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Bourse emits mixed signals as global uncertainty continues to hover
The CSE kicked off on a positive note yesterday enabling the All Share Price Index to move upwards but the persistence of global uncertainty had a dampening effect, with the result that both indices gave out mixed reactions.
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April 03, 2026
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Prefect killed in motorcycle accident on his way to school big match: Pillion rider injured
A schoolboy riding a motorcycle to a big match was killed and the pillion ride was critically injured in a head-on collision with a bus at Balagolla, Kandy, yesterday (2).
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April 03, 2026
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Domestic Energy Saving
Around 40 percent of the annual energy we use is consumed in domestic activities.
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April 03, 2026
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Archaeology Dept faces fund cuts over unused allocations
Officials of the Department of Archaeology Sri Lanka who appeared before the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) stated that funds allocated through Cabinet approval had remained unutilised and that there were plans to reduce future allocations requested from the Treasury accordingly, parliament media division said yesterday.
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April 03, 2026
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BCCI extends IPL Anti-Discrimination Code beyond season
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ruled that the IPL Anti-Discrimination Code will continue to apply to players, officials and stakeholders even after the conclusion of the season.
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April 03, 2026
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IMF reviews progress as Sri Lanka stresses economic resilience amid external pressures
Sri Lanka has made steady progress under the International Monetary Fund Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, with the fifth and sixth reviews now under close assessment, informed officials said following high-level discussions held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday.
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April 03, 2026
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CSA charges Beyers Swanepoel with bringing game into disrepute
Allrounder Beyers Swanepoel has not been granted a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from Cricket South Africa after walking out on his domestic team during the one-day cup final.
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April 03, 2026
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Nayanandaya: A literary autopsy of Sri Lanka's Middle Class
\"Nayanandaya,\" meaning the enchantment of indebtedness, is Surath de Mel’s latest novel.
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April 03, 2026
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MoE issues directive banning corporal punishment in schools
The Education Ministry yesterday issued a directive to all schools prohibiting corporal punishment.
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April 03, 2026
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Looming shadow: How and why a distant war could threaten vitality of Sri Lankan healthcare
As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, the tranquil beauty of Sri Lanka feels many a world away from the smoke, thunder, misery and deaths in the Middle East, taking place in the midst of a senseless war.
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March 30, 2026
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“Dhurandhar: The Revenge” rakes in INR 1,000 in a week, smashes many box office records
lhe Hindi film industry has witnessed an unprecedented box office phenomenon with Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, storming past the INR1,000-crore mark within a week of its release.
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March 30, 2026
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SC e-filing portal operational
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has taken a landmark step in judicial modernisation with the launch of its e-filing portal under the e-courts Project, marking a major milestone in the digital transformation of the country’s judiciary.
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March 30, 2026
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Parliament: Inquiry into female employee's complaint: Retired HC Judge's recommendations ignored
... sexual harassment claims dismissed
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March 30, 2026
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Motor Traffic CG remanded
Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe, taken into custody by the CID, was remanded until today (30) following his production before the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court.
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March 30, 2026
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Ancient sling bullet with chilling message found
At the same time, the discovery underscores the value of archaeology in uncovering these connections. Objects like the Hippos sling bullet provide tangible links to the past, allowing us to glimpse not only the events of history but also the attitudes and emotions of the people who lived through them. They remind us that history is not just a sequence of dates and battles, but a tapestry of human experiences, shaped by fear, creativity, and the desire to communicate.
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March 30, 2026
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New arithmetic of conflict: How the drone revolution is inverting economics of war
The global is currently defined by two distinct but at interconnected theaters of conflict that are fundamentally reshaping the future of military engagement, as noted by political analyst Fareed Zakaria.
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March 30, 2026
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Turning science into action: Prof. Gothamie Weerakoon calls out Biodiversity “Narratives”
Senior Curator and leading researcher on lichens and slime moulds at the Natural History Museum—who offers a candid, evidence-driven critique of corporate sustainability, global biodiversity governance, and the realities facing countries like Sri Lanka.
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March 30, 2026
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'No Kings' protesters across the US rally against Trump
At least 8 Mn protest against Trump’s policies across all 50 US States
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March 30, 2026
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'US secretly planning ground attack while talking peace,' Iran warns against escalation
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the United States of talking about negotiations while secretly preparing for a ground attack.
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March 30, 2026
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'Relationships are tested in crisis': Lanka hails India's 38,000 tonnes of petroleum support
Lankan leaders on Sunday acknowledged India's emergency fuel assistance after New Delhi delivered 38,000 metric tonnes of petroleum to the island nation, amid supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.
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March 30, 2026
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Jaffna-Delft ferry fare reduced from Rs. 500 to Rs. 150
The passenger boat ‘Neduntharaki,’ which had been operating passenger transport services between Jaffna and Delft Island, has been redeployed for passenger transport from yesterday (29) after being repaired by the Navy.
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March 30, 2026
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Warming Indian Ocean fuels intensifying humid heat waves in South Asia
Warming coastal waters emerge as primary driver of large-scale humid heat waves
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March 30, 2026
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Russel's leverages its large-scale event expertise to secure premier sporting partnerships
Russel’s (Pvt) Ltd, a leading player in Sri Lanka’s food and beverage sector, is demonstrating the significant commercial value of its large-scale event catering capabilities, having recently completed a major engagement at one of the country’s most high-profile annual gatherings.
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March 30, 2026
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Father, son deported from India for drug dealing, arrested at BIA
A man and h is son allegedly linked to a drug trafficking network were arrested by the CID at the Bandaranaike International Airport, following their deportation from India, and handed over to the Western Province North Crimes
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March 30, 2026
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SLT-MOBITEL turnaround signals new era for SOEs, says deputy minister
The era of privatising loss-making state-owned enterprises may be drawing to a close, with SLT-MOBITEL emerging as proof that strategic management can deliver profitability without a change in ownership, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eng. Eranga Weeraratne said.
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March 30, 2026
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CIABOC goes digital with asset declaration system
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) will launch a centralised electronic system for the submission of asset and liability declarations on March 31 at 10 am at the auditorium of the International Studies Centre, within the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall premises.
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March 30, 2026
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Sabalenka beats Gauff to complete 'Sunshine Double'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff 6-2 4-6 6-3 to retain her Miami Open title and extend her exceptional start to 2026.
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March 30, 2026
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SL ranks second most unaffordable housing market in Asia
Sri Lanka has been ranked the second most unaffordable housing market in Asia, according to a recent report by The Economist.
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March 30, 2026
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EWIS launches Al platform to tackle legacy system risk
Sri Lankan technology firm EWIS has unveiled EWIS AEGIS, an AI-powered platform designed to de-risk the modernisation of mission-critical legacy systems.
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March 30, 2026
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Petition launched seeking resignation of Energy Minister Jayakody
A public petition demanding the resignation of Kumara Jayakody, Minister of Power and Energy, over alleged irregularities in coal imports was launched yesterday (29) in Maharagama.
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