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Tall buildings sans flashing white strobe lights: “If you think air safety is expensive, try an accident”
The tall building, shown in Figure 1, near Temple Trees, Colombo 3, has a flashing white strobe light as recommended by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) law.
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September 15, 2025
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SLMC flays NPP govt. over its stand on Israeli aggression
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem, MP, has lambasted the National People's Power (NPP) government's stand on the US-backed Israel military campaign against the Palestinians.
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September 15, 2025
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USA retains world title with dominant mixed 4x400m display in Tokyo
In many ways, history repeated itself in the mixed 4x400m at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25.
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September 15, 2025
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Pussalla Agri Ventures makes strategic investment in Sri Lanka's spice tourism landscape
Pussalla Agri Ventures recently announced the grand opening of the first dedicated Ceylon Cinnamon outlet in Narigama, Hikkaduwa.
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September 15, 2025
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Artificial sweeteners impede cancer immunotherapy
Every once in a while, science gives us something to chew on beyond the obvious.
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September 15, 2025
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DIMO Installs Sri Lanka’s first ICC-compliant LED floodlights for stadiums
Advanced features include zoned lighting control for partial stadium use
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September 15, 2025
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Rape vs Consent: Indian Supreme Court frames 4-step test for High Courts
The Supreme Court of India has said courts must distinguish between rape and consensual sex, emphasising careful assessment of allegations based on false marriage promises.
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September 13, 2025
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Rev. Fr. Benedict Joseph passes away
Rev. Fr. Benedict Joseph, the first Priest of Eldeniya Parish, passed away yesterday morning.
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September 13, 2025
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Shasheendra further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who faces allegations under the Public Property Act, has been further remanded, until 19 September, by the Colombo Magistrate's Court.
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September 13, 2025
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Planning your holiday
A holiday is not merely an escape from work but a pause that allows you to breathe, reset and collect memories that out- last the trip itself.
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September 13, 2025
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Why are Sri Lanka and Bangladesh so poor at T20I batting?
For longer than ten years, a little over half of international T20 cricket's lifespan so far, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have nursed woeful run rates.
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September 13, 2025
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CID to decide on Gammanpila arrest after inquiries, DSG tells court
The CID informed the Court of Appeal yesterday (12) that no decision has yet been made regarding the arrest of former Minister Udaya Gammanpila.
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September 13, 2025
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“Noteworthy leap by Sri Lanka”
Sri Lanka has made a noteworthy leap in the latest Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2025 rankings, climbing 15 spots compared to last year.
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September 13, 2025
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Brantel Lanka increases shareholding in Resus Energy amid late profit-takings
Brantel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has increased its total shareholding in Resus Energy PLC (HPWR) to over 10 percent, according to a stock exchange filing.
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September 13, 2025
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Leave granted to FR petition against CEB over Namal's Rs. 2.5 mn wedding power bill
The Supreme Court on Thursday (11) granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition, filed by Attorney-at-Law Vijitha Kumara, which alleges that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) violated the fundamental rights of the public by failing to take proper action over a nearly Rs. 2.5 million electricity bill, allegedly incurred for the wedding of MP Namal Rajapaksa, and remained unpaid for several years.
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September 13, 2025
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USA sprinter Knighton handed four-year doping ban
Erriyon Knighton won 200m silver at the 2023 World Championships in Hungary
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September 13, 2025
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Britain’s economy thrived after the withdrawal of the Roman Empire
An archaeological dig in northern England shows iron and lead processing continued and even increased after the departure of the Romans
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September 13, 2025
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Tusker found dead in prime of his life on a paddy field
The carcass of a dead elephant was discovered on Thursday (11) by wildlife officers in a paddy field in the Illukpitiya area, which falls under the Buttala Police Division.
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September 13, 2025
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AI adoption and threat complexity fuelling increase in cybersecurity burnout in APAC and Japan: Sophos
Shadow AI, resource shortages, and rising attack volumes put pressure security teams
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September 13, 2025
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Turning kitchen waste into a homegrown solution
The contents of a dustbin may not seem like the beginning of an uplifting story, but the way households manage what they discard from the kitchen has become an issue that touches not only cleanliness and convenience but also the environment and the economy.
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September 13, 2025
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Rathana Thera granted bail
Former MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera was yesterday (12) granted bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court in connection with the alleged abduction of Ven. Wedinigama Wimalatissa Thera, General Secretary of the ‘Ape Jana Bala’ party.
1 min |
September 13, 2025
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Nepal's Gen Z revolt is a mirror Bangladesh should study hard
Call it what it is: a legitimacy crisis with revolutionary energy. Nepal's streets did not wake up one morning and decide to overthrow a government for sport.
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September 13, 2025
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NCC and FITIS signs MoU to empower Sri Lankan exporters for global reach
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), marking a significant milestone in expanding opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters to access global markets.
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September 13, 2025
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Sampath Bank crowned as the Best Bank for ESG in Sri Lanka by Euromoney
Sampath Bank has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025.
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September 13, 2025
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Kaspersky expands Digital Footprint Intelligence with new External Attack Surface module
Kaspersky has announced the launch of the new External Attack Surface module within its Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) service, available directly in the Threat Intelligence portal.
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September 13, 2025
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Delhi court junks plea seeking probe against Sonia Gandhi over electoral roll allegations
A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking a probe against India's senior opposition Congress Party leader Sonia Gandhi for alleged forgery related to the inclusion of her name in the electoral rolls, three years before she became an Indian citizen.
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September 13, 2025
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Ceylon Chamber presents National Budget 2026 proposals to President
The newly appointed Board of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, led by Chairperson Krishan Balendra, held its first official meeting with the President. The meeting provided a platform to present the Ceylon Chamber's priority proposals for the forthcoming National Budget 2026, while also reviewing progress on previous reform initiatives.
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September 13, 2025
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Nepal protests: Sanjeev Sanyal flags similarities in regime falls; calls it 'same toolkit'
Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to Indian Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Narendra Modi, questioned the violent protests in neighbouring Nepal, noting their uncanny resemblance to regime changes in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other countries in recent years.
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September 13, 2025
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Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga withdraws his appeal against suspended sentence imposed by HC
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga on Thursday (11) formally withdrew his appeal before the Court of Appeal, which sought to overturn his suspended prison sentence and Rs. 25 million fine imposed by the Colombo High Court in connection with an extortion case, dating back to 2015.
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September 13, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines and Axis Bank India forge strategic partnership
SriLankan Airlines has partnered with Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, to offer exclusive airfare deals and other benefits to the Bank's 15 million-strong customer base.
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