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Haryana govt. employee marked as dead, denied salary: Human rights panel invokes Shakespeare's Julius Caesar to flag 'administrative negligence
The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) recently referenced William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar to criticise an administrative fiasco where a government employee in Rohtak was erroneously marked as deceased in official records, depriving him of his salary, Indian Express reported yesterday.
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August 19, 2025
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Kandy Perahera drives 17% surge in tourist arrivals
The Kandy Esala Perahera has sparked a tourism surge, with Lanka recording a 17.1% year-on-year rise in visitor arrivals during the first 13 days of August, compared to 2024.
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August 19, 2025
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Invasive black mussel threatens Lanka's fragile wetlands
The discovery of the invasive black mussel (Mytella strigata) in shrimp farms along Sri Lanka’s northwestern coast has alarmed scientists, who warn that the species could spread rapidly and disrupt the country’s aquatic ecosystems, said a report published yesterday by the Mongabay.
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August 19, 2025
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JXG reports LKR 2.28Bn Net Profit in Q1 FY26, signalling strong start to the year
Continuing its positive trajectory, Sri Lanka's emerging financial conglomerate, JXG (Janashakthi Group), reported a consolidated net profit after tax (NPAT) of LKR 2.28 billion for the first quarter ended 30th June 2025.
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August 19, 2025
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Italy assumes command of Combined Maritime Forces' Multinational Maritime Training Combined Task Force 154
The Italian Navy assumed command of a multinational maritime training task force during a change of command ceremony, presided over by Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Aug. 18.
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August 19, 2025
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'Outbursts are like honking a car horn' - inside Medvedev's mind
Marking his maiden Grand Slam title by mimicking a goal celebration from a football video game could not have been more Daniil Medvedev.
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August 19, 2025
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Union Assurance launches industry-first adviser welfare scheme
Union Assurance last week introduced Adviser Welfare Scheme—a pioneering initiative designed to empower and support its adviser network and their families throughout their unique journeys of progress.
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August 19, 2025
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Dialog Introduces Unlimited Speed-Based Fibre Plans for Seamless Internet Access
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, introduces truly unlimited, speed-based broadband packages with no Fair Usage Policy (FUP) restrictions, underscoring its commitment to delivering seamless digital experiences and empowering customers with unrestricted internet access through its advanced Dialog Fibre network.
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August 19, 2025
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India-Lanka Naval Exercise enters sea phase off Colombo with joint drills and maritime operations
The sea phase of the 12th edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) is underway in the western waters off Colombo.
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August 19, 2025
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Invest Sri Lanka Forum draws strong investor interest in Singapore
The “Invest Sri Lanka” Investor Forum organised by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in association with the High Commission of Sri Lanka to Singapore, successfully concluded at the Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, making a compelling case for channeling investment flows into Sri Lanka. The event attracted over 150 prospective investors from diverse sectors in Singapore.
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August 19, 2025
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Diana welcomes govt.'s cannabis export project
Former State Minister Diana Gamage on Sunday (17) hailed the government's decision to permit cannabis cultivation in export zones, under strict regulation.
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August 19, 2025
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American investment guru Robert Kiyosaki blames Lanka's economic woes on weak financial education
Financial education must become a national priority if Sri Lanka is to overcome its debt challenges and avoid future crises, urged Robert Kiyosaki, the globally acclaimed author of Rich Dad Poor Dad.
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August 19, 2025
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Court declines to suspend arrest warrant on Rajitha
Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne yesterday (18) moved the Colombo Magistrate's Court seeking a temporary suspension of the warrant issued for his arrest in connection with an investigation by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)
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August 19, 2025
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Metals rule the world
Metals are shiny, malleable, fusible hard materials readily conducting heat and electricity. The mobility of electrons within the bulk solid accounts for their peculiar properties useful for technological applications. Different metals also allow mixing to form alloys, possessing properties suited to applications.
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August 19, 2025
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Assets of two top-tier drug dealers to be confiscated
The Illegal Assets Investigation Unit has moved to confiscate properties worth hundreds of millions of rupees belonging to two alleged top-tier drug traffickers, Ruwan Chamila Prasanna, alias 'Dematagoda Ruwan', and Sobhanandi Jayalath de Silva, alias 'Karandeniye Suddha'.
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August 19, 2025
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Does teaching and learning History matter?
June Jordan is an African American poet and activist who holds the pedagogical agency to explore the ground realities of class, gender, race, immigration, and the political complexities of representation generated by the capitalist structure.
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August 19, 2025
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US launches inaugural Young South Asian Leaders Initiative workshop in Colombo
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Gamage, and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Shelly Seaver, along with participants of the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) workshop, in Colombo, yesterday
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August 19, 2025
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Manusha, Vadivel Suresh and Sagala Ratnayaka summoned for questioning by Illegal Assets Investigation Unit
The Illegal Assets Investigation Unit has summoned former Ministers Manusha Nanayakkara, Vadivel Suresh and Sagala Ratnayaka for questioning over allegations of amassing wealth through unlawful means.
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August 19, 2025
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Hartal in North and East draws mixed response
ITAK calls it off claiming success after govt. assurances
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August 19, 2025
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Motorists warned to drive cautiously in Hatton and Nuwara Eliya areas due to hazardous weather conditions
Torrential rains pounding the western slopes of the Central Hills have thrown daily life and transport into disarray, with police warning motorists to drive cautiously on the Hatton-Colombo and Hatton-Nuwara Eliya roads as strong winds and thick mist added to the hazards.
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August 19, 2025
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Kipyegon, Warholm and Russell shine as records fall in Silesia
Faith Kipyegon came within one second of the longstanding world 3000m record, clocking 8:07.04 for the second-fastest time in history at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, a Wanda Diamond League meeting, in Silesia, Poland, on Saturday.
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August 19, 2025
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Rhino launches ‘Rhino Premier’: a game-changer in roofing innovation
Rhino Roofing, Sri Lanka’s most trusted name in roofing and ceiling sheets, unveiled its latest innovation, ‘Rhino Premier Roofing Sheets’, at a grand launch ceremony that took place on 15th August 2025 at the Cumulus Ballroom, Cinnamon Life, Colombo.
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August 19, 2025
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US explains why it taxed India over Russian oil but delayed China sanctions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that there are “implications” of sanctioning countries like China for continuing to buy oil from Russia.
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August 19, 2025
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Low bank interest rates sustain bullish surge at CSE
CSE trading indicated some bullish tendencies yesterday following the market reaching 20,000 Index points last Friday, market analysts said.
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August 19, 2025
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Ayurvedic remedy for tech fatigue
Here's a well-rounded 600-word piece on how Ayurveda can help you overcome tech fatigue—without long dashes or formal references:
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August 19, 2025
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Available political strategy for the Opposition
The meeting of 17 major opposition figures to discuss political strategies received wide publicity.
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August 19, 2025
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111 National Tennis Championships
Revan, Sethuli win U12 titles
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August 19, 2025
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Blue Lanka Tours clinches global accolades for responsible tourism
Blue Lanka Tours, one of Sri Lanka’s leading destination management companies, has added two new honours to its growing list of accolades, further cementing its reputation as a responsible and customer-focused tour operator.
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August 19, 2025
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Taylor Swift reveals release date for 'The Life of a Showgirl'
Taylor Swift shared juicy new details regarding her upcoming 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', during her “New Heights” podcast debut.
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August 19, 2025
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Big scene for Mirage
Doing it in the Seychelles and keeping the folks entertained at the popular Lo Brizan pub/restaurant, at the Hilton Labriz Resort, is the group Mirage.
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