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Vegan cheese
Vegan cheese has long been one of the most debated products in the growing world of plant based foods.
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April 18, 2026
The Island
WWII legacy raised in House as MP urges crackdown on ‘Japan Jabara’
A plant long entangled in folklore dating back to World War II has returned to the national spotlight, as Puttalam District NPP MP Hiruni Wijesinghe has submitted a parliamentary motion seeking urgent action to control and suppress the spread of the invasive water hyacinth, locally known as ‘Japan Jabara.’
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April 18, 2026
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Holding government accountable
The government's defeat of the no-confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, by a large parliamentary majority, was not surprising.
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April 18, 2026
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Kathriarachchi arrested
Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi was arrested yesterday by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) at his residence in Piliyandala.
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April 18, 2026
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Janiru, Aayu centuries and bowlers power Rahula to a 287 run win at Uyanwatta
Rahula College Matara powered by centuries from Janiru Wijayawardena (167
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April 18, 2026
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Control Union Sri Lanka sets two global firsts
Control Union Sri Lanka has achieved back-to-back global milestones in deforestation-free certification, having issued both the world's first Deforestation-Free Standard (DFS) certificate and, most recently, the world's first DFS Group Certificate, the latter awarded to Samson Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
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April 11, 2026
The Island
Anura Solomons passes away
Veteran journalist Anura Solomons, a seasoned editor with decades of experience in journalism, and former Chief Editor of Divaina Sunday Edition, passed away yesterday (10).
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April 11, 2026
The Island
The science behind muscle memory
Many people who return to exercise after a long break notice something surprising.
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April 11, 2026
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Minister Jayatissa blames administrations since 2010 for not following proper procedures when procuring coal
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday defended the government during the no-confidence debate on Energy Minister Kumar Jayakody, assuring that the ongoing coal procurement controversy would neither lead to power cuts nor result in increased electricity tariffs.
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April 11, 2026
The Island
Newly renovated sanitary facilities at Colombo Central Bus Stand vandalised again
Sanitary facilities, at the newly renovated Colombo Central Bus Stand, has been vandalised again, with Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways M.M. Prasanna Kumara Gunasena saying it could be the result of organised activity.
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April 11, 2026
The Island
Energy prices may take 'months' to normalise, despite ceasefire: Analysts
There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the Strait before markets can stabilise, experts say
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April 11, 2026
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Chinese Ambassador assures Lanka China will not allow a fuel crisis to develop here
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong yesterday assured that China would not allow a fuel crisis to arise in Sri Lanka, under any circumstances, reaffirming Beijing's continued support to the country.
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April 11, 2026
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Opposition NCM against Energy Minister defeated
A no-confidence motion brought by the Opposition against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was defeated in Parliament yesterday by a majority of 104 votes.
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April 11, 2026
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Geopolitics experts call for Global South to lead push for lasting Middle East peace
Sri Lanka's policy of neutrality in the ongoing Middle East conflict reflects both principle and pragmatism, while positioning the country to play a wider diplomatic role, the Asian Geopolitics Sustainability and Peace Council has said in a statement.
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April 11, 2026
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Dimantha's 193 in vain as Royal book final berth
A magnificent innings of 193 by opening batsman Dimantha Mahavithana went in vain as Royal College relied on their massive first innings total to secure a place in the final of the Under 19 Division I Tier 'A' tournament at the Surrey Village Ground on Friday.
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April 11, 2026
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Govt. drops fig leaf
The JVP-NPP government has dropped the fig leaf of good governance and defended Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody allegedly involved in a coal procurement scam, which has cost the state coffers billions of rupees and caused a huge drop in the national power supply.
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April 11, 2026
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Zimbabwe Women are set for their maiden tour to Pakistan for three ODIs and three T20Is
The ODIs kick off on May 3 and will be part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29.
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April 11, 2026
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IMF staff level agreement imparts some bullishness to bourse
The CSE reflected a bullish trend yesterday due to the positive IMF staff level discussions and the comparatively stable situation in the West Asian region.
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April 11, 2026
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SL's economic outlook for 2026 being shaped by M-E conflict
Sri Lanka's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.0% in 2026 and climb to 4.2% in 2027, following two consecutive years of strong 5.0% growth.
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April 11, 2026
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A new dawn?
Hope is important, demonstrative and sometimes even contagious. Iran’s resistance has galvanised a global public in much the same way as the Palestinian cause did in the months after October 2023. The challenge, as ever, is for this growing global voice to take on more concrete form with time, beyond the polarising logics of social media, which can just as soon turn those who otherwise share a desire for an emancipatory future against one another.
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April 11, 2026
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SriLankan Airlines issues further warnings
SriLankan Airlines wishes to inform the public of a serious escalation in ongoing scam activities targeting passengers and potential customers.
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April 11, 2026
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Bangladesh advance match timings to save energy
The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced that they have decided to change match timings of the upcoming international assignments of the national cricket team in order to support the government's energy-saving initiative.
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April 11, 2026
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Select Committee seeks clarifications amid legal hurdles to Provincial Council polls
A Parliamentary Select Committee, tasked with determining the electoral system for Provincial Council elections, has sought clarifications from the Attorney General's Department and the Election Commission, as legal and procedural barriers continue to stall the long-delayed polls.
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April 11, 2026
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CEAT Kelani adjudged best-managed company in Sri Lanka
CEAT Kelani Holdings shared the overall Gold award for Best Management Practices and was honoured with four other significant accolades at the 2026 edition of the Best Management Practices Company Awards of the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka), to be adjudged the country’s best-managed company.
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April 11, 2026
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Motor Traffic Commissioner General further remanded
Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been re-remanded.
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April 11, 2026
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ADB predicts slower economic growth this year along with higher inflation
Sri Lanka's economic growth is expected to moderate in the coming years, with expansion projected to slow from 5.0 percent in 2025 to 4.0 percent in 2026, before edging up to 4.2 percent in 2027, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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April 11, 2026
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Customs easing Colombo Port congestion amid IMF push
In a significant breakthrough for Sri Lanka's trade and logistics sector, authorities have agreed to halve the number of containers subjected to Customs examination at the Colombo Port—an intervention expected to dramatically reduce congestion and costly delays that have plagued importers and exporters for months.
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April 11, 2026
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Colombo Shopping Festival 2026 declared open for 5 days of Avurudu Shopping
The much-anticipated 41st Edition of the Colombo Shopping Festival (CSF) — Avurudu Fair was ceremonially declared open at the BMICH Exhibition Centre, marking the beginning of five exciting days of festive shopping in celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
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April 11, 2026
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Enjoy sweet treats in moderation
Festive seasons are traditionally associated with joy, family gatherings and an abundance of food.
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April 11, 2026
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Lankan rights groups demand release of political prisoners
10 Tamil political prisoners have spent 15 years or more behind bars — two of them almost 30 years
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