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Union Assurance report exposes silent Diabetes crisis in Sri Lanka
Union Assurance’s ‘Suwamaga Impact Report,’ reviewing 15 months of its flagship CSR initiative, reveals critical insights into Sri Lanka’s diabetes epidemic.
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November 24, 2025
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Professional teeth cleaning
Professional teeth cleaning is one of those routine dental recommendations that many people tend to underestimate.
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November 24, 2025
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IIHS opens doors to global healthcare careers with new intake for five flagship programmes
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) has announced the next intake for its five flagship healthcare programmes, offering Sri Lankan students a direct pathway to high-demand careers both locally and internationally.
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November 24, 2025
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Santhush rattles St. Servatius' as Trinity romp to innings win
Under 19 Cricket
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November 24, 2025
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Bloodied Yarde stopped in third world title heartbreak
British light-heavyweight Anthony Yarde's third shot at a world title ended in heartbreak again after a systematic beat-down by WBC champion David Benavidez in Saudi Arabia.
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November 24, 2025
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Thambapanni Leisure to launch fifth Unawatuna Hotel, marking entrepreneurial journey
Thambapanni Leisure Group is set to open its fifth property, Thambapanni Villa, in Unawatuna at the end of December.
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November 24, 2025
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House committee asks for far-reaching changes to Aswesuma selection process
The Committee on Ways and Means has called for a new mechanism to identify beneficiaries of the Aswesuma Social Security Programme and dispense assistance.
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November 24, 2025
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Russel's recognises October Service Champions, upholding a culture of excellence
Russel’s Pvt Ltd. recognized its exceptional team members whose dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence stood out during the month of October. Their contributions continue to strengthen the company’s service standards and organizational success.
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November 24, 2025
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Wowza, indeed: Travis Head's latest symphony of destruction
\"Wowza...\"That was Steve Smith's one-word reaction to what we'd all witnessed from Travis Head at Perth Stadium.
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November 24, 2025
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OSC earns global recognition for sustainability
The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) has been globally recognized as a leader in sustainable education.
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November 24, 2025
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India begins export of LNG to Nepal, to deliver 1,000 metric tons of it in five years
Refiner IndianOil has commenced India's first-ever export of liquified natural gas (LNG) to Nepal, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Thursday.
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November 22, 2025
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Opposition holds massive rally at Nugegoda despite restrictions and inclement weather
The joint opposition “Maha Jana Handa” public rally went ahead yesterday at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda despite heavy rain, with supporters converging in large numbers, causing significant congestion in the town, despite police having cordoned off the surroundings in advance to vehicular movement and subject to other restrictions.
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November 22, 2025
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Ranil and wife in India
Former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Chennai, India, yesterday morning (21) BIA officials confirmed.
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November 22, 2025
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Killing of 'Ganemulle Sanjeewa' inside courthouse: Suspects further remanded until 05 Dec.
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday (21) remanded several suspects including the alleged gunman arrested over the killing of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulle Sanjeewa’, until 05 December.
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November 22, 2025
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Police arrest 25,550 suspects in anti-narcotic operation
Under the ongoing countrywide anti-narcotics operation, the police have arrested 25,550 suspects since 30 Oct., and seized 1,456 kilos of illegal drugs.
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November 22, 2025
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MP Archchuna complains of death threats from NPP MP
Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna yesterday (21) said in Parliament that he had received death threats from NPP Puttalam District MP Muhammad Faizal during an argument in the Parliament cafeteria.
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November 22, 2025
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Forging resilience through adaptive social protection when crises collide
The World Meteorological P[ovsaizatin states that disasters related to weather, climate or water hazards occurred on average every day from 1970 to 2019.
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November 22, 2025
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At least five killed as magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Bangladesh
Around 100 more injured as buildings in the capital swayed in earthquake, sending panicked residents into streets.
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November 22, 2025
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India wants COP30 to focus on climate adaptation, but dries up own fund
New Delhi says the Brazil meet should be the ‘COP of adaptation’, but it has been allocating zero budget to a flagship scheme for the past two years.
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November 22, 2025
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AI and the cinema
The cinema industry is undergoing a profound transformation as artificial intelligence begins to reshape how films are conceived, made and distributed.
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November 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists and Morison continue commitment to diabetes care
The Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists (SLCE), in partnership with Morison, a pioneer in the Sri Lankan pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, has celebrated the successful graduation of the third batch of the Diabetes Care Training Program, reaffirming the shared commitment to strengthen Sri Lanka’s response to one of its most pressing noncommunicable health challenges of patient-centred diabetes care.
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November 22, 2025
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Tom Cruise finally receives his own Oscar
In a deeply emotional moment for Hollywood, Tom Cruise finally received his very own Oscar.
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November 22, 2025
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Pakistani forces kill 23 fighters in wave of Afghan border raids
The border raids are the latest in a series amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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November 22, 2025
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Nufloe elevates movement and rehabilitation in Sri Lanka through Pilates
Located in the heart of Colombo, Nufloe is changing how Sri Lankans move, recover, and reconnect with their bodies through Pilates.
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November 22, 2025
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A timely eye-opener to the environmental, social and economic costs of AI
Sri Lanka is positioning itself as an emerging hub for artificial intelligence, promising investors that the island is ready to host large data centres, cloud providers and digital infrastructure on a scale never attempted before.
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November 22, 2025
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Minister Savithri Paulraj aims high on building a society with elevated mindset capable of serving humanity
Politics must strive to build “a society with an elevated mindset capable of serving humanity,” Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj said, addressing the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus in Parliament recently.
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November 22, 2025
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ASPI dips below 23,000 index points as days-long bull run fizzles out
The All Share Price Index dipped below 23000 index points yesterday after eleven days of bullishness consequent to selling pressure exerted by investors for higher returns, market analysts said.
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November 22, 2025
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Dialog and JICA renew strategic partnership
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has renewed its strategic partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to further their shared mission of driving positive transformation and _ sustainable progress across Sri Lanka through impactful social development initiatives spanning multiple sectors.
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November 22, 2025
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India, Lanka forge new tourism bridge in Colombo
The High Commission of India in Colombo organized an event on tourism, titled “India Sri Lanka Tourism Connect: From the Ganges to the Kelani, A voyage of Friendship & Discovery” on 19 November in Colombo.
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November 22, 2025
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Green Tape powers 10,000th digital tender, driving ‘a new era of transparent procurement in Sri Lanka’
Platform has already processed more than Rs. 30 billion in procurements
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