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Sri Lanka's Northern Gateway: Economic promise and geopolitical power in the Indian Ocean
The Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka are historically and strategically important regions that contribute significantly to the country’s economy, social development, and cultural heritage. Despite decades of conflict and disruption, these provinces possess immense potential due to their land resources, human capital, and emerging economic sectors.
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November 04, 2025
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'A Nation United' drug eradication operation: 1,282 suspects arrrested
The police say that under the nationwide drug eradication operation “Rata Ma Ekata” (A Nation United), 1,274 raids were carried out on Sunday.
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November 04, 2025
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Roaming wild jumbos driven into elephant reserve in Hambantota
Wildlife authorities with the help of members of the civil defence force, cultivation committees, Sri Lanka Airforce and the public conducted a successful elephant drive in the Hambantota District from Sunday (02) evening to the early hours on Monday (03).
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November 04, 2025
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Customs revenue surpasses target vehicle imports lead the gains
Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its revenue target for 2025, collecting 117% of the expected earnings by the end of September, officials told Parliament’s Committee on Ways and Means.
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November 04, 2025
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Allianz Insurance Lanka lends its support to 'Preserving Land and Nature'
In a decisive step that merges environmental responsibility with corporate purpose, Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited launched a groundbreaking partnership with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) recently to support its Preserving Land and Nature (PLANT) initiative, a bold and science-driven conservation effort aimed at rebuilding Sri Lanka's fragmented ecosystems.
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November 04, 2025
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Massive Rs. 10 mn Trevally catch in Udappuwa
A massive haul of Thick-lipped Trevally, known among the fishers as Venkada Paravu, worth over Rs. 10 million was landed in the Udappuwa, Chilaw, as the fishing season got underway.
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November 04, 2025
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Money for Sili Sili bags: Setting the record straight
As of 1st November, the free distribution of \"Sili Sili\" (shopping) bags has officially come to an end.
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November 04, 2025
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Sinner triumphs in Paris to regain top ranking
Sinner's 65-week reign as world number one was ended by Alcaraz when he lost to the Spaniard in September's US Open final.
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November 04, 2025
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Climate change, biggest security threat in Indian Ocean
Climate change is fast emerging as the most formidable security challenge in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), reshaping its strategic and humanitarian landscape, said a report published yesterday by Toda Peace Institute in Tokyo.
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November 04, 2025
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Air Force athletes felicitated
The commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, felicitated the SLAF athletes who medals at the 4th South Asian Athletics Championships, held in Ranchi, India, from 24 to 26 October 2025. The felicitation ceremony was held at Air Force Headquarters on Monday.
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November 04, 2025
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Villages, not mega-projects: Budget 2026 should focus on small-scale growth: Analyst
Senior International Investment Consultant and Economic Analyst, Dr. Arosha Fernando says that the people expect this year's Budget to present proposals that will advance investments to put the country on a rapid economic path and fulfil the people's expectations.
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November 04, 2025
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Lankan arrested at BIA with Rs. 21 Mn worth of 'Kush'
A 28-year-old man was arrested by the Customs Narcotics Control Unit officers for attempting to smuggle nearly 2.7 kilos of 'Kush' cannabis into the country.
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November 04, 2025
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Mahanam savour maiden Under 19 cricket title
Mahanama lived up to their billing to bag their first ever Under 19 Division I cricket title with a four wickets win over Richmond in the Tier A limited overs final at Surrey Village ground on Monday.
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November 04, 2025
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JSC removes 20 officials including judges
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has removed 20 officials, including a High Court Judge, several District Judges, and Magistrates, following investigations into complaints of misconduct, JSC sources said yesterday.
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November 04, 2025
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US Embassy delegation visits H'tota Intl Port
A high-level delegation from the Embassy of the United States in Sri Lanka made a courtesy call to Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently.
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November 04, 2025
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Gypsies create a night to remember...
Yes, it certainly turned out to be an electrifying night with Sri Lanka's most beloved band, Gypsies, performing live at the Centre Concord, in San Francisco, California.
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November 04, 2025
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Stop insulting our past leaders
When reading the comments made by various individuals on YouTube and in newspapers about our past leaders, we as a nation should feel ashamed. A section of our people seems to wholeheartedly believe in the JVP’s so-called “75-year curse.”
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November 04, 2025
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China denies nuclear testing, calls on US to maintain moratorium
US president claims China, Russia have carried out secret nuclear weapon tests as he seeks to justify return to testing.
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November 04, 2025
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K-pop's next powerhouse ...
While our Sri Lankan singers have still not been able to achieve widespread international recognition ... still struggling to gain visibility and reach a broader audience beyond the local market, CORTIS, South Korean Big Hit Music's rising group, continues to prove their explosive momentum, maintain a strong presence on the US Billboard World Albums chart for seven consecutive weeks, with 'Colour Outside The Lines.'
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November 04, 2025
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New national operations unit to shield Sri Lanka's forests to be unveiled today
Sri Lanka will today unveil a major national initiative aimed at strengthening environmental protection, with the launch of the “Wana Surakuma” Integrated Operations Unit, a unified mechanism established to shield the country’s forests, wildlife and ecological heritage.
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November 04, 2025
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Retaining talent: The missing link in tourism’s recovery
Sri Lanka's hotel and tourism sector, a vital foreign exchange earner, faces a mounting labour shortage.
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November 04, 2025
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'Samaposha' nabbed with ICE in Grandpass
A suspected underworld figure known as Madusankha, alias Samaposha, was arrested by the Colombo North Division Crime Investigation Unit in Grandpass, police said yesterday.
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November 04, 2025
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Oration to mark 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Gamani Corea
The Gamani Corea Foundation wishes to announce an oration, celebrating the 100th Birth Anniversary of Deshamanya Dr. Gamani Corea, DPhil, MLA. (Oxon), M.A., B.A. (Cantab), one of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished economists and international civil servants.
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November 04, 2025
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Among the forgotten victims of the North
This past October 30 marked the 35th anniversary of a mass crime that has all but faded from public memory. The British High Commission, in collaboration with Collective for Historical Dialogue & Memory hosted a documentary screening and panel discussion to mark 35 years since the expulsion of Northern Muslims.
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November 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka hosts IFALPA "Positive Safety Culture" workshop, strengthening regional and international aviation safety collaboration
The Airline Pilots’ Guild of Sri Lanka (ALPGSL), in collaboration with the International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA), successfully hosted the Positive Safety Culture Workshop on 23rd and 24th October, 2025, at the Civil Aviation Authority Auditorium, Katunayake.
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November 04, 2025
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Many Benefits of Cycling
Cycling, once considered a simple mode of transport or a leisurely pastime, has become one of the most effective ways to stay healthy, reduce stress, and protect the environment.
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November 04, 2025
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Maldives enforces world's first generational smoking ban
The Maldives has become the only country in the world to enforce a generational smoking ban, prohibiting anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, from buying or using tobacco products, The Guardian reported.
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November 04, 2025
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JAT Holdings' subsidiary acquires New Zealand enterprise for Aust. dollars 4 million
JAT Holdings subsidiary, JAT Exports DMCC, acquired Mirotone (NZ) Limited of New Zealand for 4 million Australian dollars.
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November 04, 2025
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Remittances surge 25% in September
Foreign exchange remittances to Sri Lanka jumped 25.2% in September, according to the latest report from the Central Bank.
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November 04, 2025
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Archbishop Gallagher here to commemorate 50th anniversary of DPL ties with Lanka
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday, on an official six-day state visit.
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