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The Quiet Psychology Behind Our Wardrobes Why Sri Lankans Dress the Way They Do

05 May 2026

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Across South Asia, clothing has always been a cultural language. But in Sri Lanka, that language is especially coded - a mix of ancient modesty, colonial hangovers, class signaling, and a deep, almost primal desire not to offend anyone.


The Noise Between Sets When Gym Talk Becomes Gossip

05 May 2026

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Gyms have always been more than just places to train. Yes, people come to lift weights, lose fat, build muscle, or improve their health. But they also come to clear their heads after a long day, to escape stress, to be around people,


Why Online Security Is Being Rethought Right Now

05 May 2026

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There is a conversation happening right now among the world’s most senior technology and security professionals. It is not about a virus, a hacker group, or a data breach. It is about something more foundational: the possibility that the


Rejection of Sri Lankan student visa applications to Australia surge to 38%

05 May 2026

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Sri Lankan students are increasingly affected by the impact of Australia’s tightened student visa policies, with new data showing a significant rise in rejection rates for higher education visas.


Sri Lanka’s new VAT rules could have negative outcome on tourism, telecom, IT sectors

05 May 2026

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The government’s latest move to expand the Value Added Tax (VAT) net to the digital economy, effective July 1, has triggered alarm bells across multiple sectors.


US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility

05 May 2026

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President Donald Trump says the US has struck seven Iranian ’’fast boats’’ in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed waterway.


Tamil Nadu election results final: TVK shocks Dravidian giants, looks to form govt amidst fractured verdict

05 May 2026

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While Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C Joseph Vijay began his journey to the chief minister’s office at For St George on Monday, Tamil Nadu entered an uncharted political territory of a fractured mandate and the possibility of a coalition govt.


Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee members receive appointment letters

04 May 2026

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The official appointment letters for members of the newly established Cricket Transformation Committee (CTC) were handed over today by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.


Gammanpila demands fresh post-mortem over Finance Ministry official’s death

04 May 2026

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While rejecting the post-mortem report on the death of Ranga Nishantha, an Assistant Director at the Ministry of Finance, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila has called for a second post-mortem to be conducted by a new, independent panel.


Sri Lanka appoints representative to Palestine equivalent to ambassador

04 May 2026

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Sri Lanka has appointed M. Fauser as Sri Lanka’s representative to Palestine, equivalent in status to an ambassador, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.


Russia offers AI health support, advanced medical training for Sri Lankan doctors

04 May 2026

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Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko held talks today on strengthening Sri Lanka’s primary healthcare system and expanding the use of modern technology, including artificial intelligence, in the health sector.


Netherlands marks Remembrance Day in Colombo with tribute to war victims

04 May 2026

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The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands today commemorated Remembrance Day with a solemn ceremony at the Commonwealth War Graves section of the Jawatta Cemetery, honouring Dutch victims of war buried in Sri Lanka.


Vietnamese President to visit Sri Lanka

04 May 2026

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The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, will undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka from May 7 to 8, 2026.


Sri Lanka, Maldives sign seven MoUs to boost cooperation

04 May 2026

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Sri Lanka and the Maldives today signed seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering a range of key sectors, following the official state ceremony to welcome Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.


Dansala registration begins for Vesak, Poson; Health guidelines issued

04 May 2026

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The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Association announced that registration of dansalas for the upcoming Vesak and Poson festivals has commenced islandwide.


’’Cricket doesn’t have to be left-wing’’: Bimal on Eran’s appointment

04 May 2026

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Minister Bimal Rathnayake defended the appointment of Eran Wickramaratne as Chairman of the Cricket Restructuring Committee, while dismissing concerns over political differences and stressing the need for capable leadership in reviving the sport.


Old carmakers find new engine in China

04 May 2026

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Eight months after German auto giant Volkswagen announced a partnership Chinese EV upstart XPeng on electronic and electrical architecture, the alliance has delivered results, debuting two brand-new battery-electric models this month. The second, unveiled at the ongoing Beijing Auto Show, comes equipped with Level 2 advanced driver-assistance systems—evidence of how legacy carmakers can reinvent themselves for the intelligent age.


India launches Earth observation satellite

04 May 2026

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India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), on Sunday launched a privately-developed Earth observation satellite ’’Drishti,’’ developed by the country’s space-tech startup ’’GalaxEye.’’


A Letter from Chinese Ambassador to Young People of Sri Lanka

04 May 2026

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Amid a period of profound changes unseen in a century, a nation’s future increasingly depends on the values, mindset and creativity of its younger generation. In Sri Lanka, I am often moved by the talent and vitality of the young people here, and I can genuinely sense their affinity for China and their enthusiasm for deepening exchanges and cooperation between our two nations:


Maldives’ press freedom in decline as President’s affair allegations spur crackdown

04 May 2026

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A political scandal involving President Mohamed Muizzu and allegations of an extramarital relationship with a former employee of the President’s Office has become the catalyst for a broad assault on press freedom in the Maldives.


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