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Sri Lanka’s navy carried out a medical evacuation today of a Japanese sailor from the JMSDF Onami (a destroyer) operating west of Sri Lanka. The unnamed sailor was rushed to the Colombo National Hospital.

Sri Lanka’s navy carried out a medical evacuation today of a Japanese sailor from the JMSDF Onami (a destroyer) operating west of Sri Lanka. The unnamed sailor was rushed to the Colombo National Hospital.

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An internationally led recovery operation is under way in the Maldives to retrieve the bodies of 4 Italian divers from a deep underwater cave. They were among 5 who entered the water in Vaavu Atoll on Thursday. Italy, Britain and Australia are assisting the grim recovery.

An internationally led recovery operation is under way in the Maldives to retrieve the bodies of 4 Italian divers from a deep underwater cave. They were among 5 who entered the water in Vaavu Atoll on Thursday. Italy, Britain and Australia are assisting the grim recovery.

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in a Jaguar for the official welcome by outgoing Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, whose successor is to be elected on Oct 14 or thereafter. Did the hosts provide the Jag, or did Sri Lanka opt for it when there are so many better Jap cars? #Lexus

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in a Jaguar for the official welcome by outgoing Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, whose successor is to be elected on Oct 14 or thereafter. Did the hosts provide the Jag, or did Sri Lanka opt for it when there are so many better Jap cars? #Lexus

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Sanctimonious humbug: Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s lawyer M U M Ali Sabry is praising his then State Minister of Prisons, Lohan Ratwatte, claiming he worked for the welfare of prisoners. Wonder what Justice Minister Sabry did when Ratwatte was running riot at Anuradhapura and Colombo prisons.

Sanctimonious humbug: Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s lawyer M U M Ali Sabry is praising his then State Minister of Prisons, Lohan Ratwatte, claiming he worked for the welfare of prisoners. Wonder what Justice Minister Sabry did when Ratwatte was running riot at Anuradhapura and Colombo prisons.

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‘Aragalaya-era’ anti-government slogans return today as pro-Ranil crowds gather near the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court ahead of Ranil Wickremesinghe’s bail hearing.

‘Aragalaya-era’ anti-government slogans return today as pro-Ranil crowds gather near the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court ahead of Ranil Wickremesinghe’s bail hearing.

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Following yesterday’s vehicle parade at Royal College, Colombo, some Royalists attempted to storm Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya. Sri Lanka Police, preoccupied with hunting their fugitive chief, Deshabandu Tennakoon, were unable to stop the Royal rowdies.

Following yesterday’s vehicle parade at Royal College, Colombo, some Royalists attempted to storm Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya. Sri Lanka Police, preoccupied with hunting their fugitive chief, Deshabandu Tennakoon, were unable to stop the Royal rowdies.

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Arrest of SLPP's Namal Rajapaksa is not political victimisation, TNA's Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam tells parliament today. Had the Anura Kumara Dissanayake govt enforced accountability from the start, the Rajapaksas would not even have been able to step out in public, let alone address rallies. Oops

Arrest of SLPP's Namal Rajapaksa is not political victimisation, TNA's Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam tells parliament today. Had the Anura Kumara Dissanayake govt enforced accountability from the start, the Rajapaksas would not even have been able to step out in public, let alone address rallies. Oops

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After Sri Lanka lost the 3-match T20 series to the visiting England team last night at Pallekele, local fans vented their fury, calling on their team to quit and urging authorities to look for younger players from rural areas, including Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.

After Sri Lanka lost the 3-match T20 series to the visiting England team last night at Pallekele, local fans vented their fury, calling on their team to quit and urging authorities to look for younger players from rural areas, including Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.

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MARKET CORRECTION: Toyota Lanka has imported a large fleet of the popular HiAce vans and is selling them for Rs. 21.5 million, undercutting the inflated prices that older used vans commanded during the import ban. Used vehicle prices are now falling across the board.

MARKET CORRECTION: Toyota Lanka has imported a large fleet of the popular HiAce vans and is selling them for Rs. 21.5 million, undercutting the inflated prices that older used vans commanded during the import ban. Used vehicle prices are now falling across the board.

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The first official footage/pix of the Sri Lanka Navy rescuing 32 Iranian sailors who survived a US torpedo attack on IRIS Dena on March 4, 2026, about 19 nautical miles off Galle -- much closer to the shore than previously thought.

The first official footage/pix of the Sri Lanka Navy rescuing 32 Iranian sailors who survived a US torpedo attack on IRIS Dena on March 4, 2026, about 19 nautical miles off Galle -- much closer to the shore than previously thought.

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WARNING: Serious safety concerns have been raised over the new Suzuki Fronx (also sold as the Toyota Taisor). Popular in Sri Lanka for its relatively low price, the car has triggered warnings in Australia over rear seat belt failures and poor crash-test results.

WARNING: Serious safety concerns have been raised over the new Suzuki Fronx (also sold as the Toyota Taisor). Popular in Sri Lanka for its relatively low price, the car has triggered warnings in Australia over rear seat belt failures and poor crash-test results.

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Widely shared footage reportedly shows an East Asian man detained by passers-by after allegedly attempting to snatch a phone at Kollupitiya junction on Wednesday. Colombo Port City is reportedly a conduit for cyber scammers entering Sri Lanka.

