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Wayamba University graduates its first batch of doctors
On Thursday 28th instant evening, medical students of the first intake will be receiving their garlands from The Chancellor signifying their graduation as MBBS doctors, a momentous occasion for these young men and women and their families. For a medical faculty which has had to endure many difficulties, it is indeed a major achievement to see almost the whole batch graduating today, among them six with First classes.
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August 28, 2025
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Trump brags for the 37th time in 19 weeks: “I stopped a possible India-Pakistan nuclear war!”
United States President Donald Trump has bragged for the 36th time in the last 19 weeks that he stopped a possible nuclear war between India and Pakistan in May this year.
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August 28, 2025
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Dr. Janaka Gallangoda Memorial Trophy Invitation Basketball Tournament on August 30
The inaugural 'Dr. Janaka Gallangoda Memorial Trophy invitation Basketball Tournament' will be worked off on August 30 from 8.00 am to 6.00pm at the University of Ruhuna Gymnasium in Wellamadama, Matara.
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August 28, 2025
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Asian Paints Causeway fuels a triumphant launch of SLADA Racing Championship 2025 at Katukurunda
Racing Championship 2025 sped off to an electrifying start with the Rotherham Katukurunda Circuit Meet 1, drawing record crowds and setting the tone for Sri Lanka’s premier motorsport season.
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August 28, 2025
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UNP thanks all those who rallied around Ranil
The UNP yesterday (27) expressed its gratitude to political parties, professional groups, religious institutions and individuals across the country who stood in solidarity with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe following his arrest and remand.
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August 28, 2025
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Prime Group makes history with Sri Lanka’s first luxury real estate client experience initiative ‘Prime Premier’
-First-of-its-kind premium initiative revolutionizes real estate industry in Sri Lanka-
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August 28, 2025
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NPP govt. in regional bid to tackle illegal fishing
The NPP government, struggling to contain large scale poaching by Indian fishermen, in Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, intends to sign a regional action plan meant to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
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August 28, 2025
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Modi-made ‘MEGA’ has become ‘MAHA headache’ for India:
Indian Congress on additional US tariffs
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August 28, 2025
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Potato face treatment ...
Using potato juice for face treatments can be done in a few simple ways and this week I give you some tips on how you can prepare and apply potato-based face treatments.
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August 28, 2025
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Mahinda, Thurstan enter Tier ‘A’ as strong contenders
Newly promoted Thurstan College Colombo and Mahinda College Galle are set to compete in group 'B' and 'C' respectively when the Under 19 Division I Tier 'A' limited overs cricket tournament starts early next month.
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August 28, 2025
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Navy extends healthcare outreach with Jaffna dental mission
In a continuing commitment to its naval social responsibility mandate, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a series of mobile dental clinics across the Jaffna district from 21 to 25 August.
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August 28, 2025
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Vital step in modernizing Sri Lanka's labour legislation
A high-level committee appointed by the Cabinet to review and amend Sri Lanka’s proposed Labour Act convened for the first time recently at the Ministry of Labour.
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August 28, 2025
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Sysco LABS Sri Lanka appoints Thushera Kawdawatta as its Managing Director
Sysco LABS Sri Lanka, the largest Global Innovation Center (GIC) of the world leader in food service, Sysco, has appointed Thushera Kawdawatta as its managing director, marking the start of anew era of growth and innovation.
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August 28, 2025
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Whither Meritocracy? Reimagining Grade 5 Scholarship Examination in Sri Lanka - II
The 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination data for Paper I reveals stark disparities in performance between upperand lower-income students, underscoring deep systemic inequities.
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August 26, 2025
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SC concludes hearing of petitions against Bill intended to remove perks granted to ex-Presidents
The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing of six petitions filed against the Bill presented by the government to remove the privileges of former Presidents.
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August 26, 2025
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Bert ... in the spotlight
Bert Ekenaike is making his presence felt in Melbourne, Australia, in a very big way, but not as an entertainer.
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August 26, 2025
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Retired Maj. General among five arrested for suspected treasure hunting
Retired Maj. General Kithsiri Banadara Ekanayake, arrested by the Tangalle Police, along with four others, on a charge of treasure hunting, and produced before Tangalle Acting Magistrate Basura Madawela was yesterday (25) remanded till today (26).
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August 26, 2025
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When Presidents fly: What the world does about personal trips on official aircraft
Our Special correspondent in New Delhi examines former President Ranil Wickremesinghe's arrest over alleged misuse of public funds.
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August 26, 2025
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Opp. rallies around Ranil, alleges NPP moving towards dictatorship
Pointing out the difficulty in clearly separating official and personal expenses of a Head of State, leaders of Opposition political parties, represented in Parliament, yesterday further censured the NPP government and the Criminal Investigation (CID) for reporting unproven allegations — still under investigation — to the judiciary and remanding a former President.
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August 26, 2025
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Clinton asked Putin to help hunt Bin Laden declassified files
Former US President Bill Clinton proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin a joint USRussian effort against international terrorism, according to recently declassified records of their first summit, RT reported yesterday.
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August 26, 2025
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Four journalists among 19 killed in Israeli attack on hospital
News agencies yesterday (25) reported that four Palestinian journalists working for international media organisations had been killed in Gaza. They were among 19 persons killed in Israeli attack on the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza.
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August 26, 2025
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Thalawa treasure hunting bid: Colombo DIG remanded
His wife among eight others earlier held
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August 26, 2025
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Ranil may not be able to appear in court today
Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura on Friday directed that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe be remanded until 26 August, when he is required to be present in court, but his health condition may prevent prison authorities from producing him in the Colombo Fort Magistrate Court today.
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August 26, 2025
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Pyramid Wilmar launches 20th Anniversary Chefs Programme
Commemorating two decades of operations in Sri Lanka, leading food manufacturing and marketing company Pyramid Wilmar recently announced the launch of a new 'ChefsHunt' scholarship programme.
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August 25, 2025
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ANC Education hosts pre-departure event for students heading to U.S. and Canada
The students transferring to leading universities in the USA and Canada
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August 25, 2025
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Empire Teas marks 25 years of global growth
Announces new Spanish venture, enhanced East African presence
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August 25, 2025
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Sri Lanka's digital architects forge path for Al and cyber-resilient future
The nation's top internet engineers, academics, and industry leaders convened in Colombo last month for a pivotal conference, mapping the future of Sri Lanka's digital infrastructure in the age of artificial intelligence and emerging cyber threats.
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August 25, 2025
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Politics, parasitic living and self-righteousness
The arrest and remand of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has triggered a social media feeding frenzy.
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August 25, 2025
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RW’s arrest “ridiculous”, India-Sri Lanka ties will not be affected: Senior journalist
Senior journalist S Venkat Narayan has described the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as “ridiculous” and said that it will not affect relations between India and Sri Lanka.
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August 25, 2025
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About 2,500 pharmacies without qualified pharmacists
Nearly 2,500 unregistered private pharmacies are operating across the country, the Federation of Medical and Civil Rights Trade Unions has warned.
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