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Government approves concrete debris recycling project

17 Jun 2025

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The government has granted approval to implement a Concrete Debris Recycling Project aimed at recycling concrete and building waste, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Cabinet nod to scrap special benefits for former Presidents and MPs

17 Jun 2025

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to cancel special privileges given to former Presidents and to stop the pension scheme for Members of Parliament after their term of five years.

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Cabinet approves draft bill to investigate aircraft accidents in Sri Lanka

17 Jun 2025

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Cabinet approval has been granted to prepare a draft bill to formally investigate airline crashes and related incidents occurring within Sri Lanka’s territory, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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Special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens

17 Jun 2025

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The government has decided to introduce a special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens, as proposed in the 2025 budget, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Former Deputy GM of Land Reclamation Corp arrested

17 Jun 2025

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The former Deputy General Manager of the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation & Development Corporation (SLLRDC) Sujith Priyantha Muthumala has been arrested by the Bribery Commission.

India’s economy maintains growth momentum despite global uncertainties: CareEdge

17 Jun 2025

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India’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience amid global uncertainties, as country’s real GDP grew by 7.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of FY25, bringing full-year growth to 6.5 per cent, surpassing expectations, according to the recent report by CareEdge Economic Pathways report.

Four Sri Lankans injured in Iran-Israel conflict: Embassy

17 Jun 2025

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel confirmed that four Sri Lankans have been injured in the recent attacks on Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran.

France and Sri Lanka sign bilateral debt restructuring agreement

17 Jun 2025

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France and Sri Lanka have today signed a bilateral agreement to implement the recommendations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring, concluded on June 26, 2024.

Air India’s Ahmedabad-London flight cancelled due to technical snag, same route on which AI-171 crashed

17 Jun 2025

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Air India’s AI-159 flight from Ahmedabad to London was cancelled on Monday owing to a technical fault, airline officials confirmed.

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Colombo ruined by years of corrupt governance: Bimal Ratnayake

17 Jun 2025

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Colombo city has deteriorated due to the corrupt municipal administration that has existed for many years, Transport, Highways, Ports and Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.

’We had some pretty good battles,’ Rohit Sharma sends message to Mathews

17 Jun 2025

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Former India captain Rohit Sharma, who recently stepped away from Test cricket himself, shared a heartfelt message for Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews ahead of the veteran all-rounder’s farewell to the longest format.

Neurosurgeon and clerk at J’pura hospital arrested

17 Jun 2025

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The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a specialist neurosurgeon and a clerk attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.

Sri Lanka’s biggest Rs. 474M lottery prize won

17 Jun 2025

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The largest lottery prize in the history of the country’s lottery was claimed yesterday (16) during the National Lottery Board’s Mega Power 2210th draw.

EU slams China over Tibet in 40th human rights dialogue

17 Jun 2025

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The European Union and China conducted the 40th iteration of their Human Rights Dialogue on 13 June in Brussels. EU representatives criticised China’s human rights practices, particularly in Tibet, according to a Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) statement.

The Quiet Spiral of Maxine from Ginny & Georgia A Mental Health Story That Almost Went Unnoticed

17 Jun 2025

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We’ve gotten better at talking about mental health, or so we tell ourselves. We post the infographics. We know what a panic attack looks like in theory. We’re comfortable using words like “trauma” and “trigger,” at least when there’s a

Pages & Perspectives Raffealla Fernando

17 Jun 2025

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A person’s bookshelf tells a story of interests, inspirations, and ideas that have shaped them. In Pages & Perspectives, we ask people to share what they’re reading, their all-time favourite books, and the ones that

Of BTS Bias, and the Burden of Colonised Thinking

17 Jun 2025

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Earlier this month, millions of fans around the world rejoiced as BTS, the global pop sensation from South Korea, were reunited after completing their mandatory military service. All seven bandmates appeared together for the first time in

Current programme undertaken with IMF will be final: President

16 Jun 2025

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Sri Lanka aims to make the ongoing Extended Fund Facility of the International Fund Facility (IMF) the final programme undertaken with the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

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Sajith slams CMC over irregular leadership appointment

16 Jun 2025

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns over how the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) recently appointed its leadership, saying it was done by ignoring proper rules and guidelines.

Dr. Gita Gopinath meets President Dissanayake and CBSL Governor

16 Jun 2025

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First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr. Gita Gopinath met with President Anura Dissanayake and Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe in Colombo today for high-level discussions on the country’s economic reform efforts.