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A spate of cyber-attacks that hit supermarket chains across at least 10 European countries on Monday has prompted European Union officials to warn of a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain. Supermarkets ha

Seven passenger planes across Europe, two of which departed from the UK, have been inspected following a series of suspected bomb threats. Two Ryanair flights, one originating from Dublin and the other from Lisbon, were

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Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente has resigned – six days after the high-speed train collision in which at least 69 people were killed and dozens injured. He announced his decision in Congress, after giving evidenc

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the “The Value of Vision – Global Summit for Eye Health and Exhibition” and the Commonwealth Leaders and CEOs’ Summit on 2 November 2026, during her official visit to

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It has been planned to implement waterfront environment development projects for the coastal and marine-related Hamilton Canal, Negombo Lagoon, and the surrounding waterfront environment in the Western Province as a natu

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Approval has been granted at the cabinet meeting held on 15-09-2026 to implement a project for the construction of a building with modern facilities for the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna. Accord

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The European Union has agreed to implement a project to promote sustainable practices between the European Union and Sri Lanka. It is expected to achieve the objectives of strengthening the sustainable trade relationship

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 November 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the  Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the e

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By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Chief Justice Sarath Nanda Silva yesterday (03) warned that the Protection of State from Terrorism Bill (PSTB) could be utilised against those opposed to the government. They could be brand

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Tensions flared in Parliament yesterday as Opposition MPs staged a protest against the rejection of a no-confidence motion against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, with some MPs attempting to seize the ceremonial mace.