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Serious lapses of Geological Survey and Mines Bureau exposed by COPE
A recent COPE inquiry has revealed the failure of the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau (GSMB) to collect state royalty.
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September 18, 2025
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Country Roads is back with a “Bang-Bang” on 19 October
Germany's Mavericks, Cosmic Rays, Allan Outschoorn to headline
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September 18, 2025
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Tharanga books world championship final berth
National record holder Rumesh Tharanga qualified for the finals of the men's javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Wednesday.
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September 18, 2025
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Varun Chakravarthy takes top spot in men's T201 bowling rankings
India wristspinner Varun Chakravarthy has become the top-ranked bowler in the ICC's men's T20I rankings following his performances of 1 for 4 against UAE and 1 for 24 against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup in the UAE. He is the third Indian bowler to achieve the No. 1 ranking after Jasprit Bumrah and legspinner Ravi Bishnoi.
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September 18, 2025
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SOC approves National Building Research Institute Bill
The National Building Research Institute Bill, scheduled to be taken up for its second reading in Parliament on 23.09.2025, was considered and approved by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection.
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September 18, 2025
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Eulogy for a man like no other
Dr Nanda Amarasekera, that much-admired and fabulous human being, passed away peacefully in his sleep a few days ago. With that, we are convinced that a dazzling light has gone out forever in this world.
4 min |
September 18, 2025
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Avocado magic ...
It's all about avocado this week ... yes, avocado magic, so do try it out.
1 min |
September 18, 2025
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Sri Lanka chase unbeaten run while Afghans battle for survival
Charith Asalanaka's side is almost through to the second round of Asia Cup and they would want to end the first round on a winning note. They play Afghanistan today in Abu Dhabi
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September 18, 2025
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Heritance Kandalama wins Gold at ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025
Heritance Kandalama has been awarded Gold under the Climate Adaptation and Resilience category at the ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025, held in New Delhi.
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September 18, 2025
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Solid Foundations, Stronger Futures: ICC Readymix powers Sri Lanka’s construction growth
ICC (International Construction Consortium Pvt Ltd) revolutionised Sri Lanka's construction industry in 1992 by introducing Readymix concrete, marking the start of a new era in building technology and operational efficiency.
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September 18, 2025
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Central Bank of Sri Lanka releases the key findings of the Systemic Risk Survey
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released key findings of the Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) conducted for the second half of 2025.
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September 18, 2025
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When music calms heart
Few things are as universally loved as music.
3 min |
September 18, 2025
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Kerr claims world high jump title in Tokyo
In the clutch moment of the men’s high jump at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, Olympic champion Hamish Kerr summoned his best jump of the year, and then tapped the sides of his head.
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September 18, 2025
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Rehabilitating the Lion of Lanka
on David Hewavitharne, who later became the famous Anagarika Dharmapala, was born in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) on September 17, 1864. David Hewavitarne was at the beginning of Sri Lanka’s difficult transformation from a British monarchical colony to an independent sovereign republic in 1972.
9 min |
September 17, 2025
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Failure of UN equipment to detect 'ice' in containers raise many eyebrows
'PNB alert prompted thorough inspection'
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September 17, 2025
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Brain-drain reality check: Fighting the wrong battle
How institutional misunderstanding of professional migration undermines effective policy responses
6 min |
September 17, 2025
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Unidentified disease destroys paddy cultivations
Farmers in Mahabulankulama, Anuradhapura, claim that around 10 acres of their paddy cultivation are at risk of being completely destroyed due to an unidentified disease.
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September 17, 2025
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Switzerland allows display of LTTE flags in Geneva
A rally was held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, to renew demands for justice and international accountability for what they claimed was the Tamil genocide, as Sri Lanka features on the agenda of the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), according to Tamil Guardian.
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September 17, 2025
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UN alleges Israel's war on Gaza is genocide
A United Nations inquiry has found that Israel’s war on Gaza is a genocide, a landmark moment after nearly two years of war.
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September 17, 2025
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Need for reappraisal of overthrowing of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal governments like houses of cards
The recent unprecedented events in Nepal underscored the need for a reappraisal of developments in (2020), (2022) well as Bangladesh (2024).
9 min |
September 17, 2025
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Foreign judges dropped from latest Geneva resolution
Former senior military officers said that the latest UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka had dropped the call for foreign judges, a demand that was forcefully articulated in the 2015 resolution endorsed by the Yahapalana goverment.
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September 17, 2025
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Sri Lankan High Commissioner pays courtesy call on British Speaker
Sri Lankan High Commissioner in London, Nimal Senadheera, paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, at Westminster last week. In a warm and symbolic gesture marking the occasion, the Sri Lankan flag was flown outside the House of Commons, a rare honour reflecting the enduring ties between the two nations.
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September 17, 2025
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US military activities in Bangladesh set off alarm in neighbourhood
An increase in the United States military activities in Bangladesh's strategically placed Chittagong area, located close to the borders of India and Myanmar, has raised eyebrows as it may have implications beyond Bangladesh.
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September 17, 2025
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Hidden costs of digital childhoods
In many homes today, children can be found hunched over tablet PCs or mobile phones, their faces illuminated by glowing screens.
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September 17, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s austerity is one of the most severe in recent history
Sri Lanka has undergone one of the sharpest and fastest episodes of austerity in history, driven by a massive retrenchment in public investment and a suppression of real wages, according to data from a report by the World Bank.
4 min |
September 17, 2025
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Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay begins Tamil Nadu-wide tour
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay embarked on his first Tamil Nadu-wide political tour at a massive public rally in Tiruchi on Saturday.
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September 17, 2025
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Seylan Bank partners with the National Industry Expo 2025
Seylan Bank stands to support the 3rd consecutive National Industry Expo 2025.
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September 17, 2025
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Thomians narrowly win 10th Royal-Thomian sailing regatta
Royalists swept the top three ILCA spots, yet narrowly missed the overall title of the 10th Royal-Thomian Sailing Regatta on technicality at Bolgoda Lake on Saturday
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September 17, 2025
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COMMEXA 2025: A Golden Reunion of 49 Years of B.Com (Kelaniya) Excellence
The Department of Commerce & Financial Management of the University of Kelaniya will mark yet another milestone in the 49-year legacy of its Bachelor of Commerce degree programme by hosting the first ever grand reunion, \"Commexa 2025— Alumni Night,\" on 27 of September 2025 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla.
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September 17, 2025
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MeadowLea becomes Sri Lanka women's team sponsor
MeadowLea has secured the rights to be the Official Team Sponsor of the Sri Lanka National Women's Team for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.
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