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DMT now claims it has nearly 100,000 number plates unclaimed by vehicle owners
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) yesterday called on vehicle owners to collect nearly 100,000 unclaimed number plates issued during 2023 and 2024, before June 30, 2026.
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May 23, 2026
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EC says it is ready to hold PC polls under any system approved by Parliament
The Election Commission has informed the Parliamentary Select Committee on Provincial Council Elections that it is prepared to conduct the polls under any electoral system approved by Parliament.
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May 23, 2026
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Elderly couple hacked to death in Hatton shop
Hatton Police have launched a full-scale investigation into the brutal murder of an elderly couple, found dead inside their shop in the Hatton-Dikoya town.
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May 23, 2026
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US deepens European uncertainty with deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland: Al Jazeera
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, Al Jazeera has reported.
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May 23, 2026
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Torrential rains cause havoc countrywide
Heavy and persistent rains lashed several parts of Sri Lanka yesterday, triggering flooding, transport disruptions, flight diversions and multiple disaster warnings as water levels rose in key river basins and low-lying urban areas.
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May 23, 2026
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Rupee depreciation worries continuing to hamper investments
CSE trading indicated some stability yesterday but both local and foreign investors seem to be continuing to be concerned about the steady rupee depreciation.
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May 23, 2026
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IRD tops Rs. 1 Trillion in tax revenue
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has surpassed the Rs. 1 trillion mark in tax revenue collection, recording a major milestone in the country’s revenue generation efforts and fiscal management.
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May 23, 2026
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‘Weekend reimagined by NYNE LUXE, Bentota’
The southern coast has long held a timeless allure, but few destinations balance accessibility and indulgence quite like Bentota.
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May 23, 2026
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India-Sri Lanka Business Forum highlights new momentum in trade, investment and connectivity
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organised the India-Sri Lanka Business Forum: Partnering in Sri Lanka's Growth and Investment and the CII — Ceylon Chamber CEOs Interaction in Mumbai on 13 May 2026.
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May 23, 2026
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LOLC Al-Falaah partners with Euro Motors to drive accessible and customer-centric vehicle financing
LOLC Al-Falaah, the Alternate Financial Services Unit of LOLC Finance PLC, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Euro Motors Pvt Ltd., marking a significant step towards redefining accessibility to vehicle ownership through innovative and customer-centric financial solutions.
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May 23, 2026
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Proposed oil palm expansion sparks economic and environmental debate
Move to reconsider the ban on oil palm cultivation has triggered a heated debate among environmentalists, economists and plantation sector stakeholders, with critics warning that replacing rubber plantations with oil palm could weaken one of the country’s most valuable export industries while exposing the nation to long-term environmental and trade risks.
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May 23, 2026
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Boosting immunity during rains
Rainy weather often brings a rise in colds, coughs and viral infections.
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May 23, 2026
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India—Sri Lanka Business Forum highlights new momentum in trade, investment and connectivity
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organised the India-Sri Lanka Business Forum: Partnering in Sri Lanka's Growth and Investment and the CII - Ceylon Chamber CEOs Interaction, in Mumbai, on 13 May, 2026.
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May 23, 2026
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Netravalkar, Ugarkar rip through Scotland as USA cruise to commanding win
Saurabh Netravalkar ripped through Scotland with a hostile new ball spell before USA's top order made light work of a modest chase, cruising to a thumping 6-wicket win with 23 overs to spare in a one-sided affair that helped them register their first win on the Nepal tour after two successive defeats.
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May 23, 2026
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Invisible inputs, visible risks
Empires were once forged in iron and fuelled by coal; today, they may fracture over elements most people cannot spell.
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May 23, 2026
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PM Harini meets Commonwealth Secy-General in London
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at Marlborough House, in London, on Thursday (21).
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May 23, 2026
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CHEC marks key milestone in China-funded affordable housing project in Colombo
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has achieved a major construction milestone in the China-aided affordable housing project in Colombo, with the successful topping out of the Maharagama site on 12 May 2026.
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May 23, 2026
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India eyes strategic opening near China-controlled Hambantota Port
India is closely monitoring Sri Lanka’s decision to offer foreign investors control of an airport near the China-controlled Hambantota port, as it could present a rare opening for Indian firms seeking strategic footholds in the Indian Ocean, people familiar with the matter said.
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May 23, 2026
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Humans and the uneasy relationship with Nature
Many people wonder whether brushing teeth, cutting hair and shaving are somehow “against Nature.”
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May 23, 2026
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British climber sets record with 20th Everest summit
Kenton Cool is the first non-Nepali to have reached the top of Mount Everest 20 times
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May 23, 2026
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Big guns return as Pakistan name strong squad for Australia ODIs
The Pakistan Cricket Board have announced a 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia on Friday (May 22). Shaheen Afridi leads a side that has several high-profile names returning to the one-day setup.
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May 23, 2026
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The numbers behind global mental health and its different disorders
Nearly one in eight people in the world lives with a mental disorder, and one person dies by suicide every 43 seconds
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May 23, 2026
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Talawakelle Tea Estates achieves International Organic Certification for Great Western and Logie Teas
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC has secured internationally recognised organic certification.
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May 23, 2026
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‘Cockroach Party’ takes Indian politics by storm online: BBC
A satirical online movement dubbed the “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) has rapidly gained attention in India, transforming a controversial remark into a wider expression of youth frustration and political discontent, BBC has reported.
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May 22, 2026
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The Republic is 54: Towards a Third, “System-changing” Republican Constitution
Sri Lanka’s constitutional journey remains marked by unresolved dilemmas: entrenched executive dominance, fragile fundamental rights, unfulfilled reform promises, and the persistent national question.
7 min |
May 22, 2026
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Mattala Airport, wildlife and possible solution
The Island of 20 May revealed the possible Indian investment in the ‘loneliest Airport In the world’.
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May 22, 2026
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No electricity tariff hike till September
The government would not seek approval for a further electricity tariff increase from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) before September, Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka told Parliament yesterday.
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May 22, 2026
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42 ancient paintings missing from National Art Gallery
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi yesterday told Parliament that 42 ancient paintings were missing from the National Art Gallery, and that had been uncovered during a stock verification conducted in 2015.
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May 22, 2026
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USD 700 mn expected from IMF next Wednesday
Sri Lanka is expecting USD 700 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on May 27 following approval by the IMF Executive Board, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has said.
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May 22, 2026
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SJB asks govt. to negotiate 'successor programme' with IMF urgently
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on the government to begin negotiations immediately for a successor programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warning that Sri Lanka is not on track to meet reserve targets under the current arrangement.
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