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SNS: The United States has entered a new phase of economic management, one where the central bank is no longer focused solely on taming inflation but on cushioning a labour market that shows the first signs of fatigue.
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September 22, 2025
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BBC: India warns new US fee for H-1B visa will have ‘humanitarian consequences’
The Indian government has said a new $100,000 (£74,000) fee for applicants seeking US skilled worker visas will have “humanitarian consequences”, BBC has reported.
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September 22, 2025
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Chinese ‘research ship’ Yuan Wang 5 re-enters Indian Ocean after three years
(NENEWS.IN) Three years after its controversial entry into the Indian Ocean, China’s Yuan Wang 5 — a vessel officially designated as a ‘research ship’ but widely recognised as a sophisticated intelligence-gathering platform — has once again been tracked near the region, sparking fresh concerns in India’s security establishment.
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September 22, 2025
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National Catholic Writers' Association Golden Award 2025 to be held in Colombo
The National Catholic Writers’ Association Golden Award 2025 is scheduled to be held on September 27 at the SEDEC New Auditorium, No. 133, Kynsey Road, Colombo 8, commencing at 9 a.m.
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September 22, 2025
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Water, war and renewal: The Iranamadu Reservoir' s new dawn with ADB
For generations, the water level of the Iranamadu Reservoir has been the true measure of northern Sri Lanka’s fortune. This ancient tank, a cornerstone of life in Kilinochchi, tells a story of heritage, conflict, and now, an extraordinary rebirth facilitated by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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September 22, 2025
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LOLC’s Livestock Insurance promotes human-leopard coexistence
Official launch of the Livestock Insurance Scheme
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September 20, 2025
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Govt. speeding development of hydrogen as renewable energy source
Sri Lanka is gearing up to embrace hydrogen as a renewable energy source, with the government pledging to provide all possible support for its development, Power and Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody announced recently.
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September 20, 2025
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Wellalage leaves Asia Cup after father's death
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has flown home from the Asia Cup after the sudden death of his father, Suranga Wellalage (52).
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September 20, 2025
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Ex-Sabaragamuwa Provincial Minister charged with “highway” robbery and remanded
Former Sabaragamuwa Province Minister of Highways and Sports, Athula Kumara Rahubadda, was remanded on Thursday (18) until 02 October by the Embilipitiya Magistrate's Court after being arrested on charges of defrauding the state to the tune of Rs. 70 million.
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September 20, 2025
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Mother of 'Panadura Nilanga' files petition seeking protection for her son while in CID custody
The Court of Appeal yesterday ordered that a writ petition filed seeking directives to ensure the safety of alleged underworld figure Nilanga Sampath Silva, alias 'Panadura Nilanga', be taken up for consideration on 26 September.
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September 20, 2025
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Women MPs push for UK backing, inspire next gen leaders
The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has opened fresh discussions on potential UK support to strengthen its policy and advocacy efforts, while also focusing on fostering intergenerational dialogue to boost political participation among young women.
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September 20, 2025
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ICC informs PCB its probe cleared Pycroft
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has categorically told the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that it cannot remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the panel of match referees for the Asia Cup.
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September 20, 2025
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ComBank partners with Indira Cancer Trust to raise breast cancer awareness
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has joined hands with the Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) as the Gold Sponsor of the TLC (Touch | Look | Check) — Triathlon 2025, a nationwide series of events to raise awareness of breast cancer — which tragically claims three lives a day in Sri Lanka — reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to empower women and promote community well-being as a core pillar of its corporate social responsibility efforts.
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September 20, 2025
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Late life depression and its causes
Depression has often been portrayed as a condition that troubles the young and middle-aged, but it is increasingly clear that it casts a long shadow over the lives of many older adults as well.
