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WorldTags: LandslidesBrazilRio de JaneiroSri LankaAt least 94 people have been killed in mudslides and floods that tore through a mountainous region of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state, local authorities said.   The disaster in the city…

SportsDhammika RatnaweeraMaheesh Teekshana who took 3 wickets in Canberra celebrating Tags: Print EditionAustralia having clinched the series with two matches to spare, are looking to make experiments with more replacements today (16)…

BusinessTags: Print EditionKuwait based carrier Jazeera Airways is looking at operating flights to commence operations to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA). MRIA is gazetted for all Nine Traffic Freedoms and capable of…

LocalTags: Sri LankaTechno ParkGalleTechnology ParkWork on the National Techno Park in Galle will be launched by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today.    This is the first technology park which is being constructed in Sri Lanka.    It is…

SportsText and pictures by PRIYAN DE SILVATags: Print EditionThe 26th edition of the Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb, powered by Sri Lanka Telecom -MOBITEL is set to roar off at Browns Hill, Matara at 7am on Sunday. The Eliyakanda hill…

LocalCamelia NathanielTags: Print EditionMedia Spokesman of the Archdiocese of Colombo Rev.Father Jude Krishantha reported to the Criminal Investigation Department yesterday to record a statement. Rev.Krishantha had lodged a complaint…

Law & OrderTags: Sri LankaThe writ petition filed by Dr. Seygu Shihabdeen Mohamed Shafi of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital seeking an order to pay his salary arrears,  was fixed for support on March 4 by the Court of Appeal.…

SportsHerbert PereraTags: Print EditionThe Winning Captain of 3DH International Group, Milan Abeysekera (third from right) receiving the “DPGC” Challenge Trophy from Jayantha Ratnayake, Executive Director, David Peiris Motor Co.…

LocalShiromi AbeysingheTags: Print EditionThe United National Party (UNP) membership drive implemented at electorate level will commence in the first week of March. This programme will be carried out in all districts on the…

LocalTags: Sri LankaA close associate of 'Manna Ramesh' was taken into custody with Kerala cannabis, narcotic pills, sharp weapons, and cash earned through cannabis sale in the area of Ihala Thalduwa in Avissawella,    The 32-year-old…