Widely shared footage reportedly shows an East Asian man detained by passers-by after allegedly attempting to snatch a phone at Kollupitiya junction on Wednesday. Colombo Port City is reportedly a conduit for cyber scammers entering Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka Air Force shares this video of US C-130 aircraft ferrying supplies today to Anuradhapura, Ampara, and Jaffna, three areas already well served by road. The US 'big birds' can't reach the worst-hit central province, which is supplied by SLAF helicopters.

Sri Lanka Air Force shares this video of US C-130 aircraft ferrying supplies today to Anuradhapura, Ampara, and Jaffna, three areas already well served by road. The US 'big birds' can't reach the worst-hit central province, which is supplied by SLAF helicopters.

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Chinese-made 104 Foton busses bought by the government arrived last night. These are to be used for a "Metro Transit" service, with more expected to join the fleet.

Chinese-made 104 Foton busses bought by the government arrived last night. These are to be used for a "Metro Transit" service, with more expected to join the fleet.

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Sri Lanka founded the Siam Nikaya (Sect) in 1753 with monks from Thailand. 273 years later, 22 Sri Lankan monks have allegedly been caught with 112 kilos of Kush, a potent strain of cannabis, in a rather literal pursuit of “higher” enlightenment.

Sri Lanka founded the Siam Nikaya (Sect) in 1753 with monks from Thailand. 273 years later, 22 Sri Lankan monks have allegedly been caught with 112 kilos of Kush, a potent strain of cannabis, in a rather literal pursuit of “higher” enlightenment.

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Sri Lanka’s rupee will continue to slide against the US dollar (and other hard currencies) if the current trend of very high oil import prices continues, warns CBSL Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe, who is refusing to raise interest rates to stem the fall of the rupee.

Sri Lanka’s rupee will continue to slide against the US dollar (and other hard currencies) if the current trend of very high oil import prices continues, warns CBSL Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe, who is refusing to raise interest rates to stem the fall of the rupee.

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake exposes the “green” EV myth: charging at night adds 300 MW, powered by coal and diesel. He urges owners to unplug after 6 pm.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake exposes the “green” EV myth: charging at night adds 300 MW, powered by coal and diesel. He urges owners to unplug after 6 pm.

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At a CBSL discussion, Murtaza Jafferjee , one of the brightest brains in business and policy, questions CEB buying renewable energy from Adani at $0.826 without tender when going rate is under $0.06 . IMF governance report calls for open tenders to avoid corruption. Advocata Institute

At a CBSL discussion, Murtaza Jafferjee , one of the brightest brains in business and policy, questions CEB buying renewable energy from Adani at $0.826 without tender when going rate is under $0.06 . IMF governance report calls for open tenders to avoid corruption. Advocata Institute

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in a Jaguar for the official welcome by outgoing Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, whose successor is to be elected on Oct 14 or thereafter. Did the hosts provide the Jag, or did Sri Lanka opt for it when there are so many better Jap cars? #Lexus

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in a Jaguar for the official welcome by outgoing Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, whose successor is to be elected on Oct 14 or thereafter. Did the hosts provide the Jag, or did Sri Lanka opt for it when there are so many better Jap cars? #Lexus

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Sarath Fonseka, as Army Chief, never missed a chance to sing in public. Sri Lanka’s new Navy Chief, by contrast, looks almost professionally restrained. Still, the Navy band might want to keep itself ready. A polite round of applause, then, for Admiral Damian Fernando.

Sarath Fonseka, as Army Chief, never missed a chance to sing in public. Sri Lanka’s new Navy Chief, by contrast, looks almost professionally restrained. Still, the Navy band might want to keep itself ready. A polite round of applause, then, for Admiral Damian Fernando.

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COMEDY CENTRAL: Coverage of the Vietnamese monks’ peace walk is a fiasco for the Sri Lankan govt. Even Anura Kumara Dissanayake 's International Media & Strategic Communications Director Anuruddha Lokuhapuarachchi is chased off by police - apparently, Sirasa has “exclusive” rights.

COMEDY CENTRAL: Coverage of the Vietnamese monks’ peace walk is a fiasco for the Sri Lankan govt. Even Anura Kumara Dissanayake 's International Media & Strategic Communications Director Anuruddha Lokuhapuarachchi is chased off by police - apparently, Sirasa has “exclusive” rights.

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Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International arrested this morning 14 Chinese nationals who were trying to smuggle in cigarettes worth over 20 million rupees.

Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International arrested this morning 14 Chinese nationals who were trying to smuggle in cigarettes worth over 20 million rupees.

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CASINO ROYALE: Workers retrenched from NUWA casino are protesting outside John Keells’ flagship City of Dreams development. It appears a rival casino may be backing the agitation -- and the workers could end up as worthless chips in a high stakes battle.

CASINO ROYALE: Workers retrenched from NUWA casino are protesting outside John Keells’ flagship City of Dreams development. It appears a rival casino may be backing the agitation -- and the workers could end up as worthless chips in a high stakes battle.

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Toys are us: Not a dansala queue -- this is a toy frenzy. At the Jayewardene Centre near Town Hall, the line spills past the Air India building before doors even open, as adults scramble for toys at up to 90% off.

Toys are us: Not a dansala queue -- this is a toy frenzy. At the Jayewardene Centre near Town Hall, the line spills past the Air India building before doors even open, as adults scramble for toys at up to 90% off.

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