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The Colombo stock market closed on a mixed note today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) ending marginally higher, while the S&P SL20 edged slightly lower. Overall sentiment remained subdued, as profit-taking continued to dominate trading activity, keeping the market in a consolidation phase near all-time high levels without a clear directional trend.
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Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha of the Sri Lanka Navy’s elite Special Boat Squadron (SBS), the first Sri Lankan to complete the U.S. Navy SEAL basic training and earn the coveted SEAL Trident, passed away in the early hours of today at the Walisara Wardroom.
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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has apprehended a businessman selling counterfeit electric fans by exploiting consumer trust in Japanese brand names. The raid, carried out in the Piliyandala area, revealed that the fans lacked any verifiable information regarding a legitimate importer or manufacturer.
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Popular Bollywood singer Arijit Singh, who wooed generations with his soulful voice in songs like Tum Hi Ho, Kesariya and Channa Mereya, left fans stunned after announcing that he will no longer take up new assignments as a playback vocalist. While calling time on one chapter of his career, Arijit made it clear that he is not stepping away from music itself.
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Political parties in the Opposition are conferring on bringing a no-confident motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary and national list MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.
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Air quality across most parts of Sri Lanka remained at moderate levels over the past 24 hours, while slightly unhealthy conditions were reported in Jaffna and Puttalam, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) said.
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Cheques issued as compensation for houses destroyed in the Ditwah disaster in the Rajangana colony have reportedly been dishonoured due to insufficient funds, raising concerns among affected residents. The cheques were ceremonially handed over to beneficiaries by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a programme held from January 16 to 17, at which the President also laid the foundation stone for the construction of one of the houses.
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Barath Arullsamy, Vice President of the Democratic People’s Front - Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), in a statement, questioned whether the government’s “Rebuild Sri Lanka” initiative is translating into real change on the ground or remaining largely at the level of words and announcements.
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The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations of misusing Rs. 16.6 million in public funds for a private overseas trip is scheduled to be taken up again today at 1.30 p.m. before the Fort Magistrate’s Court.
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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and four other senior police officials including the Ratnapura Senior DIG, Embilipitiya SSP, Embilipitiya ASP and the OIC of the Embilipitiya Police have been summoned to appear before the Ratnapura office of the Human Rights Commission on February 03 in connection with a human rights petition against them.
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In a commanding display of experience and skill, Joe Root guided England to a decisive victory in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka, securing the series win. The veteran batter, who registered yet another century in Asian conditions, anchored the innings after a sluggish start, building crucial partnerships with Jacob Bethell and captain Harry Brook.