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Cockroach Janata Party's first rally signals new youth politics, challenges traditional parties
What began as a satirical online campaign has evolved into a visible political movement after thousands of students, parents and young professionals gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday (06 June) for the first major public mobilisation of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), highlighting growing frustration among India's youth over examinations, recruitment processes and unemployment.
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June 08, 2026
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Sallay on hunger strike; Counsel warns CID
Asith Siriwardena Counsel for former Director of State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay, detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) over the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, has called upon the Director of the CID, SSP G. S. Abeysekara, to transfer his client either to a private or government hospital to receive urgently needed treatment.
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June 08, 2026
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Rumesh's Rome heroics a watershed moment for Sri Lankan Athletics
Sri Lanka's former national javelin record holders Sachith Maduranga and Waruna Lakshan Dayaratne have hailed Rumesh Tharanga's historic performance at the Rome Diamond League as a defining moment for Sri Lankan athletics, saying it has shattered long-standing misconceptions about the country’s ability to compete with the world's best.
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June 08, 2026
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Commercial Bank extends its operations to Port City Colombo
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC’s new branch in Port City Colombo is poised to bring world-class banking services to Sri Lanka’s emerging international financial hub.
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June 08, 2026
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Power cuts are here! But we have a way out!
The much-dreaded power cuts are already here though not declared as such.
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June 08, 2026
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Air France-KLM names Rached Arfaoui RSM for offline markets in Indian subcontinent & Middle East
Air France-KLM has appointed Rached Arfaoui as Regional Sales Manager for Offline Markets, covering over 18 countries across the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East.
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June 08, 2026
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SLYCAN calls for stronger climate risk protection mechanisms
Sri Lanka must strengthen its financial and social protection systems to better withstand climate-related disasters, according to experts and stakeholders who gathered at a climate risk finance event organized by SLYCAN Trust in Colombo.
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June 08, 2026
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SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV Secures Exclusive Media Broadcast Rights for FIFA World Cup 2026
SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV, Sri Lanka’s pioneering Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service provider and leading digital entertainment platform, announced a landmark partnership with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), securing the exclusive media broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Sri Lanka.
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June 08, 2026
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Peterson Solutions Sri Lanka opens new corporate office at Orion City
ESG performance, and supply chain resilience
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June 08, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s largest battery energy storage programme to strengthen grid stability and RE integration
Sri Lanka is set to commission battery energy storage capacity across 16 substation sites nationwide, marking the country’s largest energy storage programme to date.
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June 08, 2026
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Two arrested over Manipay killing
Manipay police have arrested two persons in connection with the ongoing investigation into the killing of a person who returned from Switzerland recently.
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June 08, 2026
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Resilient banks, nervous markets
‘Market participants appear to be focusing more on underlying vulnerabilities’
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June 08, 2026
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An Adulation to a Titan of Humanity
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr Naomal P. S. Gunaratna 10 January 1931 - 07 May 2026
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June 08, 2026
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Andreeva wins FRENCH OPEN
Teenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska was denied a fairytale French Open victory.
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June 08, 2026
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Will AI kill solar and wind energy?
Global warming policies were expected to drive a rapid shift toward a renewables-based energy system dominated by wind and solar.
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June 08, 2026
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PEOTV secures media rights for FIFA World Cup
SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV, Sri Lanka's pioneering Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service provider and leading digital entertainment platform, announced a landmark partnership with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), securing the exclusive media broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Sri Lanka.
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June 08, 2026
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Beware of Yanks bearing gifts
The US Government has gifted 10 Bell 206, Sea Ranger Helicopters to the SLAF for Training and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) purposes.
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June 08, 2026
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Socks, Sandals and Changing Times
For decades, wearing socks with sandals was regarded as one of fashion's cardinal sins.
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June 08, 2026
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BCCI picks Sooryavanshi to play in Ireland and England
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has allowed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to travel with the 15-year-old sensation during the tour of Ireland and England.
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June 08, 2026
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Constitutional inconsistencies relating to franchise
The Preamble to Sri Lanka’s Constitution states: “The PEOPLE of SRI LANKA having by their Mandate ... entrusted and empowered their Representatives ... to draft, adopt and operate anew Republican Constitution in order to achieve the goals of a DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC, whilst ratifying the immutable republican principles of REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRATIC”.
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June 08, 2026
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Dinara and Aahil crowned ITF J30 week 2 champions at SSC
The ITF J30 Week 2 Junior Tennis Tournament concluded at the SSC Courts on Sunday with Sri Lanka's rising stars Dinara de Silva and Aahil Kaleel emerging as the girls' and boys' singles champions respectively.
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June 08, 2026
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‘Ball is in Trump’s court’: Iran seeks $24 bn asset release, warns of wider conflict if talks collapse
SNS: A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader has claimed that the country has secured what he described as its first military victory since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and said the future of negotiations with the United States now hinges on Washington releasing $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets.
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June 08, 2026
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Rajiva wins gold and silver medals at Singapore Masters Athletics Meet
(Masters double international Rajiva Wijetunge, who participated in his 100th athletics meet, made it a memorable one by winning gold for Shot Put and silver for Discus Throw in the 65 - 69 age category at the Singapore Masters Athletics Meet conducted at the Home of Athletics Stadium, Kallang Singapore over the weekend.
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June 08, 2026
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HNB Life introduces future-ready protection solution for the new generation
Marking a significant milestone in its journey as it celebrates 25 years of trust and transformation, HNB Life has introduced Privileged Protect, a novel universal life insurance solution designed to meet the evolving financial and protection needs of modern Sri Lankans.
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June 08, 2026
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Reshan Liyanage wins Global CEO '45 Under 45' Platinum Award for hospitality leadership
Reshan Liyanage, Executive Director and CEO of Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa under Regal Holdings, has received the Global CEO “45 Under 45 — Leadership Excellence Platinum Award 2026.”
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June 08, 2026
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HC orders seizure of assets worth Rs 30 Mn allegedly acquired with drug money
The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered the seizure of assets worth approximately Rs. 30 million, allegedly acquired with proceeds from drug trafficking by the second husband of a female drug trafficker, residing in Thotalanga.
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June 06, 2026
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No blanket ban on musical performances; only those promoting LTTE
Police have dismissed as false and misleading social media reports claiming that musical performances at entertainment events have been prohibited following the arrest of a suspect accused of performing songs promoting the banned LTTE organisation.
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June 06, 2026
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‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
(BBC) Artificial intelligence has been used to develop a “fundamentally new” type of vaccine that could protect against large swathes of viruses and prevent pandemics, say researchers.
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June 06, 2026
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Asst. Manager, security officer arrested over Rs 30 mn snatch at Horana PB branch
An assistant manager and a security officer, attached to a state bank branch in Horana, have been arrested in connection with the robbery of more than Rs. 30 million that was being transported to replenish automated teller machines (ATMs), Police said.
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June 06, 2026
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Lawyers’ Collective opposes proposed extension of retirement age for superior court judges
The Lawyers’ Collective has expressed concern over a reported move by the Government to extend the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, warning that such a measure could undermine judicial independence and public confidence in the justice system.
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