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Kelaniya emerges as highest ranked Lankan uni in Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings
The University of Kelaniya has emerged as the highest-ranked university in Sri Lanka in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, securing a position in the global 401-600 band.
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June 26, 2026
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SJB signals disciplinary action against its Horana organiser after his arrest
Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday told Parliament that his party would initiate disciplinary action against its Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe, arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over alleged bribery charges.
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June 26, 2026
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Krrish case against Namal: Summons issued to two Indians
The Colombo High Court yesterday directed that summons be issued to two Indian witnesses in the case filed against SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa over the controversial Krrish project transaction, following the procedure laid down by the Judicial Service Commission for summoning foreign witnesses.
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June 26, 2026
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Fairfirst celebrates 7 years of supporting the Sri Lanka Police K9 Unit
Fairfirst Insurance has once again partnered with the Sri Lanka Police K9 Unit, continuing its support for the seventh consecutive year. This partnership reflects the company's long-standing commitment to giving back to the community.
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June 26, 2026
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Dayasiri calls for independent investigation into coal imports
SJB Kurunegala District MP Dayasiri Jayasekera yesterday alleged serious irregularities in the tender process for the supply of coal to Sri Lanka for the 2026/2027 period and called for an independent investigation into the matter.
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June 26, 2026
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08th SSC Open International Rating Chess Championship commences in Matara today
The 8th edition of the SSC Open International Rating Chess Championship organized by the SSC international Chess Academy is set to commence at the Grand Rockland Hotel Matara today.
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June 26, 2026
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Do we really honour our judicial process?
It was not long ago that we, as a nation, witnessed a political culture in which various actors sought to influence or interfere with the judicial process.
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June 26, 2026
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A Rising Man
A shorter piece today, after the lengthy tale set in Tudor England.
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June 26, 2026
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Where imagination becomes reality
Theme parks have evolved into some of the most powerful symbols of global leisure culture, combining storytelling, engineering, and spectacle to create immersive worlds that appeal to children and adults alike.
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June 26, 2026
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Institutional investors, falling oil prices help boost stock trading
The CSE yesterday picked up with some significant participation by institutional investors. Factors that helped in the process were impressive export earnings and falling world oil prices, market analysts said.
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June 26, 2026
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Abeyagoonasekera calls for moral governance in an age of AI and global uncertainty
Sri Lankan geopolitical analyst Prof. Asanga Abeyagoonasekera, Executive Director of the South Asia Foresight Network (SAFN) at The Millennium Project in Washington, D.C., addressed the International Conference on Peace upon Morality, Development and Nation-Building (ICPDN 2026) in Bangkok, 19th June 2026, emphasising that the greatest challenge facing societies today is not technological or geopolitical—but moral.
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June 26, 2026
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Maize Revolution could become India's next Green Revolution!
Maize is rapidly emerging as India’s most dynamic field crop, delivering gains in productivity, sustainability and farmer incomes, while offering a viable alternative to surplus rice cultivation, according to leading agricultural economist Ramesh Chand.
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June 26, 2026
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CDB —MCA T10 CRICKET TOURNAMENT 2026 Tier B quarter finals and semifinals on Saturday
The quarter finals and the semi-finals of Tier ‘B’ of the CDB sponsored MCA T10 Cricket Tournament will be played at the D S Senanayake College Grounds and the Mercantile Cricket Association Grounds on Saturday.
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June 26, 2026
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Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement at last sees the light of day
The Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA), signed in 2024 and awaiting implementation, will serve as a key catalyst for strengthening trade, investment and supply-chain resilience between the two countries amid growing global economic uncertainties, Thailand’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Paitoon Mahapannaporn, said.
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June 26, 2026
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ANURADHAPURA ANTHEM c.1893
R. W. Ievers, who wrote this poem, was the Government Agent of the North Central Province during 1884, 1886, and 1890.
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June 26, 2026
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Amshi de Silva runs through Unicorns to give Super Kings second win
The Oakland leg of the league stage of MLC 2026 started with a game where batters on either side struggled, and seamer Amshi de Silva put on a show to run through San Francisco Unicorns and give Texas Super Kings their second win to end a mini losing streak of two matches.
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June 26, 2026
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Clinical England book semifinal spot
A clinical performance with both bat and ball helped England become the first team in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup to book their spot in the semifinals.
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June 26, 2026
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Falling oil prices and fallen heroes
The whole world is enjoying the benefits of the US-Iran peace deal.
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June 26, 2026
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Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race amid heatwave
This weekend's Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race by Formula 1's governing body the FIA.
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June 26, 2026
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Morocco come back after historic Haiti goals to reach World Cup last 32
Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta, but missed out on the top spot in Group C to Brazil.
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June 26, 2026
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Sorry plight of 1.6 mn children and young adults with disabilities in the country
An estimated 1.6 million children and young people with disabilities in Sri Lanka continue to face significant barriers to economic independence, with nearly 70 per cent remaining unemployed and dependent on others for their daily needs, Country Director of ChildFund Sri Lanka, Adithi Gosh has said.
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June 26, 2026
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Constituent Change in the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the following change in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents made by S&P Dow Jones Indices at the 2026 Mid-Year rebalance.
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June 26, 2026
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BBC signs new Wimbledon deal until 2033
BBC Sport will continue to broadcast Wimbledon until 2033 after signing a new deal with the All England Club.
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June 26, 2026
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South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat.
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June 26, 2026
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Quandary...
In comprehensive global trials, such as those conducted by the World Mosquito Programme in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the introduction of Wolbachia mosquitoes led to a staggering 77% reduction in dengue incidence and an 86% reduction in dengue-related hospitalisations.
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June 26, 2026
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Five insights from Nepal’s first billionaire
Dr. Binod Chaudhary, Chairman of CG Corp Global and Nepal’s only Forbes-listed billionaire, joined the Sri Lanka Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation for a candid conversation on building businesses across some of the world’s most demanding markets.
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June 26, 2026
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HNB champions women entrepreneurs as Title Sponsor of CCWE Fashion Week
HNB PLC has been named Title Sponsor of the CCWE Fashion Week and International Summit 2026. This is the first fashion week in Sri Lanka and South Asia dedicated exclusively to women entrepreneurs.
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June 26, 2026
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Teejay Group navigates industry headwinds with financial strength and strategic focus
The Teejay Group recorded revenue of LKR 60.04 billion during the period, reflecting a 10% year-on-year decline, primarily due to continued softness in global textile demand.
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June 26, 2026
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Sri Lanka Insurance Life in Anuradhapura to assist Poson pilgrims
Sri Lanka Insurance Life will be in Anuradhapura from the 28th to the 30th of June 2026, extending round the clock support to thousands of pilgrims visiting the sacred city to commemorate Poson Poya.
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June 26, 2026
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Another big farce!
“Suresh Sallay is the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday attack”: For argument’s sake, let us assume this to be true even though it is far from being proved ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ by a court of law.
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