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Politics of Payback ~ I
The political landscape, it is often said, is a battlefield of ideas, a contest of policies debated in the hallowed halls of democracy.
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September 12, 2025
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Blue, green, brown, or something in between - the science of eye colour explained
You’re introduced to someone and your attention catches on their eyes.
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September 12, 2025
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ADB powers digital health revolution, bringing specialised care to rural communities' doorstep
In a transformative move for rural healthcare, a digital health information system initiated in 2018 is now being rolled out in select clusters, promising to bridge the critical gap between remote villages and urban medical expertise.
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September 12, 2025
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LOLC Securities bags Silver at BestWeb.LK 2025
LOLC Securities (LOSEC), the stockbroking arm and a fully owned subsidiary of the LOLC Group, has been honored with the Silver Award in the Best Finance & Insurance Website category at the BestWeb.LK 2025 Awards, organized by the LK Domain Registry.
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September 12, 2025
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Israel's attack on Hamas in Qatar draws global condemnation
Israel has attacked Hamas's leadership in the Qatari capital, Doha, drawing widespread global condemnation, AI Jazeera reported yesterday (10) Hamas says five of its members were killed in the attack, including the son of senior leader Khalil alHayya. A member of Qatar's security forces was also killed.
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September 11, 2025
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Now, Opposition to move no-faith motion against Speaker Wickramaratne
General Secretary of the SJB Ranjith Madduma Bandara, MP, yesterday said in Parliament that if Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne did not safeguard the democratic rights of the members of the Opposition, a no-faith motion would be moved against the Speaker.
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September 11, 2025
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Geneva session: India reiterates call for full implementation of 13 A
India has reiterated its long standing demand for Sri Lanka to fully implement the 13th Amendment to its Constitution.
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September 11, 2025
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SLMC MP quotes line from Kapuge's popular song to highlight dispute between JVP and its erstwhile comrades over party office
SLMC MP Nizam Kariapper yesterday quoted lyrics from singer Gunadasa Kapuge's popular song 'Aiyandiye Numba Avidin Giya Dawase' to question whether the government is genuinely adhering to the rule of law in its recent attempt to seize a party office belonging to the Frontline Socialist Party at Yakkala.
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September 11, 2025
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Army all out to bring order out of chaos in Nepal
After taking charge of the security operations in Nepal, the previous night, the Army on Wednesday (10) said that curfew orders will remain in force for the day and will continue on Thursday, as well, a move, it said, it took due to the prevailing situation.
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September 11, 2025
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Protecting democracy, a key challenge for Nepal
\"The Old Guard has to go'; this is the principal message to the world from the historic youth-led revolts in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and now Nepal.
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September 11, 2025
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Govt. says it has no truck with group of local journalist visiting Israel
NPP Colombo District MP Dr.Kaushalya Ariyaratne told Parliament on Tuesday (09) that any public official could undertake foreign visits in a private capacity after obtaining leave for that purpose.
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September 11, 2025
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ITAK slams NPP govt. over its Geneva stance
Condemning Sri Lanka's stand at the 60th session of Geneva HRC, the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has accused the National People's Power (NPP) government of failing to deliver on promises of accountability and reconciliation.
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September 11, 2025
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Ranil points to US owned social media platforms' role in Nepal crisis
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pointed out how American owned social media companies, like Google, Facebook, and YouTube, exploited political turmoil to overthrow governments.
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September 11, 2025
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Celebrating 40 years of Sri Lanka's first Test win
On September 11, 1985, Sri Lanka carved their name into cricket’s history books by winning their maiden Test match. Today marks the 40th anniversary of that red-letter day when Duleep Mendis captained the islanders to a famous victory over a star-studded Indian side that never quite knew what hit them.
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September 11, 2025
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Royal and St. Sebastians' declared joint champs
Rehan Peiris top scored with 65 runs for Royal and Malintha Dewruwan picked up five wickets for St. Sebastians' as the two teams were declared joint champions of the Under 19 Division I Tier A tournament at the P. Sara Oval on Wednesday.
