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PM’s office responds to allegations regarding the cancellation of the IYSSE Lecture at Peradeniya University. The Office of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, …
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Myanmar’s military regime to free nearly 6,000 prisoners in amnesty. Myanmar’s military rulers will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty to mark the country’s 77 …
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Why Bachelor of Arts and no Spinsters …, LSE degrees and titles, again? Three matters concerning universities. The eminent botanist Dr. Upatissa Pethiyagoda asked (17/12) why …
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The dawn of the New Year 2025 last week, with a new president and a new government enjoying what is... Thursday 2nd January, 2025 New Year messages are usually run-of-the-mill …
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India need a win in Sydney to stay in contention for WTC final. South Africa’s nail-biting two wicket win against Pakistan in Centurion has confirmed their place in June’s World Test …
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Reducing big power rivalries should be top priority in 2025. At present big power tensions are working out mainly at the level of rhetoric but if the international community fails to reduce …
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Republicans’ most lethal political weapon – A father’s love for his son. Pete Hegseth Defense Secretary confirmation likely – Thanks, mom by Vijaya Chandrasoma The Republicans, not …
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The E-Traffic app, introduced by the Sri Lankan police on Wednesday (01), would be available on the Apple App Store... During the lunch break on the second day, Rohit Sharma cleared the …
Lanka’s sex workers face false charges: Women’s collective
By APSARA RODRIGO ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s sex workers have faced fundamental rights violations including unlawful detention and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, a …
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Boland takes four as India fold for 185 after batting on green top