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Government to strengthen maintenance of digital equipment in schools
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US approves $15 million support for Colombo Port digital infrastructure
US approves $15 million support for Colombo Port digital infrastructure
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Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves rise to USD 6.9 billion in August
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves rise to USD 6.9 billion in August
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Iranian Ships among 47 vessels anchored near Sri Lankan waters amid US-Iran conflict
Iranian Ships among 47 vessels anchored near Sri Lankan waters amid US-Iran conflict
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Warm weather advisory issued for several districts
Warm weather advisory issued for several districts
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Government to strengthen maintenance of digital equipment in schools
Government to strengthen maintenance of digital equipment in schools
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Gianni Infantino confirms bid for another rerm as FIFA President
Gianni Infantino confirms bid for another rerm as FIFA President
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Foreign Minister to represent Sri Lanka at UN General Assembly
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will not attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with Sri Lanka to be represented at...
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SL – Thailand to sign MoU on labour cooperation
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and a supplementary agreement...
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3 MoUs to be signed with India
Sri Lanka and India are to sign 03 agreements during the visit of the Indian Defence Minister – Rajnath...
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Politics Daily Mirror
Why Thailand ended visa-free entry for Sri Lankans: Herath explains
Illegal activities allegedly committed by Sri Lankan nationals while using Thailand’s visa-free facility contributed to the decision to end visa-free...
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Economy
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Sri Lanka to roll out $100mn ADB-funded social protection program
ECONOMYNEXT — Sri Lanka will launch a 100-million-dollar Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded development program aimed at strengthening social safety...
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Economy Daily Mirror
CSE retreats as broad-based selling pulls ASPI below 21,550
The Colombo Stock Exchange reversed its recent positive momentum on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with both benchmark indices closing lower amid...
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Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 328.70/329.00 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady
Bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.
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Sri Lanka to call fresh bids for sports track after offer exceeds budget
Fresh tenders for the returfing of synthetic running tracks at the Sugathadasa National Sports Complex
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Stocks down on Tuesday, insurance leads turnover
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Tuesday trading, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving...
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Principal arrested for allegedly demanding bribe for student admissions
Principal arrested for allegedly demanding bribe for student admissions
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Warm weather advisory issued for several districts
Warm weather advisory issued for several districts
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Pvt. sector to also get train season tickets, online
Private-sector employees in Sri Lanka will be able to obtain railway season tickets online from October 01, Sri Lanka Railways has...
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India's Mandhana becomes women's cricket's leading run-scorer
India's Mandhana becomes women's cricket's leading run-scorer
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Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando ruled out of England T20I Series
Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando ruled out of England T20I Series
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‘Harry Potter’ HBO series casts Dobby, Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle for ‘Chamber of Secrets’ Season 2
‘Harry Potter’ HBO series casts Dobby, Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle for ‘Chamber of Secrets’ Season 2
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US approves $15 million support for Colombo Port digital infrastructure
US approves $15 million support for Colombo Port digital infrastructure
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Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves rise to USD 6.9 billion in August
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves rise to USD 6.9 billion in August
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Iranian Ships among 47 vessels anchored near Sri Lankan waters amid US-Iran conflict
Iranian Ships among 47 vessels anchored near Sri Lankan waters amid US-Iran conflict
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Kimi Antonelli makes history at Monza, becomes first Italian in 60 years to win home GP
Kimi Antonelli makes history at Monza, becomes first Italian in 60 years to win home GP
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'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Katie Taylor's farewell win
'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Katie Taylor's farewell win
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Macron urges EU ban on social media for under-15s in letter to Von der Leyen
Macron urges EU ban on social media for under-15s in letter to Von der Leyen
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