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September 11, 2025
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Records galore in two lap races
The 800 metre disciplines of the ongoing Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletics Championship witnessed a number of record-breaking performances and the close finish of the boys' Under 16 and Under 18 finals being the highlights at Diyagama on Tuesday.
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September 11, 2025
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Ayomal establishes new record in showdown against Idupa
Ambagamuwa Central athlete Ayomal Akalanka summoned all his experience to beat emerging sprinter Idupa Silva in a new meet record performance in the Under 20 boys' 400 metres at the Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletics Championship at Diyagama on Wednesday.
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September 11, 2025
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2026 Men's T20 World Cup likely from February 7 to March 8
The 2026 men's T20 World Cup is likely to be played between February 7 and March 8. The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and will comprise 20 teams.
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September 11, 2025
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Atal, Omarzai and Afghanistan bowlers easily dismantle Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener
There was a contest between man and nature to see who was hotter and in the end, try as the elements could, they couldn’t match Azmatullah Omarzai’s fire.
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September 11, 2025
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Beauty benefits of honey ...
Since honey plays an important role where beauty is concerned, this week I've decided to highlight some beauty benefits of honey ... how you can use it to get glowing skin and lustrous hair.
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September 11, 2025
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Court orders police to evict those forcibly occupying FSP office in Yakkala
Gampaha Additional Magistrate Dhammika Uduwe Withana yesterday directed the Yakkala Police to evict all those who had forcibly occupied a Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) office at Salmal Uyana, Kirindiwela Road, Yakkala, and to hold the premises under police custody until the Gampaha District Court delivers a ruling on ownership.
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September 10, 2025
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Navigating strategic waters: LKIIRSS launches “Admiral’s Morning” lecture series
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS) inaugurated its new lecture series titled “Admiral’s Morning” on 09 September 2025 at its Lighthouse Auditorium in Colombo.
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September 10, 2025
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Nepal Aragalaya makes PM, Cabinet resign
Nepal is plunged into political turmoil after Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli resigned today, following deadly “Gen Z” protests ,triggered by a sudden social media ban.
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September 10, 2025
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India’s blue-water Navy aims for 200 warships and submarines by 2035
India is steadily steaming ahead to have a stronger and networked blue-water Navy with over 200 warships and submarines by 2035 to protect its vast maritime interests and tackle the fast-expanding collusive threat from China and Pakistan on the high seas after the land borders.
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September 10, 2025
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Sri Lanka Core Group comprising UK, Canada and their allies step up pressure
Sri Lanka Core Group has told Geneva sessions that investigations into mass grave sites should be carried out in line with international standards and that journalists, human rights defenders and civil society organisations can operate freely and safely.
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September 10, 2025
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SC clears way for abolishing perks and privileges of Presidents
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the National People's Power (NPP) government's decision to do away with perks and privileges granted to Presidents/ex-Presidents.
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September 10, 2025
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The root of all evil
Professor Michael K. Jerryson of Youngstown State University, Ohio, USA, testified on the subject of ‘Human Rights Concerns in Sri Lanka’ before the ‘Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, House Committee on Foreign Affairs (of the US. House of Representatives) on June 20, 2018.
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September 10, 2025
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CEB unions threaten strike, but govt. stands firm
The Ministry of Power and Energy yesterday reiterated that the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will move forward as planned, despite warnings from trade unions of a continuous strike.
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September 10, 2025
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Transport sector companies contribute more than one-third of CSE turnover amid profit-takings
CSE activities kicked off on a positive note in early sessions yesterday but turned negative due to profit-takings in some sectors.
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September 10, 2025
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Califolink Logistics expands operations by teaming up with CWIT Terminal
Califolink Logistics, a subsidiary of the Ceyline Group, has officially commenced Inter Terminal Trucking (ITT) operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), of the Colombo Port, further reinforcing its leadership position as a leading transport solutions provider in Sri Lanka.
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