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Is Rishi Sunak the right person to lead the UK?
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Is Rishi Sunak the right person to lead the UK?

Rishi Sunak has secured the backing of Conservative Party MPs to become the United Kingdom’s new prime minister. The 42-year-old’s rival, Penny…

byCeylon Independent25/10/2022
Rishi Sunak: A quick guide to the UK’s next prime minister
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Rishi Sunak: A quick guide to the UK’s next prime minister

The former chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to be prime minister. Here’s what you need to know about him. He’s…

byCeylon Independent25/10/2022
Rishi Sunak to become the next UK prime minister after months of turbulence
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Rishi Sunak to become the next UK prime minister after months of turbulence

Rishi Sunak will become Britain’s next prime minister after he won the race on Monday to lead the Conservative Party,…

byCeylon Independent24/10/2022
Child electrocuted during Katina Perahera
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Child electrocuted during Katina Perahera

A 17-year old child who was performing with fire (Gini Bola) at a Katina Perahera had died when he had…

byCeylon Independent24/10/2022
First ever Miss Sri Lanka New York beauty pageant ends in brawl
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First ever Miss Sri Lanka New York beauty pageant ends in brawl

A video of a brawl reportedly breaking out at the first ever Miss Sri Lanka New York beauty pageant which…

byCeylon Independent24/10/202224/10/2022
Partial solar eclipse visible in Sri Lanka tomorrow
LOCALLocalMain Story

Partial solar eclipse visible in Sri Lanka tomorrow

A partial solar eclipse will be visible in many parts of Sri Lanka tomorrow, during  sunset. The eclipse will also…

byCeylon Independent24/10/2022
Presidential Pardon for several LTTE inmates
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Presidential Pardon for several LTTE inmates

Several prisoners who were convicted of engaging in activities related to the LTTE have been granted presidential pardons, spokesman for…

byCeylon Independent24/10/2022
Rain to continue: 7 districts to get over 100 mm rain
LOCALLocalMain Story

Rain to continue: 7 districts to get over 100 mm rain

Heavy showers over 100 mm expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara districts courtesy newswire

byCeylon Independent24/10/2022
22A a ‘great victory’ for those who value democracy: Karu
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22A a ‘great victory’ for those who value democracy: Karu

National Movement for Social Justice Chairman and former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya in a statement said the approval of 22nd Amendment…

byCeylon Independent24/10/2022
Two top cops issued summons over blocking 10 October protest
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Two top cops issued summons over blocking 10 October protest

Assistant Superintendent of Police Nalinda Dilruk and Superintendent of Police Roshan Dias were issued summons by Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina…

byCeylon Independent24/10/2022

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