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Sri Lanka stormed into the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating Australia in a decisive Group B showdown, powered by a sensational unbeaten century from Pathum Nissanka, the first hundred of this T20 World Cup. Chasing 181,
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The Kremlin on Monday flatly rejected accusations from five European countries that the Russian state had killed Alexei Navalny two years ago using toxin from poison dart frogs, but his widow said the truth had finally been proven.
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While welcoming the appeal by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking Indian citizenship or long-term visas for 89,000 Sri Lankans residing in Southern India, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has called on the Indian government to ensure that the move is not influenced by the election period or turned into a political exercise.
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Businessman Maithripala Lankeshwara, the owner of Rathna Group, has shared the story of his rise from humble beginnings to acquiring what is widely described on social media as one of Sri Lanka’s most expensive vehicles — the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II.
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The Colombo stock market commenced the week on a bullish note, with both indices closing firmly in positive territory amid improved turnover and sustained investor interest. The upward momentum was largely supported by renewed buying in banking sector counters, as investor confidence strengthened during the ongoing earnings season, providing clearer signals for value-driven positioning.
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Pakistan’s Minister for Interior, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi conveyed Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to undertake an official visit to Pakistan during this year, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
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At the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for India tomorrow afternoon to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
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Strict regulations will be enforced under the ‘Samanola Siri – Haritha Wandana’ national mission to safeguard the fragile ecosystem of Sri Pada from the harmful impact of plastic and polythene, Additional Secretary to the President (Clean Sri Lanka Project) S.P.C. Sugeeshwara said.
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A large number of international cricket fans arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake aboard 15 special private jets to witness the high-profile India-Pakistan encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup held in Colombo on February 15.
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Comprehensive security and special arrangements have been put in place for the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination 2025 (2026), which will be held from February 17 to 26, the Department of Examinations Sri Lanka announced.
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Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is suddenly under pressure after their shock defeat to Zimbabwe in Group B. With Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Australia, and Ireland all still in contention for the Super Eights, the qualification race has become one of the tightest in the tournament. Here’s what Australia must do to avoid elimination and keep their T20 World Cup hopes alive.