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Sunday Island
Chamara Kala Nikethanaya Marks Golden Milestone with Grand 'Sheershabharana Ordination' Ceremony
The Chamara Kala Nikethanaya, a pioneering institution that has preserved and promoted Sri Lanka's traditional dance heritage for over five decades, recently celebrated another historic milestone with the successful hosting of the prestigious 'Sheershabharana Ordination'
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
SLIC Life and SLIC General Create New Employment Opportunities
Sri Lanka Insurance Life Ltd (SLICLL) and Sri Lanka Insurance General Ltd (SLICGL) together appointed 112 Trainee Insurance Assistants, marking one of the largest recruitments across both companies in recent years.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Kiriella calls for court ruling on Easter Attack mastermind
SJB stalwart and former Minister Lakshman Kiriella yesterday said that a court ruling should be sought on identifying the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday bombings, stressing that the judicial process must be allowed to proceed without interference.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Taking Sri Lankan players out of their comfort zones
One of cricket's most battle-hardened operators is Steve Waugh.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Emergency without emergency
It is said that when the people fear the government, there is tyranny, and when the government fears the people there is liberty.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Civil group welcomes pause in US-Iran conflict, calls for extended ceasefire
The Social Movement for Alternative Solutions to the Global Tax Crisis on Friday welcomed the temporary suspension of US military action against Iran, urging that the pause be extended into a longer-term ceasefire.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Brazil bowler Cardoso takes 9 Lesotho wickets in record-breaking T20 win
Laura Cardoso has taken the best bowling record in a T20 Women's International following her nine-wicket haul against Lesotho [Aljazeera]
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Ten-try Trinity tear Royal apart
Trinity College ended a 15-year wait for silverware with a commanding 58-26 win over Royal College, running in ten tries to clinch the Dialog Schools Rugby Knockouts 2026 President's Trophy at Sugathadasa Stadium.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Veteran journalist Anura Solomons passes away at 66
Veteran journalist Anura Solomons, a seasoned editor with decades of experience in journalism and former Chief Editor of Divaina Irida Sangrahaya, passed away on Friday (10).
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
From Royal College Platoon to National Cadet Corps: 145 years of discipline, leadership, and modern challenges
It all began in 1881 with a single platoon at Royal College, Colombo.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Beyond the Workshop:
The Leadership-Led Model Turning Traditional Crafts into Village Incomes
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
HNB Assurance marks 25 years with strategic transformation to ‘HNB Life’
Highlights from the new brand reveal as HNB Assurance transforms into HNB Life.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
The NPP Government is more than a JVP offspring:
It is also different from all past governments as it faces new and different challenges
7 min |
April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Justice for All presents expert opinion on tackling current challenges
The Justice for All public interest group which last week held a discussion to which several ministers, MPs and government officials were invited has sent a summary of its conclusions exploring policy options that can benefit the country in the context of the current situation to the President and sought a meeting with him to discuss the matter.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
DILMAH ANNOUNCES 2ND ANNUAL ONE EARTH PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION VISUAL STORYTELLING
Rs. 3 million in Prizes Await Photographers Capturing Sri Lanka's Biodiversity and the Urgent Challenges of a Changing World
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Lanka explores trade, security ties at Montana Summit
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe participated in the Montana Security and Economic Summit 2026, engaging in wide-ranging discussions with US counterparts on trade, investment, education and security cooperation.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Were we close to a nuclear catastrophe?
When a superpower is driven by a blind expansionist power
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Escape to the East: Sun Siyam Pasikudah's irresistible seasonal indulgence
At a time when Sri Lanka's Eastern coastline is steadily reemerging as a sought after destination. Sun Siyam Pasikudah stands as a powerful catalyst driving this transformation.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
99x Wins Five Awards at Best Management Practices Awards '26, Showcasing Al-led Transformation
99x, a leading global product engineering company, has secured five major accolades at the CPM Best Management Practices Awards 2026, including an Overall Gold Award, positioning the company among Sri Lanka’s top-performing organisations in management excellence.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Thomian sailors secure many medals in India
Students of S. Thomas’
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April 12, 2026
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Vibrant celebration of tradition and togetherness
This holiday season, City of Dreams Sri Lanka invites guests to step into the heart of a truly Sri Lankan celebration with Signature Avurudu a four-day cultural experience taking place.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman visits India, seeks deposed PM Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman held a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi this week, engaging with India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to review bilateral ties and address pressing concerns.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
The Trailblazers of Kandy Sarasavi Uyana Girls' Rugby
The girls' rugby team of Sarasavi Uyana College, Kandy, which was established on August 1, 2023, has currently taken the lead in Sri Lankan schools rugby and has succeeded in clinching the National Schools Rugby Championship for the year 2025.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Forever Hero Herath: Remembering a JVP Sahodaraya on the 55th Anniversary
One memory, in particular, remains vivid.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Who will act? A call to Norfund on NDB
The recent events at National Development Bank PLC raise issues that go beyond internal fraud.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Celebrate Avurudu by the Sea
Set between the tranquil waters of the Bentota River and the golden shores of the Indian Ocean, NH Bentota Ceysands Resort offers a distinctive coastal escape where space, comfort, and natural beauty come together.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Lankan-origin teen elected to French city council
An 18-year-old French student of Sri Lankan origin has made history by winning a seat on a municipal council in France, emerging as one of the country's youngest elected officials.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
A greener tomorrow with NSB’s New Year initiative, “ නැකතට පැළයක් ”, that promotes savings and sustainability.
National Savings Bank (NSB), one of Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned financial institutions, takes pride in continuing its longstanding tradition of celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New Year by promoting financial savings as well as environmental sustainability through a series of meaningful initiatives.
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Pathfinder Foundation and ORCA sign MoU to strengthen research collaboration
The Pathfinder Foundation and the Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA), a New Delhi-based think tank, have formalised a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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April 12, 2026
Sunday Island
Landmark cross-border robotic surgery links Mumbai and Muscat
In a major breakthrough for global healthcare delivery, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital has successfully performed a complex cross-border robotic surgery, with the surgeon operating remotely from Mumbai while the patient underwent treatment 1,590km away in Muscat, Oman.
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