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President directs officials to calculate compensation in an orderly and fair manner (English)

President directs officials to calculate compensation in an orderly and fair manner (English)

Revised school timetable announced; A/L exam to resume on Jan. 12, O/L as scheduled (English)

Northeast monsoon conditions established over the island; heavy rains expected in several areas (English)

Sri Lanka continues to receive global support for ongoing disaster relief operations (English)

More aid delivered to cyclone-hit regions through ‘Manusath Derana’ relief drive (English)

DMC urges people to remain at safety shelters until officials complete security assessment (English)

Farmers requested to resume cultivation promptly; crop damages will be compensated – officials

President pledges new laws to prevent illegal constructions and save lives of Sri Lankans (English)

RDA aims to reopen all damaged roads before next Friday after NBRO clearance (English)

All those who were affected by Cyclone Ditwah should be compensated – President (English)

All foreign relief donations will be exempt from import duties and related levies – Govt. (English)

Donors continue to arrive and handover supplies in support of Manusath Derana relief drive (English)

Opposition Leader Sajith visits flood-affected residents of Karawanella (English)

CBSL directs banks to provide relief measures to businesses impacted by disaster (English)

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Elon Musk’s X says would comply with Australia’s Social Media ban

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Australia social media ban takes effect in world first

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Google and Apple team up to enhance Android-iPhone switching

AI-powered police body cameras get tested in Canada

AI-powered police body cameras get tested in Canada

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Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as “Peaky Blinders” characters, gives them rehabilitation

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3 Idiots 2: Sequel with original cast set to begin filming in 2026

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Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books

The Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to theaters in January for 25th anniversary

The Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to theaters in January for 25th anniversary

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Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award

Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award

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