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Sri Lanka beat higher-ranked Mauritius in 3-2 thriller

Sri Lanka secured a 3-2 victory over Mauritius in an international friendly on Monday, bouncing back strongly from their defeat

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Sri Lanka reports rise in HIV cases as health authorities identify 860 new detections

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A total of 860 new HIV cases emerged over the past year, bringing the overall number of reported HIV-positive individuals in Sri Lanka t

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Sri Lanka Among 21 Countries With Rising HIV Cases

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Fuel tankers association urges public not to panic buy as no shortage exists

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There is no fuel shortage or supply disruption island-wide, and the public should refrain from panic buying fuel unnecessarily, accordin

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No fuel shortage, public urged to avoid panic buying

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NBRO extends Level 2 Amber landslide warnings across five districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended Level 2 (Amber) landslide early warnings for multiple Divisional Secretariat Divisions across

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Parliamentary committee reviews revised draft of Disability Rights Bill

The Parliamentary Forum for Persons with Disabilities met in Parliament under the chairmanship of Member of Parliament Sugath Wasantha de

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Fuel distributors warn of possible shortages across Sri Lanka

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Fuel distributors have warned of potential shortages across the country unless ongoing pricing and supply issues are resolved.Recently,

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An artificial fuel shortage due to foreign filling stations bargaining

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Fuel Shortages Hit Filling Stations Across Sri Lanka Amid Distributor Order Delays

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Opposition to hand over no-confidence motion against Speaker on Friday: Ajith P. Perera

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A no-confidence motion against the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, containing 49 charges, is set to be handed over

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No-confidence motion against Speaker to be handed over on Friday

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Ranil heads to Singapore for routine check-up

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to leave for Singapore tonight on a personal visit to undergo a routine medical check

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Ranil to leave for Singapore tonight

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Railway union raises alarm over Upcountry line reopening

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The Upcountry railway line operations were resumed without the proper authorization of the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO

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Station Masters flag up-country rail safety without NBRO approval

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Up-country train services resumed without NBRO approval: Railway union

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Trains Suspended Between Rambukkana & Peradeniya

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Station Masters Blame Unapproved Upcountry Line Resumption for Derailment

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Upcountry train service hit by fresh landslip hours after derailment repairs

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Peradeniya-Colombo express train derails

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Peradeniya-Colombo express train derails; Up-country services delayed

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New Chancellor appointed to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Air Chief Marshal Kolitha A. Gunathilake (Retd.) as the new Chancellor of General Sir

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Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunathilake appointed KDU Chancellor

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Youth Parliament Forum and WFD discuss strategy to strengthen political leadership

The Parliamentary Forum for Youth met recently at the Parliament under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara to discuss

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Today’s News Digest – October 5

Today's News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to

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Colombo HC fixes Nov 3 for further hearing in corruption case against Kumara Jayakody

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The Colombo High Court has fixed November 3 for further examination of evidence in the corruption case against former Minister

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Case against former Minister Kumara Jayakody fixed for further evidence

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Bribery case against Kumara Jayakody fixed for further trial on November 03

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Hambantota International Port crosses 1 Million TEU milestone

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The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has reached a major milestone in its container operations, surpassing one million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units

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Hambantota Port Breaks Through 1 Million TEUs

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HIP Crosses One Million TEU Milestone

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HIP crosses one million TEU milestone

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Train services restored on Upcountry Line

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Train operations that were disrupted earlier due to a train derailment on the Upcountry Line were restored.The Railway Department stated

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Up-country train services resume after derailment

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October 06 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 13 districts

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, North-Western provinces and the

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Youth unemployment on the rise and more people working fewer hours

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Sri Lanka's labour force participation rate rose to 50% in the second quarter of this year, the highest level since 2021.The latest data

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Unemployment climbs to 4% as youth struggle to find jobs

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Dialog and Indira Cancer Trust continue breast cancer awareness initiative through Yeheli.lk

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by illuminating its Corpo

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New Sri Lanka Cricket Bill to be presented in Parliament Tuesday

Sri Lanka reports rise in HIV cases as health authorities identify 860 new detections

Fuel tankers association urges public not to panic buy as no shortage exists

Fuel distributors warn of possible shortages across Sri Lanka

Opposition to hand over no-confidence motion against Speaker on Friday: Ajith P. Perera

Ranil heads to Singapore for routine check-up

Railway union raises alarm over Upcountry line reopening

Trains Suspended Between Rambukkana & Peradeniya

New Chancellor appointed to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

Colombo HC fixes Nov 3 for further hearing in corruption case against Kumara Jayakody

Hambantota International Port crosses 1 Million TEU milestone

Train services restored on Upcountry Line

Youth unemployment on the rise and more people working fewer hours

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New Sri Lanka Cricket Bill to be presented in Parliament Tuesday

Sri Lanka reports rise in HIV cases as health authorities identify 860 new detections

Fuel tankers association urges public not to panic buy as no shortage exists

Fuel distributors warn of possible shortages across Sri Lanka

Opposition to hand over no-confidence motion against Speaker on Friday: Ajith P. Perera

Ranil heads to Singapore for routine check-up

Railway union raises alarm over Upcountry line reopening

Trains Suspended Between Rambukkana & Peradeniya

New Chancellor appointed to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

Colombo HC fixes Nov 3 for further hearing in corruption case against Kumara Jayakody

Hambantota International Port crosses 1 Million TEU milestone

Train services restored on Upcountry Line

Youth unemployment on the rise and more people working fewer hours