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A 43-year-old Ugandan national has been intercepted at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine into SriContinue Reading The post Uganda to Colombo: Customs discovers unusual ‘inside baggage’…
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Heavy rain exceeding 100 mm is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka on Monday (14), as a low-level atmosphericContinue Reading The post Heavy rain above 100mm forecast for six provinces appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka has launched the first project under a programme aimed at adding 300 megawatts (MW) of solar power toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka launches first project in 300MW solar power programme appeared first on Newswire.
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India Women refused to receive the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi following their victoryContinue Reading The post India Women refuse Asia Cup trophy from ACC chief; Sri Lanka accept runners-up…
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Sri Lanka suffered a second successive heavy defeat to England Lions, losing by nine wickets under the DLS method inContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka suffer second heavy defeat to England Lions ahead of T20I series appeared first on…
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Rumesh Pathirage capped a stunning breakthrough season to win the men’s javelin at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26Continue Reading The post 91.09m! Rumesh Pathirage crowned Ultimate Champion appeared first on Newswire.
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Private fuel distribution companies operating in Sri Lanka have sought a cost-reflective pricing mechanism amid rising global fuel and shippingContinue Reading The post Rs. 170 loss per litre: Private operators seek diesel pricing change…
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed an NPP public rally in Kahatagasdigiliya on Sunday (13), focusing on corruption, organised crime, economicContinue Reading The post “No limit to arresting thieves”: 9 key points from AKD’s speech…
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More than 5,000 local and international athletes took part in the Colombo Marathon 2026 held at Galle Face in ColomboContinue Reading The post African athletes take top honours at Colombo Marathon 2026 appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka’s Rumesha Tharanga will compete in the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest tonight.Continue Reading The post USD 150,000 up for grabs as Rumesha takes on world’s best tonight appeared first…
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