Colombo, 17 March: Sri Lanka has announced a four-day work week for public institutions, declaring Wednesdays a holiday in a bid to…
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WorldSri LankaUnited States
Sri Lanka to repatriate bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US submarine strike
Colombo, 13 March: Sri Lanka is preparing to return the remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed when an Iranian naval vessel was…
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South AsiaWorld
Iran warship docks in Kochi after technical issues; another vessel torpedoed near Sri Lanka
by Priya Singhby Priya SinghNew Delhi, Mar 7: India allowed an Iranian naval vessel to dock at the southern port city of Kochi after Tehran sought…
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South AsiaWorld
Sri Lanka evacuates 208 crew from Iranian ship after US sinks frigate near its coast
by Priya Singhby Priya SinghColombo, Mar 6: Sri Lanka on Thursday took control of an Iranian naval vessel after evacuating more than 200 crew members, a…
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Colombo, Jan 10: Sri Lanka’s stock market ended the week on a firm footing on Friday, extending its upward momentum for a…
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Colombo, Jan 10: The second Twenty20 International between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was abandoned without play after persistent rain rendered conditions unfit…
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South AsiaGamingSri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s gambling tax overhaul raises costs, tightens compliance
by Harish Duaby Harish DuaColombo, Jan 09: Sri Lanka has rolled out sweeping changes to its gambling tax regime, sharply raising licence fees and shifting to…
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Colombo, Jan 9: Authorities have issued an urgent public advisory as an intensifying weather system over the Bay of Bengal poses a…
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Andhra PradeshIndia
Low-pressure area over Bay to bring rain, strong winds to Andhra Pradesh: IMD
by Sonam Kumariby Sonam KumariAmaravati, Jan 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast light to moderate rainfall across Andhra Pradesh over the next three…
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Colombo, Jan 8: Sri Lanka’s health authorities have stepped up surveillance and preventive measures amid growing concerns of a dengue outbreak following…