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Police probe removal of name boards from archaeological sites in Batticaloa using tractors
Police in Kiran and Pattipalei say they have launched an investigation, based on complaints into the removal of five name boards erected at five archaeological sites located within Batticaloa Manmunai South and Korale Pattu — Valaichchenai Pradeshiya Sabha areas.
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November 26, 2025
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Sri Lankan pride, global glory: Solar Booze sweeps Service and Performance Excellence Awards
Solar Booze (Pvt) Ltd has emerged as one of Sri Lanka’s most recognized renewable energy companies in 2025, celebrating two prestigious awards on both international and national platforms.
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November 26, 2025
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Cabinet nod for renewed agreement with Italy on mutual recognition of driving licences
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a renewed agreement with the Italian government on the mutual recognition of driving licences, updating a pact that lapsed in 2021.
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November 26, 2025
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Modi hoists the flag at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked the completion of the Ayodhya Ram temple by hoisting the saffron Suryavanshi.
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November 26, 2025
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Namal condemns CID for intimidaing media
SLPP National Organiser MP Namal Rajapaksa has condemned the summoning of Aruna Editor-in-Chief Mahinda Ileperuma to the CID, calling it a blatant act of media suppression and a warning to journalists across the country.
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November 26, 2025
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India brings four labour codes into force, promising reforms amid sharp opposition
India on 21 November 2025 implemented four consolidated labour codes that the government says will modernise decades-old workplace laws, expand social security and simplify compliance —a move welcomed by employers but denounced by trade unions and the opposition as harmful to workers’ rights.
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November 26, 2025
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Lanka on UN's 2026 anti-torture mission list
Sri Lanka will be one of six countries visited by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) in 2026, as part of a renewed global push to strengthen safeguards against torture and ill-treatment.
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November 26, 2025
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How CSE is designed to fail retail investors
Six Charges, 700% More Expensive:
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November 26, 2025
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UNP finally admits MR saved country from terrorism
Former UNP Minister Harin Piers publicly declared for the first time that Mahinda Rajapaksa led the country, ignoring all those pundit nay sayers and brought the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to a successful end.
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November 26, 2025
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Rural development as the engine of economic transformation
Rural development is the single most powerful lever for inclusive growth in countries where a large share of the population lives outside cities.
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November 26, 2025
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Truth about duty-free cars: How did it become a right of all and sundry?
lhe GMOA (Government Medical Officers’ Association) now cries foul over the loss of the “right” to import cars at reduced duty.
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November 26, 2025
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Jailed Lankan woman's name figures in TN voters' list!
NEW DELHI, November 25: The name of a Sri Lankan woman is active in the voters' list of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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November 26, 2025
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First treasures from 'holy grail of shipwrecks' recovered
The site of the wreck is a Colombian state secret and ownership of the treasure is hotly contested.
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November 26, 2025
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CID probes alleged A/L paper leak
The CID has launched an investigation following reports that the Economics question paper of the ongoing G.C.E. Advanced Level examination may have been leaked.
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November 26, 2025
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Govt. didn't promise to allocate 6% of GDP to education this year: PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (25) denied as baseless claims that the government had promised to allocate 6% of GDP to the education sector in its first year in office.
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November 26, 2025
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Colombo BRC Touch Rugby Club make their mark at the Goa Sevens
Colombo BRC Touch Rugby Club delivered an impressive performance at the Goa Sevens held on 15-16 November in Bambolim, Goa with its two teams 'Colombo Open' and 'Colombo Legends' securing second (runners up) and fourth place respectively in the fiercely contested Mixed Touch Rugby category.
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November 26, 2025
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DSI schools volleyball championship a resoundingsuccess
The 23rd DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship concluded successfully, celebrating the remarkable talent and enthusiasm for volleyball among young athletes.
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November 26, 2025
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Uncertain Resilience
SNS: The latest snapshot of the US job market offers a reminder that economic signals can be frustratingly ambiguous. A jump in hiring in September ~ more than double what forecasters anticipated ~ suggests resilience in the world’s largest economy. Yet, that optimistic headline is quickly complicated by the simultaneous rise in unemployment and a string of sizable layoff announcements from marquee employers.
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November 26, 2025
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Apna, Tuvini mixed doubles winners
Apna Perera and Tuvini de Alwis clinched the mixed doubles title of the SLTA-Yeti Hard Court Tennis Nationals continued at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts on Tuesday.
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November 26, 2025
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WNPS in fine balancing act with govt. to facilitate conservation action
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), Sri Lanka's oldest environmental organisation, continues to walk a delicate line between cooperation and confrontation in its dealings with the government, say two of its former presidents, Jehan CanagaRetna and Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne.
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November 26, 2025
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Hannah Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 after a standout 12 months for club and country.
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November 26, 2025
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Entries open for All - Island Swimming Meet - 2025
Entries for the All - Island Swimming Meet - 2025 organised by the Biyagama Swimming, Diving and Life Saving Association will close on December 05 .
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November 26, 2025
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A decade strong: Suren Cooke Agencies with Xterm redefined pest termite control
Xterm Termite Baiting System celebrates 10-years of transforming Sri Lanka’s termite control landscape.
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November 26, 2025
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Schumacher to race in IndyCar in 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher will race in the 2026 IndyCar Series with the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) team.
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November 26, 2025
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India and Pakistan to play on February 15 in men's T20 World Cup
India and Pakistan will play each other in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colombo as per the tournament schedule unveiled by the ICC in Mumbai.
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November 26, 2025
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Bullishness making a comeback in positive macroeconomic environment
The CSE yesterday bounced back and indicated a bullish trend as investors engaged in buying stocks, considering the positive macroeconomic situation in the country.
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November 26, 2025
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Psychology of greed and philosophy for a new world order
(Based on a presentation at the “World Philosophy Day” Symposium, University of Peradeniya.)
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November 26, 2025
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‘Big Brother’ cult on the rise?
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has apparently prioritised the summoning of journalists over conducting serious investigations. It is apparently preoccupied with political work.
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November 26, 2025
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Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer take South Africa closer to 2-0 sweep of India
South Africa ensured their first series win in India in 25 years by building on their lead for nearly five hours. While the declaration, setting India more than they have ever been set at home, seemed a touch conservative, the visitors went to stumps needing eight wickets on the final day to take away all 12WTC points from this Test and consign India to their second whitewash at home in 12 months after 12 years of spotless series record.
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November 26, 2025
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Committee report says allegations of sexual harassment of female parliament workers baseless
A committee appointed to probe allegations of sexual harassment of a female employee of Parliament has concluded that no such misconduct occurred, according to its final report handed over to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on Monday (24).
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