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Afghanistan's opium crop falls 20% as synthetic drugs surge
Afghanistan's oncebooming opium industry has shrunk dramatically with cultivation falling by 20 percent in 2025, according to a United Nations report warning of a sharp rise in synthetic drug production.
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November 08, 2025
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Building Sri Lanka's economic future through smarter cities
Each year on November 8, planners around the world celebrate World Town Planning Day-a moment to reflect on how planning can build fairer, greener, and more prosperous societies. The 2025 theme, \"With Planning We Can!\", reminds us that planning is not just about regulating land use-it is about shaping the destiny of nations.
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November 08, 2025
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Havelock SC marks 110 years with new sponsors
One of Sri Lanka’s most storied rugby institutions, Havelock Sports Club, celebrates its 110th year this season, reaffirming its standing as a powerhouse of the local game. Established in 1915, the Park Club continues to blend tradition with modern ambition, shaping players, building communities and nurturing the next generation of rugby stars.
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November 08, 2025
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Sampath Bank and Ideal Motors partner to drive affordable vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka
Sampath Bank PLC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd., an authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Sri Lanka. The partnership aims to offer customers enhanced vehicle financing solutions and exclusive benefits that make vehicle ownership more affordable and convenient.
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November 08, 2025
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Positive corporate earnings driving CSE's bull-run; ASPI hits 23,000 points
The CSE kicked off on a bullish note yesterday because the All Share Price Index topped the 23000 points level mainly due to positive corporate earnings amid conducive macroeconomic conditions in the county.
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November 08, 2025
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Central Bank ready to answer Opp. questions
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday (05) said he, or senior representatives of the bank, could appear before Parliament to answer questions raised by the MPs.
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November 06, 2025
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Amid Winds and Waves: Sri Lanka and the Indian Ocean - IV
The postwar reconfiguration of Sri Lanka's foreign policy inevitably drew the country’s gaze toward the sea.
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November 06, 2025
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Kurunegala HC decision on Sarath Mohotti's bail application on 10 Nov.
The Kurunegala High Court will announce its decision on former Director of Naval Intelligence (DNI) Rear Admiral (rtd.) Sarath Mohotti's appeal for bail, on Monday (10).
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November 06, 2025
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Dr. Saman Weerasinghe receives Russia's prestigious Order of Friendship
Dr. Saman Weerasinghe has been awarded the Order of Friendship (Orden Druzhby) by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, in Moscow.
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November 06, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani, son of Indian-origin parents, elected New York City Mayor in historic breakthrough
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old New York State assembly member from Queens and a self-described democratic socialist, has been elected Mayor of New York City, becoming the city's youngest Mayor in more than a century and its first Muslim and first South Asian to hold the office.
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November 06, 2025
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SJB: Govt. receiving kickbacks from cartel of food importers
The Main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has accused the NPP government of creating a cartel of food importers at the expense of local farmers.
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November 06, 2025
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Pillay to receive Sydney Peace Prize
The former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Judge Navi Pillay, will receive the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize for what organisers described as her “lifetime of advocating for fundamental human rights, peace with justice and the rights of women.”
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November 06, 2025
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Rahul alleges state, national level vote theft, claims Brazilian model voted 22 times in Haryana
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a broadside against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and accused it of tampering with the mandate in the Haryana assembly elections.
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November 06, 2025
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Navy detects Kerala cannabis with street value of over Rs. 08 mn
During a search operation conducted in the Uchchamunai Lagoon, Kalpitiya, on 04 November, 2025, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 dinghies with about 38kg of Kerala cannabis.
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November 06, 2025
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NPP LG member arrested for threatening police
Brother, too, in custody for damaging motorcycle
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November 06, 2025
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Govt. halts new wind farms in Mannar due to protests
Tamil Guardian on Tuesday (04) reported that the NPP government had ordered the termination of all new wind power projects on Mannar Island, instructing that no future developments take place “without the consent of the people living in that island.
