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Veil of uncertainty covering naked truth behind death of schoolgirl
LocalLOCALMain Story

Veil of uncertainty covering naked truth behind death of schoolgirl

The death of the 16-year-old girl in Kalutara has been mired in controversy. With various allegations, suspicions and assumptions, the…

byCeylon Independent27/05/2023
Dasun Shanaka hasn’t lived up to even 1% of expectations in IPL, Virendar Sehwag says
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Dasun Shanaka hasn’t lived up to even 1% of expectations in IPL, Virendar Sehwag says

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag said that Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka’s returns for the Gujarat Titans in this season’s…

byCeylon Independent27/05/2023
India official drains entire dam to retrieve phone
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

India official drains entire dam to retrieve phone

A government official in India has been suspended after he ordered a reservoir to be drained to retrieve his phone.…

byCeylon Independent27/05/2023
From mangoes to luxury watches, Indians look to offload 2,000-rupee notes
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

From mangoes to luxury watches, Indians look to offload 2,000-rupee notes

 (Reuters) – Indians are stepping up purchases of daily essentials, and even premium branded goods, using the soon-to-be-withdrawn 2,000-rupee ($24.46)…

byCeylon Independent24/05/2023
Hotel price war hots up as tourist arrivals increase
LOCALLocalMain Story

Hotel price war hots up as tourist arrivals increase

Sri Lanka’s hotel sector is unable to fully reap the benefit of the increasing tourist arrivals as industry players have…

byCeylon Independent24/05/2023
“My gut feeling is that I won’t be removed” PUCSL Chief on parliamentary vote
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

“My gut feeling is that I won’t be removed” PUCSL Chief on parliamentary vote

The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake expressed confidence that he will not be…

byCeylon Independent24/05/2023
Concept for a Northern Development Authority
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Concept for a Northern Development Authority

The concept mirrors the southern development authority act and details specifics relevant to the Northern Province. It is on a…

byCeylon Independent22/05/2023
Sri Lanka records highest single-day COVID-19 cases & deaths for 2023
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Sri Lanka records highest single-day COVID-19 cases & deaths for 2023

The highest daily tally of COVID-19 patients and fatalities was reported on Saturday (20), registering 15 confirmed cases and three…

byCeylon Independent22/05/2023
G7 takes stand against China’s “economic coercion”
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

G7 takes stand against China’s “economic coercion”

As the G7 leaders sent a strong message to Russia by inviting Volodymyr Zelensky to Hiroshima, another rival was also…

byCeylon Independent22/05/2023
El Salvador stadium crush leaves at least nine dead
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

El Salvador stadium crush leaves at least nine dead

At least nine people have died after a crush at a football stadium in El Salvador’s capital, San Salvador, officials…

byCeylon Independent21/05/2023

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