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SL vs BAN Highlights, 1st ODI: Spinners, Asalanka Power Sri Lanka to Dominant Win vs Bangladesh

Sports · Colombo

SL vs BAN Highlights, 1st ODI: Spinners, Asalanka Power Sri Lanka to Dominant Win vs Bangladesh

67% Right coverage: 6 sources

SL vs BAN: Get all the highlights from the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh which happened in Colombo.See the Story

In third South Asia launch, Starlink now in Sri Lanka

Elon Musk · Sri Lanka

In third South Asia launch, Starlink now in Sri Lanka

60% Right coverage: 5 sources

Starlink satellite internet now available in Sri Lanka, with competitive pricing and regulatory approvals in progress for neighboring countries.See the Story

Maureen Hingert Dies: ‘Gunmen From Laredo’, ‘The King And I’ Actor Was 88

Colombo · Colombo

Maureen Hingert Dies: ‘Gunmen From Laredo’, ‘The King And I’ Actor Was 88

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Maureen Hingert, who represented Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in the 1955 Miss Universe pageant and went on to become an actor in such films as Gunmen From Laredo and The King and I as well as several 1950s TV series, died June 30 at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, Calif.. She was 88. Her death was announced on Facebook July 1 by Sri Lankan actress and Angela Seneviratne. Maureen Neliya Ballard was born on January 9, 1937, in Columbo, Ceylon, to …See the Story

IMF to Provide Sri Lanka $350 Million After Fourth Review of Bailout

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The facility helped Sri Lanka revive its bankrupt economy by building its reserves and successfully negotiating debt restructuring with external creditorsIMF · Sri Lanka See the Story

IND vs ENG: From Prince to King! Shubman Gill Breaks Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar Records

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SL vs BAN 2025, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Report: Host captain never got the support he needed in the first ODI in ColomboSachin Tendulkar · Colombo See the Story

HRCSL Raises Alarm Over Deaths in Police Custody and Human Rights Violations in Schools - LNW Lanka News Web

Chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), Nimal Punchihewa, has revealed that 49 individuals have died in police custody between 2020 and March 2025, with an additional 30 deaths occurring during confrontations involving the Police. He described these figures as deeply concerning, especially as the Police are entrusted with the duty of upholding law and order—not violating it. Punchihewa made these remarks at a human rights a…Kandy · Kandy Read Article

Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses Rs. 1 Trillion in Revenue in First Half of 2025 - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka Customs has generated over Rs. 1 trillion in revenue during the first six months of 2025, according to Media Spokesperson and Additional Director General of Customs Seevali Arukgoda. Speaking at a media briefing held today (July 3) in Colombo, Arukgoda expressed confidence that the annual revenue target of Rs. 2.115 trillion set by the government for this year is well within reach, given the current progress. He attributed this strong …Colombo · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka Aims for Debt Repayment Capability by 2028, Says Minister Lalkantha - LNW Lanka News Web

Agriculture, Land, Irrigation and Livestock Minister K. D. Lalkantha stated that the Government is committed to achieving debt repayment capability by 2028, while staying on course with the reform programme agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Addressing the media yesterday (July 3) following a special District Development Committee meeting held at the Kandy District Secretariat, the Minister emphasised that the current econom…Agriculture · Kandy Read Article

Government to Crack Down on Harmful Plastic Products Endangering Children’s Health - LNW Lanka News Web

The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development has announced plans to appoint a special expert committee to investigate and report on plastic-based products in the market that pose health risks to children. Addressing a media briefing in Colombo yesterday, the Minister stated that decisive action will be taken within the next two months to prevent the circulation of such hazardous plastic items, particularly those use…Colombo · Colombo Read Article

President Launches 'Praja Shakthi' Programme to Eradicate Rural Poverty Through Community Empowerment - LNW Lanka News Web

The Government today officially launched the ‘Praja Shakthi’ National Programme, a comprehensive initiative aimed at eradicating rural poverty through community empowerment and targeted development interventions. The launch ceremony took place at Temple Trees under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The ‘Praja Shakthi’ programme is designed to operate under an integrated and inclusive organizational structure, aligning with the…Poverty · Colombo Read Article

Batticaloa set for enhanced transportation services

A special District Development Committee meeting was held yesterday (July 2) at the Batticaloa District Secretariat to address long-standing issues in public transport and highways in the district. The meeting was led by Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, who also serves as the Chairman of the Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee. He was joined by Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviat…Batticaloa · Batticaloa See the Story

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