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Israel attacks Syria
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Israel attacks Syria

The Israeli army has launched air attacks on the Syrian Defence Ministry and near the presidential palace in the capital,…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2025
President calls for a more strategic approach for sports development
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President calls for a more strategic approach for sports development

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need for the Ministry of Sports and Sports Associations to collaborate on joint…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2025
Former UPFA PS member sentenced to death
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Former UPFA PS member sentenced to death

Former United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) member of the Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha, Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Wasantha, alias Alibaby, has been sentenced…

byCeylon Independent17/07/2025
The Daily News Line by Faraz
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The Daily News Line by Faraz

News Line

byCeylon Independent16/07/2025
Sri Lanka Signs SAR 517 Million Debt Restructuring Deal with Saudi Fund
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Sri Lanka Signs SAR 517 Million Debt Restructuring Deal with Saudi Fund

Sri Lanka reached a key milestone in its external debt restructuring efforts today with the signing of Bilateral Amendatory Loan…

byCeylon Independent14/07/2025
Saudi supported Wayamba University Township project inaugurated
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Saudi supported Wayamba University Township project inaugurated

The Wayamba University Township Development Project was officially inaugurated today, marking a significant milestone in educational collaboration between the Kingdom…

byCeylon Independent14/07/2025
Fonseka says SJB will come down to 1 million votes next time
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Fonseka says SJB will come down to 1 million votes next time

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka says the opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will only secure around 01 million votes in the…

byCeylon Independent14/07/2025
Colombo Uni to launch nationwide movement for UN World Tourism Day 2025
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Colombo Uni to launch nationwide movement for UN World Tourism Day 2025

The University of Colombo is set to mark the United Nations World Tourism Day 2025 with a nationwide movement that…

byCeylon Independent14/07/2025
Gold-plated T-56 rifle : Duminda Dissanayake granted bail
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Gold-plated T-56 rifle : Duminda Dissanayake granted bail

The Colombo High Court has ordered the release of former Minister of Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake, who was arrested and remanded…

byCeylon Independent14/07/2025
Rajitha Senaratne files anticipatory bail to prevent arrest
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Rajitha Senaratne files anticipatory bail to prevent arrest

Former minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, seeking to prevent his arrest…

byCeylon Independent14/07/2025

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