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SLAF chief orders probe into chopper emergency landing in Lunuwila

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December 02, 2025

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, has ordered the appointment of a board of inquiry to probe the emergency landing made by a Bell 212 helicopter on Sunday (30) evening that resulted in the death of a pilot.

SLAF chief orders probe into chopper emergency landing in Lunuwila

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Body of one naval rating who went missing with four others found

One of the five naval personnel who went missing during a sandbar-clearing operation in the Mullaitivu Chalei lagoon had been found dead, the Navy announced yesterday.

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December 05, 2025

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New studies reveal: Multiple extreme droughts likely triggered Indus Valley civilisation’s collapse

A series of prolonged and severe droughts lasting more than 85 years each likely led to the gradual collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), according to a new study published in Nature.

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3 mins

December 05, 2025

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ADB President announces emergency grants for flood relief across Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Wednesday announced that ADB will provide immediate grant support of up to $3 million to Sri Lanka; $2 million to Thailand; and $2 million to Viet Nam, following requests for support from the governments.

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1 min

December 05, 2025

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Doctors Without Borders unveils Wall Mural in Patna, Bihar to Mark World AIDS Day

This World AIDS Day, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) India, in collaboration with Bihar State AIDS Control Society (BSACS) and Guru Gobind Singh Hospital (GGSH), unveiled a wall mural at Garima Ki Kiran Clinic, the advanced HIV centre within GGSH.

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1 mins

December 05, 2025

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Root ton, Starc six as England reach 325 for 9 on opening day in Brisbane

After an interminable break between matches, following 48 hours of mayhem in Perth, the Ashes resumed with England producing a rollercoaster batting performance as Joe Root ended his century jinx on Australian soil in the day-night second Test in Brisbane.

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4 mins

December 05, 2025

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Dialog Enterprise Principal Sponsor of Sri Lanka CERT National Cyber Security Conference 2025

Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC and the leading ICT solutions provider in Sri Lanka, proudly served as the Principal Sponsor of the Sri Lanka CERT|CC Cyber Security Conference 2025, the nation’s premier platform dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity awareness and resilience across enterprises and communities.

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1 min

December 05, 2025

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Fems' three-year winning streak at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards showcases its mission to empower women nationwide

Fems, one of Sri Lanka’s leading feminine care brands, continued its strong performance at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025, securing three major wins this year.

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2 mins

December 05, 2025

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Communist Party urges Lankans to unite in crisis

The Communist Party of Sri Lanka has appealed to all Sri Lankans to stand united and be committed to saving the country from the grave crisis it is facing.

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2 mins

December 05, 2025

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Suwanda Industries recertified as ZeroCarbon® Manufacturer for 2025

Suwanda Industries, known globally under the brand name Cycle Pure Incense, is proud to announce its recertification as a ZeroCarbon® Manufacturer for 2025.

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2 mins

December 05, 2025

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Japan deploys emergency medics to help disaster victims

A 27-member Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) medical contingent touched down in Colombo at midnight on Wednesday, boosting the team’s strength to 31. Four specialists had arrived earlier to carry out a preliminary assessment of the situation, Japanese Embassy in Colombo said in a release yesterday.

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1 mins

December 05, 2025

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