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Sri Lanka on Alert as ‘Very Strong’ El Niño Threatens Water, Farming and Daily Life

Sri Lanka is facing what officials describe as one of the most intense El Niño events in decades, with authorities warning of imme - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the ...
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Helicopters, Troops Mobilized to Save Anawilundawa

A special joint operation involving the Tri-Forces has been launched to bring under control a fire that broke out at the ...
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Accused Challenge Court Decision to Rehear Witness In Eknaligoda Case

A fresh legal development has emerged in the case concerning the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda, with the ...
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China Jails Evergrande Boss for Life | Verdict Puts China's Economic Troubles Back in Spotlight

China sentenced the founder of embattled property giant Evergrande to life in prison and fined the group more than US$2 billion on Thursday (Aug - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri ...
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Ex-Akkaraipattu Mayor Remanded Over Alleged Rape

Former Akkaraipattu Mayor Athaullah Ahamed Saki has been remanded until September 1 after being produced before the Akkaraipattu M - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the ...
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Can Harak Kata Be Detained Without Charges?

The Attorney General today informed the Colombo High Court that an appeal has been filed against a recent court ruling which found - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the ...
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Corruption in Israel Jobs Programme Under Manusha?

Questions surrounding Sri Lanka's Israel employment programme were raised in Parliament after Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs a - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the ...
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$1 Bn Illegal Transfer: Four Bank Employees Remanded

Four private bank employees arrested in connection with the alleged illegal transfer of nearly USD 1 billion out of Sri Lanka ...
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What Exactly Was the Threat? Govt Challenges BASL Claim

A heated debate unfolded in Parliament after the Government challenged a statement contained in a letter issued by the Bar Associa - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the ...
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Sri Lanka Is South Asia’s Most Favored Nation

Sri Lanka has emerged as the most positively viewed country in South Asia, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center tha - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the ...
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Nanda Malini: The Voice of a Nation Falls Silent At 82

Sri Lanka has lost one of its greatest cultural treasures with the passing of Dr. Nanda Malini, the legendary singer whose ...
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Late Veteran Singer Nanda Malini’s Funeral Arrangements Announced

The mortal remains of Visharada Dr. Nanda Malini will be placed at the Nanda Malini Music Academy on Wijayaba Mawatha, Nawala ...