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Speaker to inform House of his decision on no-faith motion against Jayasekera soon
The Speaker of Parliament is expected to announce this week whether the noconfidence motion, filed by the Opposition against Deputy Minister of Defence, retired Major General Aruna Jayasekara, will be taken up for debate.
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September 08, 2025
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Police warn of fake bank prize scam circulating on social media
Police yesterday cautioned the public against a fraudulent message now circulating on social media that falsely claims to offer prizes on behalf of a bank.
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September 08, 2025
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Foreign worker remittances hit US$5 Bn
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances reached a record US$5 billion in 2025, driven by strong inflows throughout the year, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said.
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September 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s MICE ambition gets $7.5mn divine boost
In a significant boost to the country’s post-recovery tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) strategy, Sri Lanka is reaping an estimated US $7.5 million (approx. LKR 2.2 billion) in foreign earnings from the International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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September 08, 2025
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A man named Mark Zuckerberg is suing Facebook
An US attorney named Mark S. Zuckerberg has sued Meta Platforms Inc., alleging the company repeatedly suspended his Facebook accounts for impersonating its billionaire founder, said a BBC report.
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September 08, 2025
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ICG warns of 'missed opportunities' under AKD's first year in office
Sri Lanka's new government, elected on a sweeping mandate to end corruption and usher in a “new political culture,” risks losing momentum in its efforts to build national unity, the International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned.
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September 08, 2025
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Post-harvest losses amount to Rs. 18 billion a year: Study
Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables in Sri Lanka amount to Rs. 180 billion a year, and, according to a new study by the Department of Agriculture and several partners, the quantity lost is sufficient to feed the entire nation for two to four months.
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September 08, 2025
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After Modi meets Xi, Indian and Chinese companies step up talks on joint ventures and other partnerships
Indian and Chinese companies have stepped up talks on joint ventures and other partnerships in sectors such as electronics and automobiles after the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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September 08, 2025
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Railway crossing behind Peradeniya police station
Every day, hundreds of people cross the rails in the morning at this point, to start their day.
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September 08, 2025
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KB manufactured large quantities of crystal meth locally - police
An organised crime syndicate led by Manudinu Padmasiri Perera, alias Kehelbaddara Padme, is believed to have manufactured large quantities of crystal methamphetamine (better known as ICE) in a clandestine facility in Nuwara Eliya and distributed it countrywide.
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September 08, 2025
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ComBank ranked among world's Top 1000 banks for 13th time
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again been ranked among the world’s Top 1000 Banks by the UK’s authoritative financial sector publication The Banker
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September 08, 2025
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People's Bank shines at BestWeb.LK 2025 Awards
People's Bank reaffirmed its digital leadership by securing two top accolades at the prestigious BestWeb.LK 2025 Awards, organised by the LK Domain Registry.
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September 08, 2025
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EDOTCO awarded Sri Lanka's first telecom infrastructure licence
Marking entry of an independent, neutral-host tower company
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September 08, 2025
The Island
Russia-Ukraine region: Cradle of Indo-European languages, including Sinhala
Ukraine and Russia are in the news for the wrong reasons involved in a wasteful war, provoked by attempts to expand NATO borders. Ukraine has been made a pawn in the hands of western powers, the fate that often befall their allies. But the subject for this brief note is not the war but the story involving a region that contributed so much for the development of so many languages and cultures and its significance to Sri Lanka with regard to the development of Sinhala language.
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September 08, 2025
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Zimbabwe level series after Sri Lanka suffer batting collapse
Sri Lanka crashed to their second-lowest T20I total ever, going down for 80 inside 18 overs, as Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans, and Blessing Muzarabani shared eight wickets between them in the second T-20 International in Harare on Saturday.
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September 08, 2025
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IASL successfully concludes its annual HR conference
The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), the official representative body of the country's Insurance industry, successfully concluded its annual HR Conference at the Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams recently.
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September 08, 2025
The Island
Sri Lanka's MICE ambition gets $7.5mn divine boost
In a significant boost to the country’s post-recovery tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) strategy, Sri Lanka is reaping an estimated US $7.5 million (approx. LKR 2.2 billion) in foreign earnings from the International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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September 08, 2025
The Island
WHO says mpox no longer a global public health emergency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the spread of mpox (monkeypox) in Africa no longer represents a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
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September 08, 2025
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Dearo Agri partners with Agriculture Ministry for rice self- sufficiency in Sri Lanka
Dearo Agri will provide financial sponsorship for the cultivation of more than 50 hectares of abandoned paddy lands
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September 08, 2025
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Royal claw back Bradby despite Colombo stumble
Royal College reclaimed the Bradby Shield on Saturday, edging out Trinity College on aggregate despite slipping to an 8-3 defeat in the return leg of school rugby's showpiece event at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo.
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September 08, 2025
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Sun Siyam marks 35 years with culture-led brand transformation
Sun Siyam unveils a milestone transformation as it celebrates 35 years of Maldivian hospitality.
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September 08, 2025
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How to overcome mental issues faced by children
Childhood is often seen as a carefree time filled with play, discovery and affection.
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September 08, 2025
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Zelensky: 60% of Ukrainian forces' weapons domestically produced
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that nearly 60 per cent of the weapons used on the front line during the war with Russia are produced in Ukraine.
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September 08, 2025
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Prime Lands Residencies PLC recognised for digital excellence
Prime Lands Residencies PLC has once again been recognized for digital excellence, earning a Gold Award at the prestigious 15th BestWeb.lk Awards for the second consecutive year.
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September 08, 2025
The Island
Trump: India and Russia appear 'lost' to 'deepest, darkest China'
President Donald Trump on Friday said that India and Russia appear to have been lost to \"deepest and darkest\" China.
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September 08, 2025
The Island
DIMO redefines luxury passenger transport with Mercedes-Benz buses
DIMO and Mercedes-Benz officials at the launch event, joined by representatives from the Indonesian Embassy
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September 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka's economy walks a tightrope between growth and risk
In the latest economic indicators report, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has painted a picture of an economy showing some encouraging signs while grappling with significant challenges.
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September 08, 2025
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Fcode Labs makes a strategic investment in Linkify
Fcode Labs, a digital product engineering firm, has made a strategic investment in Linkify, a Sri Lankan startup that leverages artificial intelligence to help professionals build their personal brands on LinkedIn.
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September 08, 2025
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Royal meet Seba in delayed final
Under 19 Division I Tier A Tournament Final
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September 08, 2025
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South Africa's defence of WTC mace begins at Lahore
Pakistan will host South Africa in a multi-format series beginning October 12, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Sunday. The tour will feature two Tests, marking the start of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle for both teams. South Africa come in as reigning WTC champions, having won the 2023-25 edition.
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