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Sarath Fonseka to run as independent for presidential elections

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Sarath Fonseka to run as independent for presidential elections - Srilanka Weekly
Former Army Commander, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, has decided to contest in the upcoming Presidential election as an independent candidate,… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co...
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May 22, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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Sri Lanka launches probe into alleged ISIS links of youngsters arrested in India

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Sri Lanka launches probe into alleged ISIS links of youngsters arrested in India - Srilanka Weekly
Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence has initiated an urgent investigation into four Sri Lankan individuals suspected of being linked to ISIS,… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/sr...
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May 21, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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Diplomats in Canada in tough spot over arrest of four Tamils over war dead commemoration

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Diplomats in Canada in tough spot over arrest of four Tamils over war dead commemoration - Srilanka Weekly
The recent detention of four Tamils in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province for commemorating war dead has placed Sri Lankan diplomats… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/diplomats-in...
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May 20, 2024 at 10:07 AM
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Resumption of India-Sri Lanka ferry service delayed indefinitely due to technical shortcoming

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Resumption of India-Sri Lanka ferry service delayed indefinitely due to technical shortcoming - Srilanka Weekly
The resumption of the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and the Kankesanthurai region near Jaffna in the Northern… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/resum...
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May 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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Usain Bolt: A fast track to T20 cricket

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Usain Bolt: A fast track to T20 cricket - Srilanka Weekly
Usain Bolt, the legendary sprinter who clinched eight Olympic gold medals, recently disclosed his deep-seated affinity for T20 cricket, labeling… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly....
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May 17, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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Forces on alert to stop Tamils from commemorating LTTE members who died in conflict

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Forces on alert to stop Tamils from commemorating LTTE members who died in conflict - Srilanka Weekly
The security forces have been placed on high alert in the northern and eastern regions to counter attempts to commemorate… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/forces-on-alert-t...
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May 16, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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Health experts call for caution as influenza cases spike  

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Health experts call for caution as influenza cases spike   - Srilanka Weekly
Health experts are urging the public to beware of symptoms related to the surge of influenza. The symptoms like fever,… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/health-experts-call-...
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May 15, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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Government to triple investment target, anticipates over £2 billion inflow
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Government to triple investment target, anticipates over £2 billion inflow - Srilanka Weekly
State Minister Dilum Amunugama announced confidence in exceeding 2024 investment goals, citing improved investor sentiment, the government aims to target… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilan...
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May 14, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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Japan urges swift debt restructuring for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

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Japan urges swift debt restructuring for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery - Srilanka Weekly
Japan’s foreign minister emphasised the critical importance of Sri Lanka’s economic revival for stability in the Indo-Pacific region during discussions… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilanka...
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May 13, 2024 at 10:05 AM
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Policy changes post-elections can deter the economic recovery: Central bank chief

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Policy changes post-elections can deter the economic recovery: Central bank chief - Srilanka Weekly
The impending presidential elections later this year could impede Sri Lanka’s tentative recovery from its severe economic crisis, cautioned the… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.c...
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May 10, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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Sri Lanka wins Asia Rugby Men’s Championship Division 1 title

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Sri Lanka wins Asia Rugby Men’s Championship Division 1 title - Srilanka Weekly
The Sri Lankan rugby team won their fourth Asia Rugby Men’s Championship Division 1 title after a 45-7 win over… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/sri-lanka-wins-asia-rugby-m...
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May 9, 2024 at 12:16 PM
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Government approves deal with Indian company Adani for wind power stations

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Government approves deal with Indian company Adani for wind power stations - Srilanka Weekly
The government on Tuesday (7) approved a deal with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s renewable energy wing Adani Green to develop… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/governmen...
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May 8, 2024 at 12:37 PM
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Foreign firms to continue visa operations at Colombo Airport despite protests

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Foreign firms to continue visa operations at Colombo Airport despite protests - Srilanka Weekly
The immigration authorities on Sunday (5) said the foreign companies facilitating visa services for travellers at the Bandaranaike International Airport… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilank...
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May 7, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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Pakistan’s ICUBE-Q satellite joins China’s lunar exploration mission

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Pakistan's ICUBE-Q satellite joins China's lunar exploration mission - Srilanka Weekly
Pakistan’s inaugural lunar satellite mission has commenced alongside China’s Chang’e-6 probe, marking a significant step in the country’s space exploration… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.sril...
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May 6, 2024 at 11:18 AM
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Finance Minister announces gains of Sri Lanka rupee for first time after 2022

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Finance Minister announces gains of Sri Lanka rupee for first time after 2022 - Srilanka Weekly
Sri Lanka’s rupee, battered by economic crises since 2022, is now rebounding against major currencies, according to State Minister for… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/fina...
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May 5, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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Sri Lankan visa most expensive among Asian tourist destinations, industry worried

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Sri Lankan visa most expensive among Asian tourist destinations, industry worried - Srilanka Weekly
Tourism stakeholders in Sri Lanka are alarmed by recent changes in visa processing, citing exorbitant costs and a convoluted application… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/sr...
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May 4, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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Wickremesinghe urges parties to work together for country’s economic stability

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Wickremesinghe urges parties to work together for country's economic stability - Srilanka Weekly
As the country grapples with the issue of economic stability, President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged political parties, including the Samagi Jana… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.c...
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May 3, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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Passenger ferry from Kangesanthurai to India will resume on May 13

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Passenger ferry from Kangesanthurai to India will resume on May 13 - Srilanka Weekly
The international passenger services from Kangesanthurai in the northern part of Sri Lanka, Jaffna and India’s southern part location Nagapattinam… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekl...
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May 2, 2024 at 11:26 AM
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Government ‘indecisive’ about policy to privatise national carrier, Sri Lankan Airlines

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Government 'indecisive' about policy to privatise national carrier, Sri Lankan Airlines - Srilanka Weekly
The government is contemplating adopting an open skies policy alongside plans to privatise its national carrier, Sri Lankan Airlines. The… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/g...
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April 30, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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Bottom-placed Bengaluru end losing streak with win over Hyderabad

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Bottom-placed Bengaluru end losing streak with win over Hyderabad - Srilanka Weekly
In an IPL showdown on Thursday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, positioned at the bottom of the league table, triumphed over Sunrisers… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/bottom-...
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April 29, 2024 at 9:48 AM
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Comment: North-south splits in India make BJP’s majority hard to predict

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Comment: North-south splits in India make BJP’s majority hard to predict - Srilanka Weekly
ALTHOUGH almost everyone says prime minister Narendra Modi will be elected for a third term with a huge majority in… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/comment-north-south-spl...
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April 26, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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Stoinis century takes Lucknow to six-wicket win over Chennai

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Stoinis century takes Lucknow to six-wicket win over Chennai - Srilanka Weekly
Lucknow Super Giants registered a big win over Chennai Super Kings as Marcus Stoinis led the charge with an unbeaten… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/stoinis-century-takes-...
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April 25, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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Gosling’s upcoming film ‘The Fall Guy’ faces controversy over a Heard-Depp joke

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Gosling’s upcoming film ‘The Fall Guy’ faces controversy over a Heard-Depp joke - Srilanka Weekly
Early viewers of Ryan Gosling’s upcoming film The Fall Guy are expressing concerns about a particular joke in the movie that references… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.srilankaweekly.co.uk/gos...
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April 24, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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‘Felt very self-critical, had mom-guilt’: Alia Bhatt opens up about mental health struggles

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April 23, 2024 at 10:13 AM
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Climate watchdog chief criticises Sunak’s ‘backward’ steps

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April 22, 2024 at 11:46 AM