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November 06, 2025
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Nalin Weerawardene takes charge as OIC, Police Sports
Former Sri Lanka basketball player Nalin Weerawardene has taken over the reins as Officer-in-Charge of Police Sports, bringing with him a wealth of experience both on and off the court.
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November 06, 2025
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Modi to visit Bhutan on November 11-12
Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to visit Bhutan on November 11-12 as the chief guest on the occasion of the 70th birthday celebrations of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth king of the Himalayan nation.
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November 06, 2025
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Wrangle for an ass’s shadow
Vijitha Herat, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stated that Sri Lanka did not attempt to join a losing race when he and the government decided to let the UNHRC to adopt the proposal A/HRC/60/21/2025 against Sri Lanka. He also added that they wanted to save funds by not getting involved in canvassing support from other nations. The minister’s excuses remind us of a tale of Demosthenes of an ass’s shadow in which two persons contended about trifles while both lost what they should have protected.
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November 06, 2025
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SL, UAE aiming for boosting economic and trade relations
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra on Tuesday (04) highlighted the importance of consolidating economic and trade relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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November 06, 2025
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Vision of Dr. Gamani Corea and the South's present development policy options
The 'takes' were numerous for the perceptive sections of the public from the Dr. Gamani Corea 100th birth anniversary oration delivered at 'The Lighthouse' auditorium, Colombo, by Dr. Carlos Maria Correa, Executive Director of the South Centre in Geneva on November 4th.
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November 06, 2025
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Favourites for the title of Miss Universe 2025
Obviously, right now it’s the guessing game as to who will be crowned Miss Universe 2025 when it all happens on 21 November, 2025, at the Impact Challenger Hall 2, in Bangkok, Thailand.
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November 06, 2025
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DFCC Bank at 70: Reimagining customer experience in a new era of banking
Having served Sri Lanka for seven decades, DFCC Bank is entering a new era of purpose-led service and digital transformation.
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November 06, 2025
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Value of new business at AIA up 25 per cent to US$1,476 million
AIA Group Limited (the Company) announces 25 per cent growth in value of new business (VONB) on constant exchange rates (CER) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2025.
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November 06, 2025
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NSBM Green University triumphs at SLIIT T20 Cricket Showdown
NSBM Green University team showcased outstanding skill, teamwork and determination to emerge unbeaten champions at the SLIIT T20 Cricket Showdown 2025, competing against SLIIT, IIT, KDU, SLTC, Curtin, CINEC and NIBM university teams.
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November 06, 2025
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Adani lessons cited: Chamber demands financial acumen in PPP negotiations
I na sharp reminder of the financial pitfalls in large-scale infrastructure deals, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) urged the government to fortify its negotiating teams with top financial expertise to navigate unknown territories and protect the nation’s interest in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
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November 06, 2025
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Fallen Prince
SNS: The removal of Prince Andrew's royal titles and his eviction from the Royal Lodge in Windsor estate mark an extraordinary rupture in the fabric of Britain’s monarchy. In renaming him Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and stripping him of his privileges, King Charles III has done what once seemed unthinkable, subordinating family loyalty to public morality. The decision signals that the House of Windsor, long accused of protecting its own, has finally drawn a red line between personal disgrace and institutional integrity. The reckoning has been slow but inevitable.
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November 06, 2025
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Sajith meets Lok Sabha Speaker, Finance Minister
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, on a three-day visit to India, met Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, in New Delhi, on Tuesday (04), sources said, adding that they exchanged views on strengthening parliamentary cooperation between Sri Lanka and India.
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November 06, 2025
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Carrots for hair growth
Lots of us tend to have problems with our hair ... wondering how to have a good hair growth.
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November 06, 2025
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Korea celebrates National Foundation Day and 48 years of Korea-Sri Lanka Friendship
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka, led by Ambassador Miyon Lee, hosted a grand celebration to mark Korea's 4358th National Foundation Day at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.
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