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Underworld figure's escape bid fails
Thilina Sampath, also known as 'Walas Kata', a close aide of notorious underworld leader Manudinu Padmasiri Perera alias Kehelbaddara Padme, suffered serious injuries when he tried to escape by jumping from the third floor of the Peliyagoda Crimes Division building.
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August 11, 2025
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Intrepid together with MDF and SLTDA conducts empowering women in tourism capacity-building sessions in Bandarawela
Intrepid Colombo has successfully concluded the third chapter of its transformative \"Women in Tourism\" initiative, expanding its reach to the Uva Province with two impactful capacity-building sessions held recently in Bandarawela.
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August 11, 2025
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'Outstanding' Foulkes savours record debut performance
Zakary Foulkes picked the best-ever figures for a New Zealand bowler on Test debut [Zimbabwe Cricket]
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August 11, 2025
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Japanese boxer Kotari dies after fight, aged 28
Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, died on Friday from injuries sustained during his bout with Yamato Hata on 2 August.
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August 11, 2025
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Value of past school players’ association
These are organisations formed by past school players to maintain connections, support the school's sports programmes, and promote camaraderie among past players.
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August 11, 2025
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Navy seizes Indian fishing boat poaching in Lankan waters off Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy, during an operation on Saturday (9), seized an Indian fishing vessel and apprehended seven Indian fishermen engaged in poaching in Lankan waters, north of Mannar.
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August 11, 2025
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ECDC warns Chikungunya cases soar to 240,000 worldwide
Singapore and Taiwan each reported 17 infections, many linked to travel from affected areas including India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Pakistan, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries.
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August 11, 2025
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Tharanga shatters national record to earn direct qualifying standards for World Championship
Rumesh Tharanga shattered the national record in the men's javelin throw and earned direct qualifying standards for the World Athletics Championship in his very first throw at the World Athletics Bronze lable meet in Bhubaneswar India on Sunday.
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August 11, 2025
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How to overcome social anxiety
Social anxiety is more than just shyness or occasional nervousness. It is a common mental health condition that affects millions worldwide, making every day social interactions feel overwhelming and frightening. In a world that increasingly values connection and communication, social anxiety can be a significant barrier to personal and professional growth.
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August 11, 2025
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Mahinda through to semis after second innings scare
Mahinda College, Galle survived a scary second innings collapse before advancing to the semifinals of the Under 15 Division I schools cricket tournament on first innings points against St. Anthony's College Wattala at Panadura on Sunday.
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August 11, 2025
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Two Lankans held for attempted ganja smuggling in India
The special police team in Karaikal on Thursday arrested two Sri Lankan nationals for allegedly attempting to smuggle ganja by boat.
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August 11, 2025
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Australian Governor-General departs after successful three-day official visit
Concluding her three-day official visit to Sri Lanka, Australian Governor-General Samantha Joy Mostyn and her delegation departed yesterday (10).
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August 11, 2025
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Plot to kill 'Harak Kata' revealed
Assassin was to be disguised as a journalist
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August 11, 2025
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Irrefutable evidence of genocide and silence of human rights champions
At a time when the word genocide is being used with political motive, and defencive war is being misconstrued as genocide and real and most brutal genocide is taking place on a global scale with impunity, one should reflect on genocide committed by those who falsely accusing the Sri Lankan armed forces and the government for such crimes.
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August 11, 2025
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Tourist arrivals top 1.4 Mn in 2025
Sri Lanka has welcomed 1,408,335 tourists so far this year, reflecting a sharp rise over the corresponding period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced yesterday.
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August 11, 2025
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Wasantha Karannagoda’s The Turning Point
The Naval Role in Sri Lanka’s War on LTTE Terrorism - Penguin Books India
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August 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka's defence policy and shifting balance of power in the Indian Ocean
The launch of this timely and scholarly work comes at a critical juncture in regional and global geopolitics. As a nation strategically located at the heart of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka must continuously evaluate and adapt its defence policy to the evolving security landscape.
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August 11, 2025
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Aligning private capital with public purpose: The role of banks in driving a true Sri Lankan revival-part II
Across Sri Lanka, we meet many spirited entrepreneurs—from spice farms, and fisheries to young designers, software engineers, and even creative professionals - who each possess the drive and local insight to build vibrant businesses that can empower themselves financially, and create quality employment for others.
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August 11, 2025
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BCB ropes in ex-ICC ACU chief Alex Marshall to strengthen anti-corruption unit
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former ICC head of global cricket's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) Alex Marshall as a consultant for one year to oversee the board's own ACU operations.
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August 11, 2025
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SpaceX – STARLINK appoints Singer as Authorized Retailer in Sri Lanka
US based SpaceX has appointed Singer Sri Lanka, the nation’s leading consumer electronics and home appliances retailer, as the authorized retailer of Starlink in Sri Lanka. This announcement marks a significant step in revolutionizing internet accessibility across the country, especially in regions historically underserved by traditional connectivity solutions.
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August 11, 2025
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Low interest rates take bourse along revival track
The CSE bounced back yesterday after two days due to the existence of conducive market conditions stemming from low interest rates. Accordingly, the market moved to green territory with all the macroeconomic conditions in place for the market to grow, market analysts said.
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August 11, 2025
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CID probes social media posts defamatory of AKD
The CID has commenced a wide-ranging investigation into a recent wave of social media posts defamatory of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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August 11, 2025
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nVentures emerges as Sri Lanka’s first MAS-licensed foreign VC, investing over US$1.5 million in Sri Lankan startups
In a major milestone for Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem, nVentures has emerged as the country’s first foreign venture capital firm to be licensed by Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) and actively invest in local startups.
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August 11, 2025
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Electricity consumers point out govt’s lopsided priorities
The government, which is willing to pay Rs. 37 per unit of electricity generated from LNG imported using US dollars, is unwilling to pay even Rs. 27 per unit for solar power generated locally from sunlight, Secretary of the Electricity Consumers’ Association Sanjeewa Dhammika charged yesterday (7).
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August 09, 2025
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President reiterates promise to repeal PTA
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (7) reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding human rights, vowing to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), amend the controversial Online Safety Bill, and ensure justice for victims of unresolved murders and major crimes.
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August 09, 2025
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CameraLK expands to the Eastern Province with the grand opening of its latest showroom in Batticaloa
CameraLK, Sri Lanka’s leading camera retail giant, marked another milestone with the grand opening of its newest showroom in Batticaloa, bringing world-class photography and videography gear to the Eastern Province.
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August 09, 2025
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Royal looking for smooth sailing after turbulence in 2024
Under 15 Division 1 Cricket
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August 09, 2025
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Neuroscience of Core Buddhist Philosophy
Primordial conditioning for survival and procreation to maintain the species, is intrinsic in all humans due to the Reptilian and Pre-mammalian components of their basal brain (See Figure-1).
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August 09, 2025
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Union Assurance launches industry-first Adviser Welfare Scheme
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private life insurer, is proud to introduce the Adviser Welfare Scheme—a pioneering initiative designed to empower and support its adviser network and their families throughout their unique journeys of progress.
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August 09, 2025
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HC orders CID to submit key documents related to case against ex-ministers already incarcerated
he Colombo High Court on Wednesday (06) ordered the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit key documents related to the ongoing case against former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who are both serving prison terms.
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