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Sri Lanka’s Colombo Metro Transit bus network is expected to be fully operational from September, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has announced.

The Minister shared the planned route map, showing a network of services connecting Colombo with several key suburbs and transport hubs.

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Sri Lanka's fastest man Yupun Abeykoon retires, saying frustration—not ability—ended his career.

He says poor facilities, lack of support, and years of unanswered pleas left him with no choice despite believing he could compete for another Olympics. 🇱🇰

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More than half of Sri Lankans say their household economic situation has worsened over the past year, according to a nationwide survey by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA).

The survey of 1,240 respondents across all 25 districts found that 51.4% reported their household economy had deteriorated, while 30.3% said it remained the same and 18.2% said it had improved.

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Shanaka’s half-century takes Sri Lanka to 168/7 against Bangladesh in Asia Cup

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Never mistake kindness for weakness‼️‼️

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Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has said that his late father’s greatest wish was to see him become a successful cricketer and wear the national colours, and he remains determined to honor that dream.

Wellalage, who briefly returned home during the Asia Cup following his father’s sudden passing, made these remarks before leaving Sri Lanka again this morning (20) to rejoin his teammates.

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Friday Night Lights

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National Cyber Security Operations Centre, inaugurated yesterday, will provide 24-hour monitoring of 37 institutions managing critical digital infrastructure, including the Department of Immigration and Emigration, the Department of Motor Traffic and the Department of Inland Revenue, in order to identify and respond to potential cyber-attacks

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Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a cannabis plantation that was discovered within the Udawalawe National Park yesterday during a patrol conducted by wildlife officers from the Panahaduwa Site Protection Office.

D: https://t.co/RiCqRIKLuj

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a reminder

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real talk

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Army Lt. Col. arrested over supplying ammunition to underworld figure https://t.co/jQppC2LSmq

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said when the law is fair to all, those with guilty consciences panic because they know they are criminals and fraudsters. “No matter the noise, this journey will not be reversed. If my government does not do this, no government ever will.”

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At least 20 people were killed, including five journalists, by an Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza.

Two shells hit the hospital in quick succession - the second exploding as journalists and rescue workers arrived at the scene.

The UN said the killing of journalists should shock the world into demanding accountability and justice. The Israeli military said it regretted 'any harm to uninvolved individuals'.

Warning: this report contains distressing scenes.

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dear brother;

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Chemmani excavations reopen wounds — and questions https://t.co/c4wKr11rnb

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10 years ago today, a fabulous international career came to an end for Kumar Sangakkara

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Galle police and transport authorities carried out an operation to remove unauthorized vehicle modifications posing risks to passengers and pedestrians. Buses and three-wheelers among those issued prohibition notices. 🚔