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Watch : Sports Minister on Yupun: “We can’t fulfil Harin Fernando’s verbal promise”
{{youtube:8bUZgFlZ0as}} Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says the government cannot meet the financial demands made by Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon, following the athlete’s decision to step away from...
China reaffirms defence ties with Sri Lanka at PLA anniversary reception
China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka, highlighting the long-standing relationship between the two militaries...
Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpass USD 9 billion in first half of 2026
Sri Lanka’s export sector has recorded significant growth during the first half of 2026, with total export earnings exceeding the...
Sugeeshwara Bandara further remanded
Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (22) ordered Sugeeshwara Bandara, former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's private secretary and leader of the...
New Secretary appointed to Transport Ministry
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Eng. (Dr.) Asiri Karunawardena as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways...
No-confidence motion against Justice Minister to be debated on Friday
The no-confidence motion submitted against the Minister of Justice, Harshana Nanayakkara will be debated on Friday (24). The decision...
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Four-hour water cut to affect several areas from 10am
The supply of water will be suspended for four hours today (22) in the Kandy District due to essential maintenance work being carried out at the Kandy Main Water Supply...
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Unknown assailants fire shots at residence in Gandara
A group of unidentified persons arriving in a car opened fire at a house in Gandara, Dondra in the early hours of today (22), police said. According to police,...
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Two dead, three children injured after three-wheeler plunges into Mohini Falls
Two people have died after a three-wheeler travelling from Nallathanniya towards Maskeliya plunged into Mohini Falls. The accident occurred when the three-wheeler veered off the road and fell into...
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