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SLPP questions circumstances surrounding Kapila Chandrasena’s death

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Presidential Commission probing coal imports begins investigations

The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate coal procurement between 2009 and April 16, 2026, has commenced its preliminary investigations. MORE..

Seven suspects arrested over drug network linked to ‘Dubai Sudda’

Bandaragama Police have arrested seven suspects, including the alleged key distributor linked to the drug trafficking network of the notorious large-scale drug trafficker known as ‘Dubai Sudda’, following a raid conducted at a suspected drug packaging location. MORE..

Vietnam donates 100MT of fertiliser to Sri Lanka

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government of Vietnam has donated 100 metric tons of urea and superphosphate fertiliser to Sri Lanka. MORE..

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Sri Lanka and Vietnam aim for $ 1B trade by 2030, direct flights to begin this year

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Vietnam Airlines will commence direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam within this year. MORE..

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Vietnam President To Lam addresses Sri Lanka’s Parliament

President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, To Lam, who arrived in Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit, is currently addressing the Parliament of Sri Lanka. MORE..

SC orders re-issuance of notice to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Supreme Court today directed the petitioning party to take steps to reissue notice to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has been named as a respondent in a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition. MORE..

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Sri Lanka and Vietnam sign five MoUs during state visit of President To Lam

Following the official state ceremony held to welcome the President of Vietnam, To Lam, who is currently undertaking a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the two countries. MORE..

Special medical team to probe fever cases among schoolchildren in Deniyaya

A special team of experts from the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health is scheduled to visit Deniyaya to investigate the rapid spread of fever among schoolchildren in the area, according to District Director of Health Services Sumith Manatunga. MORE..

Rajangane Saddharathana arrested over social media threats against Minister and IGP

Rajangane Saddharathana, a person in robes, has been arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) over allegations of issuing threats through social media against Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya, said Police. MORE..

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David Attenborough turns 100, ‘overwhelmed’ by birthday wishes

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Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO

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CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87

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Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash

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Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song

Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song

Manchester City win first Women’s Super League title in 10 years

PSG hold Bayern to reach second straight Champions League final

2026 LPL foreign player registration opens on Friday

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