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October 19, 2025

PM Amarasuriya seeks assistance to make Sri Lanka globally connected, regionally dynamic, and people-centric

Visiting Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Jayasuriya said here on October 16 that the vision of the present Government is of “a Sri Lanka that is globally connected, regionally dynamic, and people-centric. A country that looks to the future with confidence.”

3 mins

Now, Mumbai sets up India’s first Crying Club!

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4 mins

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1 mins

Petition challenging MoU with India on controversial digital ID project dismissed

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1 mins

Hayleys buys into Harischandra Mills

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1 mins

826 Lankan prisoners on death row

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1 mins

LKI Admiral’s Morning: ‘Sri Lanka’s Claim for Outer Continental Margin Under UNCLOS’

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1 mins

Sri Lanka's 2026 Budget: Fiscal balance meets economic progress

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3 mins

‘The Suspect Kolama’

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3 mins

Nobel Peace Prize – winner, contender

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3 mins

Faith, fear, and the price of saying no: When marriage becomes a weapon of conversion

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8 mins

Relations with US authorities and with gentleman -Minister Gamani Jayasuriya

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10+ mins

Sri Lanka shines at the South Asian Tourism Awards!

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6 mins

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1 mins

SATA Chief Lauds Sri Lanka's Hospitality Industry for Performance Excellence

President of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), Ismail Hameed, noted that Sri Lankan stakeholders of the tourism industry, winning Silver were a testament to Sri Lanka's high standards and exceptional service. The statement refers to the ninth edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), hosted by Cinnamon Grand Colombo recently.

3 mins

GOOD WORK BEING DONE BY THE CMC

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1 mins

Susili Wilson

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1 mins

Reviving the legacy of Lenin

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2 mins

Appreciation of the life of Gen. Lionel Balagalle

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4 mins

Faith, fear, and...

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4 mins

Opposition and politics of amnesia

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6 mins

Takeover of estates and failure of Provincial Councils

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7 mins

Central Expressway and Dream Destinations and Changing the Way of Delivering Projects

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4 mins

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1 mins

Dialog recognised as the Best in the World for Measurement in Customer Experience at Customer Centricity World Series Awards 2025

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1 mins

Peradeniya Colombo Chapter alumni celebrate World Children's Day 2025

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1 mins

Galle College of Technology to host Open Day 2025

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1 mins

AIA Insurance pays tribute to Sarath Wikramanayake as he retires from the Board

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1 mins

Vallibel One PLC earns top recognition for Leadership Excellence at Women in Management Global Awards 2025

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1 mins

Gold awards honour excellence in arts, media and literature

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1 mins

Foreign investors eye marine opportunities at Lanka port

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1 mins

Lankan flavours entice Indian ‘Foodies’

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1 mins

The Colombo Oval and I

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7 mins

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4 mins

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5 mins

Corn must become India's new crude

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3 mins

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3 mins

Hanthana in flames:

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4 mins

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3 mins

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5 mins

Sri Lanka's First Luxury Travel Card

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2 mins

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5 mins

Taj Samudra Colombo extends grand Sri Lankan welcome to international women’ cricket teams

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1 mins

Thailand on a plate !

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1 mins