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Karnataka’s rice bowl shows no signs of filling up
Karnataka's rice prices soar due to El Niño, war impacts, and local challenges, threatening the agricultural staple's supply.
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Nieuws uit Sri Lanka
Laatste berichten en historisch nieuws uit Sri Lanka. Hoofdstad: Colombo.
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Cultuur & media
Magazine Prison Borella: 40-Inmate Standoff Contained, Police Say
Authorities brought a tense standoff involving approximately 40 inmates at Magazine Prison in Borella under control on Thursday night, the Polic…
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Sri Lanka Navy rescues 11 Indian fishermen after their boat met with accident
COLOMBO, Aug 6: Eleven Indian fishermen were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy on Thursday after their fishing vessel met with an accident in the is…
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Sri Lankan beauty pageant contestant fined for animal cruelty
COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan court has fined a 19-year-old beauty pageant contestant with animal cruelty after she danced on stage with an endangered p…
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Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park i…
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Fake left matrix: Five false doctrines misleading Sri Lanka
If a country is guided by the right ideas about the main things, it will not go too far wrong, but if it is not, it won’t succeed sustainably—wh…
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Hidden luxury brand: Why Ceylon Gems must become a pillar of brand Sri Lanka
How country-of-origin branding, ethical sourcing and strategic positioning can transform Sri Lanka’s gemstone industry into a globally recognise…
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Politiek
Akila Viraj remanded till 18 August
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered to remand former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam till 18 August. ..
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Economie
Closing loopholes: Why Sri Lanka must reform IRA to capture offshore indirect share transfers
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Act leaves a major loophole that allows multinationals to sell offshore holding companies owning valuable Sri Lankan…
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Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter
Sri Lanka’s corporate boards must fundamentally rethink how they govern if businesses are to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile and…
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Politiek
Govt. blocks 24 unlicensed online gambling websites
The Government has blocked access to 24 online gambling and betting websites operating without valid licences in Sri Lanka, stepping up enforcem…
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Southwest monsoon sets in; showers to intensify
Rainy and windy conditions over the southwestern parts of the island are expected to intensify from today (Aug. 06) as the active southwest mons…
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Politiek
Ceylon approves purchases, replacements
CEYLON — The Ceylon City Council met on Tuesday, Aug. 4, a week early since the regular meeting date is filled with the Primary Election and the…
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Veiligheid & defensie
One person killed as Sri Lankan military and police suppress prison protest
The violent operation against unarmed inmates at Mahara Prison follows the massacre of prisoners at Negombo Prison last month.
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Maatschappij
From Line Rooms to Lasting Homes
The lack of adequate and dignified housing has been one of the primary human rights and infrastructure issues faced for decades by the estate co…
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?Sri Lanka AI Week 2026’ launched with the theme ‘AI Amplified’ by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL
Building on the success of Sri Lanka's first-ever National AI Expo & Conference held last year, the Ministry of Digital Economy of Sri Lanka and…
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Gezondheid
Lanka Hospitals Sets a New Standard for Surgical Excellence in Sri Lanka
With more than 1,000 major surgeries performed each month, Lanka Hospitals is strengthening its position as a leading centre for safe, specialis…