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CID probe into alleged mass grave in Thambuluvil: Initial excavation yields nothing suspicious
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has begun excavating the public cemetery in Thambuluvil, Akkaraipattu, following claims that victims of enforced disappearances may be buried at the site, according to Tamil Guardian report, posted on Monday (04).
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August 06, 2025
The Island
Are AI tools making students smarter or lazier? New study warns of hidden risks
The rise of powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT is changing how students write essays and create videos faster than ever before. These tools make tasks easier and more creative, but experts warn they can also hurt students’ ability to think and learn if used without care.
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August 06, 2025
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Moves afoot to resume direct flights between SL and Israel
Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa yesterday (05) announced that the governments of Sri Lanka and Israel were exploring the possibility of resuming direct flights to and from Israel.
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August 06, 2025
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Udaya alleges rehabilitated Tigers used to target Navy
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila has alleged that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is using rehabilitated LTTE cadres to implicate senior Navy officers in abductions and killings.
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August 06, 2025
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Australia warns: 'There will be no Palestine left to recognise'
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has declared that \"there is a risk that there will be no Palestine left to recognise\", amid Israel's devastating war on Gaza and increasing violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
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August 06, 2025
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IGP Deshabandu removed through a House resolution
Parliament yesterday (05) passed a resolution to remove IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon from office, marking the first time in Sri Lanka's history that a sitting police chief has been ousted through a parliamentary vote.
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August 06, 2025
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'City of Dreams' opened: Govt. urged to enact dedicated casino law
Melco received 20-year casino licence from previous govt.
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August 06, 2025
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'City of Dreams' is a long-term bet on Sri Lanka's potential: Krishan Balendra
John Keells Holdings (JKH) officially launched City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a landmark $2 billion+ integrated resort, on August 2, 2025, marking the largest private-sector investment in the country's history.
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August 06, 2025
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From Fonseka convictions to arrest of Ulugetenne ...
Retired Navy Commander (2020 July to 2022 December 18) Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne has been further remanded till August 13 in connection with the alleged disappearance of a youth in 2010. At the time of the disappearance of Shantha Bandara, a resident of the Kegalle district, Ulugetenne had served as the Director Naval Intelligence (DNI).
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August 06, 2025
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What is the problem in Sri Lanka’s school education system?
Midweek Review
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August 06, 2025
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Swisstek Aluminium delivers Sri Lanka’s most reliable solar mounting systems
Swisstek Aluminium pledges to assist Sri Lanka in turning its renewable energy goals for 2030 into reality with its cutting-edge solar mounting systems.
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August 06, 2025
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Air Force clinch historic double at Defence Services carrom finals
Carrom teams of Air Force emerged champions at the carrom finals of the Defence Services Games 2024/2025 marking a significant milestone in SLAF carrom history.
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August 06, 2025
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Opposition Leader accuses govt. of turning Youth Clubs into political tools
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday accused the government of turning Youth Clubs into political tools by enabling the ruling party member to take over their control.
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August 06, 2025
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SL warned of costly economic consequences from US' new tariff policies
Human rights and policy analyst Ranjith Keerthi Tennakoon has warned that new U.S. tariff policies under the Trump administration could have profound and far-reaching consequences for Sri Lanka's fragile economy particularly in apparel exports, mineral sales, and trade relations.
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August 06, 2025
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Lyles, Allman, Benjamin and Brazier put on a show in Eugene
Noah Lyles ran a world lead of 19.63 to retain the 200m title, while Valarie Allman, Donavan Brazier and Rai Benjamin also made strong statements with their victories on the fourth and final day of US Championships action in Eugene.
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August 06, 2025
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Intex Sri Lanka 2025 set to ignite the textile & apparel world - A decade of impact, innovation & industry leadership
The energy is rising, the industry is watching, and the countdown has officially begun.
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August 06, 2025
The Island
Echoes of an English summer
There's been a familiar refrain at the end of the recent India-England series. Someone invariably steps up to say the final scoreline doesn't quite tell the story.
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August 06, 2025
The Island
ComBank's Rs. 15 billion Green Bond issue oversubscribed on opening day
Investors demonstrated overwhelming support for the green lending aspirations of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, leading to the oversubscription of the Bank’s Rs. 15 billion Green Bond on its opening day, Monday 4th August 2025.
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August 06, 2025
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Four poaching Indian fishers, arrested with boat off Delft
The Navy on Sunday (03) took into custody an Indian fishing boat, along with four Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
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August 06, 2025
The Island
Who was Anton Balasingham ?
Why a statue for him in a Parisian suburb?
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August 06, 2025
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Teenagers close the gap of standards at National Championship
The men's 400 metres of the 103rd National Athletics Championship saw as many as four teenagers advancing to the final with Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte sprinter Kalhara Idupa securing a well deserving podium place.
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August 06, 2025
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India plans dive for rare earths at the bottom of Arabian Sea
At a time when nations are scrambling for rare earths and critical minerals following the Chinese clampdown, India is preparing to approach a United Nations agency for permission to scout for them in the Arabian Sea. In parallel, the government is also working on the technologies to extract and process these vital raw materials.
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August 06, 2025
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SC shuts door on further judicial review of MoUs signed between India and Sri Lanka
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed two Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions seeking to invalidate a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) recently signed between Sri Lanka and India, ruling there was no prima facie case to proceed with the applications.
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August 06, 2025
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SC grants leave to proceed with petition seeking order to halt illegal silica mining
The Supreme Court on Monday (04) granted leave to proceed with a petition filed by the Environmental Justice Centre, together with several other parties, including local residents, seeking an order to halt illegal silica sand mining in an extent of over 200 acres in the Madampe area due to the resulting environmental damage.
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August 06, 2025
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Speaker endorses Companies (Amendment) Act
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, officially endorsed the certificate on the Companies (Amendment) Bill on Monday (04), marking the final step in enacting the legislation as the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025.
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August 06, 2025
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Judge on official leave: Money laundering case against Yoshitha and great-aunt postponed until 29 Oct.
The Colombo High Court on Monday (04) postponed the hearing of the high-profile money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his great-aunt, Daisy Forrest, until 29 October.
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August 06, 2025
The Island
Fairfirst celebrates landmark 560th road safety session in Matara
Fairfirst Insurance recently conducted a landmark road safety awareness programme in Matara, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to promoting responsible road behaviour among schoolchildren and the public.
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August 06, 2025
The Island
SLT-MOBITEL achieves double recognition at National Business Excellence Awards 2025
SLT-MOBITEL, was recognized with accolades at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2025, organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, recently held at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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August 06, 2025
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SL, Thailand discuss defence cooperation
A delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) of Sri Lanka recently visited the National Defence Studies Institute (NDSI) of Thailand. The visit took place on the sidelines of the study tour meant to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and strategic dialogue between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
The Island
Hasina: I never resigned as Bangladesh PM
Urges her party members to continue struggle
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