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September 20, 2025
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Despite BJP pressure, AIADMK Chief EPS won't to take back rebels
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls due in March/April 2026
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September 20, 2025
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Barefoot and POLSPOTTEN announce landmark design collaboration
Two design powerhouses, Sri Lanka's celebrated handloom brand Barefoot and Dutch luxury interiors brand POLSPOTTEN, are joining forces for the first time in a landmark collaboration set to debut in 2025/2026.
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September 20, 2025
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Dugongs recovering, need cross-border efforts in conservation
A thriving population of more than 200 dugongs, a regionally endangered marine mammals, has made the Dugong Conservation Reserve in Palk Bay and the neighbouring Gulf of Mannar (together known as the PB-GoM region) their habitat, according to a 2023-24 drone survey by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII.
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September 20, 2025
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Seylan Bank collaborates with Browns EV to drive Green Mobility with exclusive leasing facilities
Seylan Bank PLC has entered a strategic partnership with Browns EV, the dedicated electric vehicle arm of Browns - a pioneering name in vehicle imports in Sri Lanka. The collaboration introduces an exclusive leasing facility for customers looking to purchase EVs from Browns EV, providing unmatched convenience, competitive financial solutions, and accelerated approvals.
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September 20, 2025
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Army Commando sergeant arrested on suspicion of selling T-56 ammunition to Kehelbaddara Padme’s gang
A sergeant of the Ganemulla Army Commando Regiment has been arrested by the CID for allegedly selling T-56 ammunition to ‘Commando Salintha’, an alleged underworld figure, described as the “advisor” to underworld leader Kehelbaddara Padme’s gang.
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September 20, 2025
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Viral violent videos on social media are skewing young people's sense of the world
When news broke last week that US political influencer Charlie Kirk had been shot at an event at Utah Valley University, millions of people around the world were first alerted to it by social media before journalists had written a word.
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September 20, 2025
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Union Bank to raise Rs 3 billion via listed Debenture Issue
Union Bank is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has resolved to issue up to a maximum of Thirty Million (30,000,000), Basel III-compliant, listed, rated, unsecured/debenture(s) of Rs. 100 each to raise a maximum of Rupees Three Billion (3,000,000,000) to be offered to investors subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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September 20, 2025
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Union Assurance sells 22 percent stake in Fairfirst Insurance to Fairfax Asia amid robust market conditions
Union Assurance sold its 22 percent stake in Fairfirst Insurance Ltd to Fairfax Asia Ltd for Rs 2.63 billion, CSE sources said.
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September 20, 2025
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Sampath Bank strengthens community engagement at Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Festival with 200,000 devotees
Sampath Bank took an active role at the historic Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Temple Festival in Jaffna, recently.
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September 20, 2025
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'Ali Roshan' given deterrent sentence of 15 years RI by three-judge Trial-at-Bar
Also fined Rs 20.6 million
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September 20, 2025
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Air Force officer caught smuggling Rs. 20M in gold
An intelligence officer, attached to the Air Force, was arrested while attempting to smuggle gold biscuits valued at approximately Rs. 20 million into the country, Customs sources said yesterday.
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September 20, 2025
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Getting kids interested in reading books
In an age when glowing screens dominate children’s leisure time, books often struggle to compete for attention.
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September 20, 2025
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Shasheendra further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who faces allegations of offenses under the Public Property Act, has been further remanded, until 22 September, by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
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September 20, 2025
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Iran hits out ahead of UN vote on nuclear sanctions
Tehran says it has offered fair proposals and accuses the E3 of 'political bias' in seeking to revive sanctions
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September 20, 2025
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Barrier-free trains; historic ruling for disabled people in Lanka
On 18 September, the High Court of Anuradhapura ordered the Ministry of Transport and the Sri Lankan railway to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities at all railway stations on the Northern Province line, between Mahawa and Vavuniya.
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September 20, 2025
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El Nino raises chances of intense daily rain across central India, says new study
Unlike El Nino’s weakening influence on India’s average summer rainfall in recent decades, its impact on extremes has remained comparatively steady over time, though with some regional shifts.
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