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Iran’s leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests

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Demerit points system for traffic offences to be implemented from July-end

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Minister Nalinda Jayatissa calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters

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Shooting in South African township leaves 7 dead

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Special announcement on 2025 A/L Home Economics practical exam

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MP Asoka Ranwala’s wife hospitalized after vehicle involved in accident

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'Govt cannot supress and stop us' - SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa (English)

'Govt cannot supress and stop us' - SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa (English)

'We never requested for education reforms to be halted' - Opposition Leader (English)

Govt's education reforms geared towards facilitating human capital development - PM (English)

'A Nation United' national initiative held in Jaffna under the patronage of President Dissanayake (English)

PM Harini briefs Chilaw school principals on new education reforms (English)

Parents protest near Edu. Ministry demanding implementation of Grade 6 reforms (English)

Thai Pongal celebrations held across Sri Lanka (English)

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Thai Pongal Day celebrations held in Jaffna under the patronage of President Dissanayake (English)

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When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users

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Musk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown

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TikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure

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‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot

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Netflix inks global deal to stream Sony Pictures’ films after theatrical window

Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title

Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title

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Sri Lanka thrash Japan by 203 runs in U19 World Cup opener

Sri Lanka thrash Japan by 203 runs in U19 World Cup opener

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