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Do we really want to see the rupee fall to 370 or 400 against the dollar again?
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Do we really want to see the rupee fall to 370 or 400 against the dollar again?

Questioning whether the public wants to see the rupee fall to Rs. 370 or Rs. 400 against the dollar again,…

byCeylon Independent02/09/2024
NPP plans to dissolve Parliament on Sept 22 – MP Harini
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NPP plans to dissolve Parliament on Sept 22 – MP Harini

National People’s Power (NPP) MP Harini Amarasuriya says the NPP intends to dissolve Parliament on September 22, utilizing constitutional provisions…

byCeylon Independent02/09/2024
Watch : Namal Rajapaksa’s election manifesto unveiled
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Watch : Namal Rajapaksa’s election manifesto unveiled

The election manifesto of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa was unveiled at an event in Colombo…

byCeylon Independent02/09/2024
Patali questions JVP leaders double standards on Private universities
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Patali questions JVP leaders double standards on Private universities

United National Front leader Patali Champika Ranawaka has criticized Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leaders for sending their children to private…

byCeylon Independent01/09/2024
“A vote for Sajith is a vote for Anura” President Ranil
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“A vote for Sajith is a vote for Anura” President Ranil

President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted that Sajith and Anura, who previously fled in fear of the economic crisis, now have the…

byCeylon Independent01/09/2024
Indigo begins direct flights between Jaffna & Chennai
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Indigo begins direct flights between Jaffna & Chennai

IndiGo, India’s leading airline, takes off to its newest international destination, Jaffna starting today. Jaffna is IndiGo’s second destination in…

byCeylon Independent01/09/2024
Sri Lanka Public & Bank holidays for 2025 gazetted
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Sri Lanka Public & Bank holidays for 2025 gazetted

The government has issued a Gazette notification declaring the public and bank holidays for the year 2025. The Gazette notification…

byCeylon Independent01/09/2024
TNA’s main party ITAK to support Sajith Premadasa
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TNA’s main party ITAK to support Sajith Premadasa

The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has decided to support SJB Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa at the upcoming Presidential Election.…

byCeylon Independent01/09/2024
From “People-Friendly” to “Friends-Friendly” – Democratic Governance in South Asia
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From “People-Friendly” to “Friends-Friendly” – Democratic Governance in South Asia

The people’s uprising in Bangladesh against the Sheikh Hasina government has become an eye-opener for South Asia. It may mark…

byCeylon Independent01/09/2024
“Don’t repeat the same mistake” President tells Sajith & Anura
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“Don’t repeat the same mistake” President tells Sajith & Anura

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that in this year’s presidential election, the people must decide whether they want to create a…

byCeylon Independent01/09/2024

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