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Tamil political parties and civil society urge UN to refer Sri Lanka to the ICC
A coalition of Tamil political parties, including over 100 civil society groups, religious leaders, and academic institutions from across the North-East, have called on member states of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to take decisive action against Sri Lanka by initiating a referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the crime of genocide, Tamil Guardian reported on Tuesday (05).
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August 07, 2025
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National Audit Bill (Amendment): Petition withdrawn
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickremaratne yesterday (06) announced in Parliament that he had received the decision of the Supreme Court in respect of the Bill, titled \"National Audit (Amendment),\" which had been challenged in the Supreme Court in terms of Article 121(1) of the Constitution.
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August 07, 2025
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Failure to thwart Easter Sunday terror attacks: Opp. to move no-faith motion against Deputy Defence Minister
... questions his role as Eastern Commander in 2019
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August 07, 2025
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Wimal questions UK national's activities in Trinco
National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa yesterday (06) claimed that a British national had been engaged in inquiring into land issues in the Trincomalee District recently.
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August 07, 2025
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Apna, Dinara top seeds when 111th National Tennis Championship starts on Friday
Apna Perera and Ashen Silva are the top seeds in the men's singles when the 111th Sri Lanka National Tennis Championship is held from August 8 to 24 at the SLTA courts in Colombo. The tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) is powered by title sponsor YETI Isotonic.
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August 07, 2025
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Forging a world-class workforce
TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP FOR A WORLD CLASS WORKFORCE
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August 07, 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 07, 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 07, 2025
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Australian Senators demand int’l probe into Chemmanni mass graves
Australian Senators have issued calls for an international investigation into the mass graves in Chemmani, Jaffna, where forensic teams have exhumed more than 130 skeletal remains so far, Tamil Guardian reported on Tuesday (5)
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August 07, 2025
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Significant impact as
Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2024
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August 07, 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 other 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 07, 2025
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Ranil's 2023 UK visit under investigation: Police question Sagala
The police yesterday (06) questioned Sagala Ratnayake, former Chief of Staff of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, regarding the latter's visit to the UK in 2023.
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August 07, 2025
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AIA Sri Lanka rises from Silver to Gold at Hashtag Asia Awards 2025
AIA Sri Lanka has elevated its standing on the regional stage, winning Gold in the ‘Best Social Media Campaign: Facebook’ category at the Hashtag Asia Awards 2025.
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August 07, 2025
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Sri Lanka rope in Julian Wood to fix power-hitting blues
Sri Lanka have turned to English power-hitting guru Julian Wood in a desperate bid to crank up the firepower in their T20 arsenal ahead of the Asia Cup, as concerns grow over their lack of muscle in the shortest format.
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August 07, 2025
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Bribery charge: Shasheendra remanded till Aug 19
Ex-State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa (SLPP) has been remanded till August 19 pending investigations into bribery allegations.
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August 07, 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 07, 2025
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Market glut relief: Cargills aids Villachchiya pumpkin growers
For generations, pumpkin farmers in Villachchiya, and surrounding regions, have relied on seasonal harvests to sustain their livelihoods.
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August 07, 2025
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Considerations for higher education reforms
Decades of underfunding have left our education system, overall, fractured and in urgent need of rebuilding.
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August 07, 2025
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Role of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in development underscored
In a compelling call to action, local and international leaders urged Sri Lanka’s private sector to lead from the front in driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), emphasizing its critical role in national integration, peace-building, and sustainable economic development.
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August 07, 2025
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Season of arrests
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday that 63 individuals, including politicians, their family members and state officials, had been arrested for bribery and corruption during the last six months or so. Her statement coincided with the news that Shasheendra Rajapaksa, had been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). His arrest came as no surprise; it had been in the air for months.
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August 07, 2025
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India, Russia reaffirm commitment to enhancing defence cooperation
Amidst fresh threats from Trump
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August 07, 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 07, 2025
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Bangladesh general election in February 2026, says Yunus
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday declared that the next general election will be held in February 2026.
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August 07, 2025
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Jaiswal breaks into top five Test batters, Atkinson into top ten bowlers
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has broken into the top five of the ICC Test batters' rankings.
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August 07, 2025
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Pakistan HC in C’bo observes Kashmir Day
The Pakistan High Commission, friends of Pakistan, diplomatic community and Pakistani diaspora jointly commemorated Kashmir Youm-e-Istehsal day.
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August 07, 2025
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All Indian airports on maximum alert, warned of potential threat
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has placed all Indian airports on maximum alert following intelligence inputs warning of potential threats from terrorists or \"antisocial elements\" between September 22 and October 2, 2025.
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August 07, 2025
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Skin, body and hair ...
All of us, especially the ladies, would love to take care of our skin, body, and hair.
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August 07, 2025
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Widening intra-West rift over Palestinian statehood and the recognition of humanity
It is bound to be hugely welcomed by civilized sections that some prominent Western states have voiced their backing for Palestinian statehood. The latest of such states to do so are Britain, France and Canada; all well within the G7 fold.
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August 07, 2025
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Uproar in House over scholarship disbursement
An uproar erupted in Parliament yesterday when SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna defended himself against allegations of receiving favoured financial assistance from the President’s Fund for his postgraduate studies.
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August 07, 2025
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Gaza: Acute malnutrition reaches all-time high in two MSF facilities
Médecins Sans Frontiéres (MSF) teams are witnessing a sharp and unprecedented rise in acute malnutrition among people in Gaza, Palestine.
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