Western Province men and women clinch basketball titles

03 Sep 2025

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Western Province men’s and women’s basketball teams emerged champions at the 49th National Sports Festival (NSF) Inter-Province Basketball Championship 2025 at the Kotavila Indoor Stadium in Matara.

Buffalo found dead with limbs and organs removed

03 Sep 2025

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A buffalo tethered for grazing on the Rotawewa tank bund in Hambegamuwa was found mutilated, with its rear limbs and internal organs removed.

Doctor dies after falling from bus in Pelmadulla

03 Sep 2025

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A 32-year-old female doctor who fell from a private bus in Pelmadulla on August 19 has died after being treated for 14 days at the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital.

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One injured in Maligawatte shooting

03 Sep 2025

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One person was injured in a shooting incident in Maligawatte a short while ago.

Pujith Jayasundara released from 2017 elevator operator case

03 Sep 2025

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Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara was today released from a case filed over the alleged attempted criminal intimidation and assault of a Police Headquarters elevator operator in 2017.

Indian Army arrives in US for joint military exercise amid tariff row

03 Sep 2025

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Indian Army contingent has arrived in Alaska in the US at Fort Wainwright to participate in the 21st edition of the India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

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Rajitha Senaratne produced before Bribery Commission

03 Sep 2025

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Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is currently in remand custody, was produced before the Bribery Commission today to record a statement in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation.

‘Yasas the Mentalist’ to perform in Dubai this Friday

03 Sep 2025

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With a passion to captivate audiences with mind-blowing magic, Yasas Gunaratne, Founder of ‘Knight of Illusions’ – a Sri Lankan premium magic entertainment brand, is ready to reveal the world of Mentalism to crowds that are hungry

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Two killed in expressway crash near Mirigama

03 Sep 2025

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A late-night collision between a lorry and a bowser transporting fuel claimed two lives near the Mirigama entrance of the Central Expressway, police today.

Funny old world

03 Sep 2025

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From Sweden’s new dancing queen to Turkey’s boy racer transport minister. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.

An Extravagant Teppanyaki Experience at Tenkū this September

03 Sep 2025

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This September, prepare to take your midday dining to spectacular heights with the Teppanyaki Lunch at Tenkuū, available daily from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at LKR 4,500 nett per person. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of

Sri Lankan Documentary Wins Satyajit Ray Bronze Award at South Asian Short Film Festival

03 Sep 2025

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The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is proud to announce that ‘No More Land’ (2024), a documentary film by Anomaa Rajakaruna (b.1965) which was commissioned for the museum’s past

China hosts largest military parade in Beijing

03 Sep 2025

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Sri Lanka, Italy to establish political consultations mechanism

03 Sep 2025

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Sri Lanka and Italy are set to formalize a structured framework for bilateral dialogue with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Political Consultations Mechanism during the official visit of

Cargills ‘Sarubima’ programme supports farming communities

03 Sep 2025

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Cargills (Ceylon) PLC awarded educational scholarships to students from farming communities under its ‘Cargills Sarubima’ programme at a ceremony on August 29, 2025. The event, held with Agriculture, Livestock, Land and

’Peace or War’: China’s Xi hosts massive military parade with Putin and Kim

03 Sep 2025

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Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the world was facing a choice between peace or war as he held his country’s largest-ever military parade on Wednesday, flanked by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

Moragahakanda running dry

03 Sep 2025

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Moragahakanda reservoir, the final irrigation scheme under the Mahaweli project has been running dry and several villages that had gone under water has emerged.

Minor subjected to ‘Nai Miris’ torture by acting OIC

03 Sep 2025

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The Supreme Court yesterday held that the former Acting Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Hatharaliyadda Police Station violated the Fundamental Rights of a 16-year-old boy by subjecting him to wrongful arrest, torture, and

Rising trend of HIV cases continue

03 Sep 2025

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Sri Lanka is witnessing a continued increase in HIV cases, with the latest figures showing a dramatic rise compared to previous years, latest data reveal.

NPP FORCIBLY TAKES OVER FLSP OFFICE IN YAKKALA: PARTY ALLEGES

03 Sep 2025

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The National People’s Power (NPP) has forcefully taken over the Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) office in Yakkala, located in the Gampaha District, FLSP Education Secretary Pubudu Jayagoda alleged yesterday.