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LocalTags: Sri Lanka  Three persons were killed after being hit by ‘Udarata Menike’ train today..   Police said that the victims are members of the same family.    The accident had taken place at around 11.55 a.m. this morning near the…

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This association will reaffirm brand's commitment to cricket and to the Sri Lankan market, said Arjun Ranga, MD, Cycle Pure AgarbathiBusinessTags: Print Edition Cycle Pure Agarbathi, a certified carbon neutral incense brand,…

WorldSecurity Forces inspect a motorcycle at the site of an explosion in Basra, Iraq.Tags: Print EditionIRAQ: An explosion rocked the center of Iraq’s southern city of Basra on Monday, killing at least four people and wounding four…

WorldTags: Indiahelicopter crashTamil NaduA helicopter carrying India’s defence chief General Bipin Rawat has crashed in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the air force says.   “An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on…

WorldRussian President Vladimir Putin holds talks with US President Joe Biden via a video link in Sochi, Russia on Tuesday. Tags: Print EditionUS, RUSSIA: US President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday of…

LocalTags: COVID19coronavirusSri Lanka356 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 543,467, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed.   Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 15:44…

WorldTesla boss Elon Musk has a net worth of a quarter trillion dollars, highlighting the world's wealth gap.Tags: Print EditionFRANCE: The share of global wealth of the world's richest people soared at a record pace during the…

LocalTags: Sri LankaNavySri Lanka Navy71st AnniversaryA total of 1,768 naval personnel have been promoted to their next rank to coincide with 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy. To coincide with the Navy’s customary celebrations,…

BusinessTags: Print EditionThe inaugural flight from Warsaw to Colombo was welcomed by a celebratory water cannon salute upon arrival from Warsaw on December 8, 2021 at BIA. The passengers were warmly welcomed with Sri Lanka Tea Board…