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May 28, 2025
Modi warns Pakistan again: “Live a life of peace and eat your roti in calm, or my bullet is always ready”
In a fiery address from Bhuj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (26) delivered a powerful message to Pakistan and its people, warning that peace is a choice, but retaliation is certain if terrorism continues, according to Times of India (ToI) online report posted on May 26.
1 min
Acting IGP: Political involvement uncovered in recent underworld hits across the country
Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya has informed Parliament that police investigations have uncovered political involvement—at varying levels—in recent underworld killings and shooting incidents across the country.
1 min
India eyes cheap oil to refill strategic reserves amid geopolitical turmoil
With Brent crude falling to multi-year lows, New Delhi is mulling replenishing its strategic oil stockpiles. Tensions with Pakistan and global demand uncertainty have also added fresh urgency to India’s energy security push.
3 mins
Govt. urged to make Bimal face same legal acton as Rambukwella over questionable release of containers
RTI query on release of 323 containers under suspicious circumstances
2 mins
Canada to build second 'Tamil genocide' monument
Canada is planning to build a second \"Tamil genocide' monument.
2 mins
Israel, Ukraine fighting 'proxy wars' for the West – UK Tory leader
Israel's military operation against Hamas is a “proxy war” being waged on behalf of the UK, British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has claimed.
1 min
ONGC makes promising oil, gas discoveries in Mumbai offshore basin
India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has made promising offshore oil and gas discoveries in the Mumbai Offshore basin that could help augment production in the near future.
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Calls for restoration of democracy in Bangladesh grow amid worsening political crisis
IANS: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday warned that the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is set to worsen in the absence of any plan to hold elections in the near future.
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Sri Lanka plans vigorous campaign to attract Thai tourists
Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe said that promotion of Sri Lanka as a destination for Thai holidaymakers would be a top priority for her. Ambassador Edirisinghe said that she would go flat out to achieve that objective.
2 mins
Sri Lanka marks Int'l Tea Day with FAO at the UN in Geneva
The International Tea Day, which fell on 21 May, was marked for the first time in Geneva at a special event co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Liaison Office, under the theme \"Tea for Better Lives.
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Final lot of 400,000 polycarbonate cards for issuance of e-NIC procured
The final 400,000 polycarbonate cards procured by the Department of Registration of Persons to implement the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) project would be delivered by the end of June, M.S.P. Suriyapperuma, Director General of the Department of Registration of Persons, told Biometric Update.
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Lankan economic crisis finds a mirror in Tamil cinema's latest hit
In a powerful convergence of art and reality, Tourist Family, the breakout Tamil film of 2025, is shedding light on the ongoing Sri Lankan economic crisis through the lens of intimate storytelling, said the Filmfare yesterday.
2 mins
MP Senarathna appointed Chair of SOC on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation
Member of Parliament (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna, representing the National People's Power, was elected as the Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, parliament announced yesterday (27)
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Jim Brown Nagar model village built with Indian grant support handed over to beneficiaries
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Deputy Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing T. B. Sarath on May 26 jointly inaugurated and handed over Jim Brown Nagar Model Village in Mannar to the 24 beneficiary families.
1 min
The hidden costs of parcel clearance in Sri Lanka
Last week, I received a registered letter with a bundle of forms informing me that an overseas parcel addressed to me had arrived but was being held by Customs. I immediately knew it was a journal containing one of my research articles.
4 mins
Jairam Ramesh's 'THE LIGHT OF ASIA: the poem that defined THE BUDDHA' - III
For the twenty-two-year-old Anagarika Dharmapala, his encounter with the fifty-four-year-old Sir Edwin Arnold proved to be a pivotal moment in his life as a Buddhist revivalist and international Buddhist missionary (of his own characteristic Buddhist model).
8 mins
Electricity, renewables, irregularities and resignations
Dr. Siyambalapitiya
2 mins
Bread, Guns and Five-Year Plans
When Bread and work were hard to get
1 min
Commemorating centennial of quantum revolution: 2025 - International Year of Quantum Science
The General Assembly of the United Nations, adopting a proposal by the delegation of Ghana, declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ).
9 mins
IMF medicine too bitter to swallow: NPP faces tough choices
The Japanese Ambassador in Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, emphasised the importance and the responsibility on the part of Sri Lanka to implement the IMF formula.
3 mins
HNB crossing has transformative, green impact on share market
CSE trading was extremely bullish yesterday due to a notable crossing in HNB to the tune of Rs 13.9 billion.
2 mins
“A fresh culinary chapter at Dickwella Resort & Spa”
You haven't truly experienced Sri Lanka until you've visited Dickwella.
1 min
Alibaba.com's export strategist to guide Sri Lankan SMEs on expanding global footprint
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a special session on May 29th featuring a high-level executive from Alibaba.com, aimed at helping Sri Lankan Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) expand their global footprint and tap into new overseas markets.
1 min
Dialog Enterprise elevates Ceylinco's digital infrastructure with advanced SD-WAN solution.
Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, has reinforced its leadership in enterprise networking with the successful deployment of a cutting-edge SD-WAN solution for Ceylinco General Insurance.
1 min
Mahindra Ideal Finance delivers strong FY25 results with 111% growth in disbursements and 41% surge in profits
One of Sri Lanka's fastest growing finance companies, Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL), posted robust top and bottom-line performance for the financial year ended 31 March 2025.
1 min
Macktiles Lanka marks major milestone with opening of 50th showroom in Ratmalana
Macktiles Lanka, one of Sri Lanka’s premier tile manufacturers, announces the opening of its 50th showroom, located at 131, Galle Road, Ratmalana. This significant milestone highlights the brand's continued growth and unwavering commitment to offering high-quality, innovative tile solutions to customers across the island.
1 min
COYLE welcomes new chairman Manjula Wijesundara: Ushering in a ‘Year of International Growth’
The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) announces the appointment of Manjula Wijesundara as its new Chairman for the year 2025/26.
2 mins
Sri Lankan fighters shine at International Thai Martial Arts Festival
The Sri Lankan national team returned home in triumph after a spectacular performance at the 7th International and Thai Martial Arts Games and Festival, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from May 17 to 22.
1 min
Top-two is half job done' - The message driving Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer had something significant to say in the team meeting before their clash against Mumbai Indians.
4 mins
Danger of playing your own doc
In an era dominated by internet access and self-help culture, the temptation to diagnose and treat oneself without consulting a medical professional has grown significantly.
2 mins
Gilgeous-Alexander puts Thunder on brink of NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced a stunning performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves to move within one win of the NBA Finals.
1 min
Azarenka through with 48-minute 'double bagel' win
Victoria Azarenka raced into the second round of the French Open with a 48-minute 'double bagel' victory over Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer.
1 min
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出版社: Upali Newspapers
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言語: English
発行頻度: Daily
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