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Ban betting ads during cricket telecasts
It is a matter of growing public concern regarding the increasing prevalence of gambling and betting advertisements during televised cricket matches.
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April 21, 2026
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Global conclave to open new trade frontiers for Lanka SMEs
Sri Lanka is poised for a major trade breakthrough, with an upcoming global conclave set to harness the island’s strategic position between East and West and propel local SMEs onto the world stage, organisers announced last week.
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April 21, 2026
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NTB emerges stronger with clean books and capital muscle, signalling upside potential
Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) is emerging as a well-capitalised bank with cleaner books and a resilient earnings profile, positioning itself for a stronger growth phase in the coming years, according to First Capital Research.
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April 21, 2026
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Sri Lanka Scouts launch first national youth council in historic move
In a historic first for the Sri Lanka Scout Association, the National Scout Youth Council has been formally established to strengthen youth leadership and empowerment within the Scouting movement.
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April 21, 2026
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Habits that prevent dementia
Adopting simple, consistent daily habits can make a meaningful difference in maintaining brain health and reducing the risk of dementia or delaying its onset.
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April 21, 2026
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Road accidents, drowning, claim 70 lives in 8 days
Police Headquarters yesterday said that 70 people were killed in road accidents and drowning incidents during the traditional New Year period spanning eight days.
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April 21, 2026
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Tharanga calls time on Bloomfield tenure
Bloomfield Cricket Club will soon be without the steady hand that steered their ship through calm and storm, as Tharanga Dammika prepares to call time on his stint as Head Coach at the end of the Major Clubs Premier League season.
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April 21, 2026
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Royal Nursing Home's LKR 3 million investment powers major community camp
With an investment of nearly LKR 3 million, Royal Nursing Home (Pvt) Ltd. demonstrated a powerful commitment to community welfare as the Platinum Sponsor of a large-scale medical and legal service camp held on March 28 at Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda.
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April 21, 2026
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Met Dept. forecasts showers
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers are likely in many parts of the country after 1.00 p.m. today (20).
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April 21, 2026
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Senuja, Hettiarachchi frustrate Sri Sumangala as Wesley seize control
A determined unbroken sixth-wicket stand between Lithum Senuja and Kavindu Hettiarachchi powered Wesley into a commanding position on day two of the Under 19 Division I Tier 'B' final at the Surrey Village Ground, Maggona on Sunday.
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April 21, 2026
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Ninewells Hospital to redefine surgical care in Sri Lanka
Ninewells Hospital has marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of its newest building expansion, signaling a bold step forward in advancing healthcare in Sri Lanka.
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April 21, 2026
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Kottu, fried rice and instant noodles may face ban in school canteens
Fried rice, kottu and instant noodles could soon be banned from school canteens under a proposal submitted to Parliament by NPP MP Ruwanthilaka Jayakody, who has warned of a growing diabetes crisis among children.
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April 21, 2026
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Coal deal fallout: Opposition raises questions over responsibility despite resignations
The Joint Opposition yesterday welcomed the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Energy Ministry Secretary Prof.
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April 21, 2026
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MSI honours top commercial PC partners at Colombo Awards Ceremony
Micro-Star International (MSI) recently hosted its Partner Excellence Awards in Colombo, gathering over 100 industry stakeholders to celebrate the rapid expansion of its commercial network in Sri Lanka.
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April 21, 2026
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Lukan runs European record, Mehary dominates in Laredo 10km
Slovenia’s Klara Lukan broke the European record to win the women’s race while Ethiopia's Biniam Mehary dominated the men’s race at the 10km en Ruta Villa de Laredo, a World Athletics Label road race, in Laredo in Spain on Saturday (18).
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April 21, 2026
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Beyond Hormuz: Lanka urged to tap new oil routes
The Strait of Hormuz is not the only source for global oil and gas supplies, and Sri Lanka must urgently explore alternative procurement routes in the face of ongoing tensions in West Asia, an international oil and gas shipping operator said.
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April 21, 2026
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Shoriful lauds "healthy competition" among pacers after comeback
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam said on Sunday that he is not losing his sleep over his long absence from ODI setup and that he was always prepared to deliver when the opportunity comes.
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April 21, 2026
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Kia expands Sri Lanka footprint with landmark showroom at Altair
Kia Motors Lanka has significantly bolstered its presence in Sri Lanka with the opening of a striking new showroom at the iconic Altair high-rise.
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April 21, 2026
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It's Israel and US that need a regime change
If there is one country that urgently needs a regime change it is Israel.
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April 21, 2026
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Lack of Head-starts raises deeper questions for SRH
Travis Head was on strike, the batters' happy hours were still on, and he had the license to get greedy for more.
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April 21, 2026
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Kongahage and another released on bail
The Colombo Magistrate's Court yesterday ordered the release, on bail, of former Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) Chairman Sarath Kongahage and former Additional Director General Devapriya Abeysinghe, who had been in remand custody over a corruption allegation.
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April 20, 2026
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President appoints Commission to probe irregularities in coal imports from inception of Norochcholai
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and electricity generation, amid concerns over possible financial losses to the State.
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April 20, 2026
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Luxury liner Amadea calls at Galle, rerouted to Colombo amid rough seas
The luxury passenger vessel MS Amadea, operated by a German travel company, arrived at the Port of Galle yesterday, bringing nearly 900 visitors to Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing world cruise.
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April 20, 2026
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Heroin haul transported on 50-million-rupee contract
Investigations have revealed that the 161-kilo heroin consignment, with a street value of over Rs. 4 billion, seized in the deep seas south of Sri Lanka, was transported to the country under a 50-million-rupee contract.
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April 20, 2026
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SriLankan ex-CEO refused bail
The Colombo Magistrate's Court yesterday refused bail to former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who is in remand custody over alleged bribery linked to the national carrier's procurement of 10 new Airbus aircraft.
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April 20, 2026
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Power and Energy Minister, Ministry Secy resign over coal probe
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have resigned from their posts.
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April 20, 2026
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Ex-lawmakers group calls for IPU's intervention to check “irregularities” in Parliament
Association of Former Members of Parliament of Sri Lanka has requested the Inter-Parliamentary Union to inquire into, what the group calls, institutional irregularities in Parliament.
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April 20, 2026
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Indian VP due here on Sunday
Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 19 to 20.
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April 20, 2026
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Ambassador of Nepal visits Pathfinder Foundation
The Pathfinder Foundation hosted Dr Purna Bahadur Nepali, Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, for a discussion on strengthening bilateral institutional cooperation.
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April 20, 2026
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Gratiaen Trust announces longlist for the 33rd Annual Gratiaen Prize
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, and supported by the British Council, yesterday announced the longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize, Sri Lanka's most prestigious literary accolade for creative writing in English.
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