign in India
Aligned with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative, announced on 01 January, 2025, and the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, under the Swachch Bharat Mission in India, 40 senior Sri Lankan civil servants underwent a special capacity-building programme at the National Centre for Good Governance of India (NCGG) from 22 September to 03 October 2025 on the theme \"Clean Cities, Better Future: Transforming Urban Sri Lanka with Regional Practices\", the Indian High Commission said in a release.
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October 11, 2025
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Electricity Consumers' Association cries foul over IMF interference here to jack up power tariffs
Secretary of the Electricity Consumers' Association, Sanjeewa Dhammika, yesterday (10) urged the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) to immediately lodge a complaint with the CID over what he described as pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to increase electricity tariffs in Sri Lanka.
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October 11, 2025
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When corruption crosses borders
Not far from the glittering skyline of downtown Toronto, in the leafy suburbs of Mississauga and Markham, stand rows of palatial homes — elegant, glass-fronted, and conspicuously quiet. To a casual visitor, these neighbourhoods look like any other prosperous corner of suburban Canada. But to Bangladeshis, they symbolise something far darker: a destination for the country's looted wealth.
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October 11, 2025
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LMD 100 recognises Hayleys as Sri Lanka's Leading Listed Corporate for 2024/25
Hayleys PLC has been ranked as Sri Lanka's leading listed corporate in the 32nd edition of the LMD 100, securing the No. 1 position for the 10th time since the ranking's inception in 1995. This recognition underscores the Group's longstanding role as a centrepiece of the Sri Lankan economy and a benchmark of resilience, innovation and sustainable value creation.
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October 11, 2025
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High Court sets 10 Dec.hearing in corruption case against ex-Minister Jayaratne
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the hearing of the Bribery Commission's case against former Minister Priyankara Jayaratne for 10 December, 2025.
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October 11, 2025
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Mahrez leads Algeria to first World Cup since 2014
Riyad Mahrez led from the front as Algeria became the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after cruising to a 3-0 win over Somalia.
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October 11, 2025
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Gaza City residents set to return as Israel says ceasefire has started
Al-Ahli Hospital tells Al Jazeera that seven bodies have been recovered after Israeli attack helicopters swoop east of Gaza City.
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October 11, 2025
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Who guards the guards?
The Opposition and the government have been clashing, in Parliament, for the past several days over what the former describes as the unconstitutional transfer of some of the vital powers of the National Police Commission (NPC) to IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya.
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October 11, 2025
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LOLC Al-Falaah empowers savings accounts with an upgraded International Debit Card
In a groundbreaking initiative that reaffirms its position as a leading Islamic financial service provider in Sri Lanka, LOLC Al-Falaah the Alternate Financial Services unit of LOLC Finance proudly announces the relaunch of its new upgraded International Debit Card.
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October 11, 2025
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Nadine De Klerk upstages Richa Ghosh as South Africa win thriller
Nadine de Klerk's career-best 84* trumped Richa Ghosh’s counter punching 94 in the battle of No.8s as South Africa emerged victorious in the Women’s World Cup’s first thriller.
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October 11, 2025
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When K-Pop stars stole the show in Paris
They say fashion week is when Paris breathes, when the lights, the fabrics, the glamour and the expectation hang thick in the air.
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October 11, 2025
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Corruption complaint against postal workers for obtaining OT without recording their fingerprints
Citizens' Power against Bribery and Corruption has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) requesting an investigation into allegations that postal employees have violated the Anti-Corruption Act by obtaining overtime payments without recording their fingerprints.
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October 11, 2025
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Ceylinco Life team participates in leadership training in Malaysia
An eight-member team from Ceylinco Life recently attended a five-day training programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the theme 'Lead Forward'.
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October 11, 2025
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Brother-in-law of organised criminal arrested with lethal haul
Police commandos yesterday (10) arrested the brother-in-law of organised criminal Mahesh Bandara, who is currently abroad, at Makandura, Gonavila in the Pannala Police Division.
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October 11, 2025
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US judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard in state of Illinois
Federal judge blocks deployment for two weeks, says sending Guard troops would ‘add fuel to the fire’
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October 11, 2025
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India to reopen Embassy in Kabul after four-year hiatus amid new Taliban ties
India has announced that it is upgrading its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged Embassy, cementing its first high-level diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban administration since the group seized power in 2021 after the United States withdrawal and fall of the previous government.
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October 11, 2025
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NDB Bank partners with SJP Global to empower Sri Lankan students with seamless overseas education support
NDB Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with SJP Global (Pvt) Ltd., further strengthening its commitment to empowering the next generation of Sri Lankans through education.
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October 11, 2025
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Warding off allergies
Allergies are a quiet thief.
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October 11, 2025
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Kolonnawa business fined Rs. 600,000 for overpricing bottled water
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Thursday fined a Kolonnawa-based business Rs. 600,000 for selling a bottle of drinking water above the government-regulated price.
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October 11, 2025
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UN Technical Electoral Needs Assessment Mission conducts wide ranging consultations with stakeholders in Parliament
A high-level United Nations Technical Electoral Needs Assessment Mission held a series of consultations at the Parliament premises on Monday (07), with key stakeholders, to explore opportunities for international support to strengthen Sri Lanka's electoral process.
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October 11, 2025
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Putin admits Russian role in 2024 Azerbaijani jet crash, offers redress
Putin tells Azerbaijan’s Aliyev that Russia will provide ‘compensation’ for the deadly crash caused by its air defences
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October 11, 2025
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Hearing in Weligama shooting case involving ex-IGP Tennakoon fixed for 17 Dec.
The case against former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon and other suspects over a shooting incident near the W15 Hotel, in Weligama, has been scheduled for reconsideration on 17 December.
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October 11, 2025
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UK PM Starmer counters Trump's 'dead economy' jibe against India
\"Everything I have seen here is absolute proof that you are on track to succeed
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October 11, 2025
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Israeli troops begin withdrawing from Gaza
After the Israeli cabinet approved the outline of a Gaza peace deal to release hostages held by Hamas, Israel began its partial military withdrawal on Friday morning.
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October 11, 2025
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Mannar mason jailed for 'Ice' trafficking
A 21-year-old mason from Mannar has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment after being convicted of trafficking in the narcotic substance 'Ice'.
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October 11, 2025
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Drowning of five-year-old boy during swimming lessons: Seven persons arrested, including school assistant principal
Mirihana Police said yesterday (10) that seven individuals, including the Assistant Principal of the preschool attended by a five-year-old boy who drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in Nugegoda, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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October 11, 2025
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EngEx 2025 powered by SLT-MOBITEL celebrates nurturing next generation of engineers and innovators
EngEx 2025 powered by SLT-MOBITEL celebrating engineering excellence, concluded on a successful note recently.
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October 11, 2025
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AI is only as good as the people wielding it
Beyond the now familiar generative AI chatbots, the future of AI more broadly remains unknown.
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