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Category: LOCAL

Netherlands to return treasures to Indonesia and Sri Lanka
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Netherlands to return treasures to Indonesia and Sri Lanka

The Netherlands is set to hand back hundreds of precious artefacts taken from Indonesia and Sri Lanka during its colonial…

byCeylon Independent10/07/2023
President brought Sri Lanka back to normal within one year – MP Aluthgamage
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President brought Sri Lanka back to normal within one year – MP Aluthgamage

In the wake of the world’s struggles, many countries collapsed and remained anarchic for many years, but President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s…

byCeylon Independent10/07/2023
Over 150,000 Sri Lankans left for overseas jobs so far in 2023
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Over 150,000 Sri Lankans left for overseas jobs so far in 2023

Over 150,000 Sri Lankans have left for overseas jobs so far this year, it was reported. Deputy General Manager of…

byCeylon Independent10/07/2023
Exams Dept starts calling for 2023 A/L exam applications till July 28
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Exams Dept starts calling for 2023 A/L exam applications till July 28

The Examinations Department announced that they have started calling for applications online for the 2023 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examinations,…

byCeylon Independent08/07/2023
Suicide attempt of suspect with open warrant foiled, arrested
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Suicide attempt of suspect with open warrant foiled, arrested

A 36-year-old suspect with a pending warrant against him was arrested while he was attempting to commit suicide after pouring…

byCeylon Independent08/07/2023
Danushka Gunathilaka seeks no jury after being accused of sexual assault
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Danushka Gunathilaka seeks no jury after being accused of sexual assault

Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka wants to avoid placing his fate in the hands of a jury when on…

byCeylon Independent07/07/2023
Analysis: A year later, Sri Lanka’s tentative economic recovery eludes the poor
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Analysis: A year later, Sri Lanka’s tentative economic recovery eludes the poor

(Reuters) – A year after angry Sri Lankans stormed the president’s residence and forced his ouster during a meltdown of…

byCeylon Independent06/07/2023
All set for TAAI Convention hosted by Sri Lanka Tourism
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All set for TAAI Convention hosted by Sri Lanka Tourism

The much awaited TAAI Convention 2023, hosted by the Travel Agents Association of India, in Collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism…

byCeylon Independent06/07/2023
CANADA DAY 2023 – message from the High Commissioner
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CANADA DAY 2023 – message from the High Commissioner

Message from the High Commissioner of Canada on the Occasion of Canada Day Colombo, July 1, 2023 Happy Canada Day!…

byCeylon Independent03/07/2023
Always stealing from Voiceless
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Always stealing from Voiceless

 

byCeylon Independent02/07/202303/07/2023

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EDITORIAL

PROOF IS SECONDARY WHEN POWER IS PRIMARY

byFaraz Shauketaly 05/05/202605/05/2026
FEATURED

A Generation For Sale: Inside Sri Lanka’s Expanding Drug Economy

byEditor 05/05/202605/05/2026
BUSINESSFEATURED

From Liquidation to Rehabilitation: The Real Impact of Sri Lanka’s New Insolvency Bill

byEditor 04/05/202604/05/2026
BUSINESSTOP STORY

NDB Bank Fraud: Good bye Joe “All the money may be gone”

byFaraz Shauketaly 04/05/202604/05/2026
ECONOMY

Production-led economy over mere IMF stabilization is a prerequisite for Sri Lanka.

byEditor 04/05/202604/05/2026
FEATUREDPOLITICS

AKD’S “10 CASES” COMMENT TRIGGERS POLITICAL FIRESTORM

byFaraz Shauketaly 04/05/202604/05/2026

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