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Data leak reveals Russia recruited over 1,500 foreign mercenaries for war in Ukraine

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April 28, 2025

Majority of foreign recruits came from Nepal, with others from Sri Lanka, China, and India

Data leak reveals Russia recruited over 1,500 foreign mercenaries for war in Ukraine

A leak from Moscow’s Unified Medical Information and Analytical System (EMIAS) showed that more than 1,500 foreign mercenaries, from almost 50 countries, were recruited in Moscow to fight for Russia in Ukraine between April 2023 and May 2024, the TVP World of Poland reported yesterday.

It said: The evidence showing that Russia recruited more than 1,500 foreign mercenaries to fight in Ukraine was uncovered by independent Russian news site iStories.

The data was obtained after hackers from the “DumpForum” group breached the capital city’s IT infrastructure in April 2024.

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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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2 mins

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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2 mins

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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1 min

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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1 mins

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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1 min

November 26, 2025

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Police probe removal of name boards from archaeological sites in Batticaloa using tractors

By THIVANKA RAJAPAKSA

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1 min

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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1 min

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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4 mins

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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1 min

November 26, 2025

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