Foreign referees for Mercantile Rugby Sevens
Foreign referees are set to officiate at the 54th annual Mercantile Rugby Sevens Tournament on November 13 and 14 at the CR and FC Grounds in Longden Place. The Mercantile...
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Kavantissa
From the forests of Galgamuwa to the hearts of thousands, this magnificent giant leaves behind a powerful message of love, kindness and wildlife protection Imagine a giant elephant with long,...
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the little deer with tusks
Imagine meeting a deer with large, fluffy ears, a soft brown coat and two long tusks sticking out of its mouth. It might look like a character from a fairy...
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Singer-MCA Knock-Out cricket final today
The League champions CDB will be hoping to clinch their second major title when they take on Hayleys Group in the 2026 Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) Knock-Out Tournament final at...
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Amila bags top Sports Management award
Amila Kalugalage, a Sri Lankan sports management professional was honoured with the Player Management Professional of the Year award at the 43rd Cluster of Achievers (COA) International Awards ceremony in...
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Sri Lanka to field 11 shooters for World Meet
Sri Lanka will send 11 of its finest marksmen and markswomen for the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship 2026 in Doha, Qatar from November 1 to 14. The...
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The little round bun
Hello dearies, its story time once again with your favourite Grandma Denny, get yourself a warm drink and get comfy on your favourite seat as we travel once upon a...
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A new chapter in Lyceum’s choral journey
Lyceum International School is excited to present VOX - Voices as One, its inaugural Inter-Lyceum Choral Festival, bringing together the Senior Choirs of Nugegoda, Panadura, Wattala and Gampaha for an...
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A day of faith and blessings First Holy Communion – 2026
Children of the Dalugama Parish received their First Holy Communion at St. Francis De Sales Church recently in a special and memorable religious ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by...
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Customs meddling
When Piratheep Kunaradnam, who writes under the penname Yatharthan, went to the Jaffna Post Office on October 22 to collect copies of his new novel, sent to him by his...
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DTNA, ITAK hold talks on joint action on Tamil issues
Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DTNA) Co-Leader Suresh Premachandran has called for greater unity among Tamil political parties, saying the demands of the Tamil people could only be achieved through collective...
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No to repression
Protesters hold placards and shout slogans during a demonstration against anti-terror laws, police brutality and custodial deaths, demanding justice for victims of police violence, in front of the Ministry of...
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RDB Bank DGM, IT / CIO wins award
RDB Bank, DGM IT / Chief Information Officer (CIO) Dr. Ajantha Ratnayake was honoured with the ICT Leader of the Year 2026 Award at the 44th National IT Conference (NITC)...
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A smarter way to spot deepfakes
New research explores how checking faces, voices and movements together could help protect video evidence-without sharing sensitive recordings. Avideo shows someone confessing to a crime. The face is clear, the...
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Serviced office space demand grows as foreign firms enter Sri Lanka – Director, The Executive Centre Colombo
Demand for serviced office space is picking up in Sri Lanka as more foreign companies look to set up operations in the country, particularly those connected to the Colombo Port...
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What online learning activity reveals about student success
Astudent may log into an online learning platform every day, open several pages and generate hundreds of clicks. But how much do those clicks reveal about learning? For universities investing...
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DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak nears 5,000 deaths
The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is approaching 5,000, according to the latest official report released Friday, as the Africa...
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The botanical visions of Rasika de Silva
Look closely at Rasika de Silva's canvases, and you will see the quiet boundaries between nature and humanity begin to dissolve. Succulent creepers stretch where hair should be, and earlobes...
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A giant leap towards a pharmaceutical export economy
Sri Lanka's ambition to build 'A Wealthy Nation, A Beautiful Life' will require more than strengthening traditional industries. As the country seeks sustainable economic growth, the need to diversify into...
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