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Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been granted permission to be detained forContinue Reading The post Former State Intelligence Chief to Be Detained for 90 Days Over Easter Attack…
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• The external current account recorded a larger surplus in January 2026, compared with recent months as well as JanuaryContinue Reading The post January External Sector Performance : 10 key points appeared first on Newswire.
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The Republic of Mauritius suspended all diplomatic relations with the Maldives on Friday, marking a sharp escalation in a long-standingContinue Reading The post Mauritius suspends diplomatic ties with Maldives over Chagos appeared first on…
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 Showers or thundershowers are likely atContinue Reading The post Fair weather expected in most parts of the country today appeared first on Newswire.
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A Sri Lankan–born baker has risen to the top of France’s most iconic culinary tradition. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, has wonContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan–Born Baker Wins Paris’ Top Baguette Prize appeared first on Newswire.
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Four suspects have been arrested in possession of ice and heroin with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 50 million.Continue Reading The post Four arrested with drugs worth over Rs. 50 million in Southern Province appeared first on…
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At least 15 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in theContinue Reading The post At least 15 killed after air force plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia appeared first on Newswire.
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Israel launched what it called a “preemptive strike” against Iran Saturday morning, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, as aContinue Reading The post Israel launches attack on Iran, explosions in downtown Tehran appeared first on…
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A large protest was held in Batticaloa today (28) against the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) andContinue Reading The post Protest held in Batticaloa calling for repeal of PTA, opposing PSTA appeared first on Newswire.
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The Middle East has been plunged into a rapidly escalating conflict as Iran launches what officials describe as a “crushing”Continue Reading The post Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Israel and Gulf after US-Israeli air raids…
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