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April 5, 2026
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State Patronage for “Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka”
COLOMBO) – A discussion on providing state patronage for the “Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka” was held yesterday (02) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of a group of Venerable monks who undertook a 110-day peace walk across 10 states from Texas to Washington in the United States. The discussion was...
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April 5, 2026
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16 Villages in Matara to Be Developed Under New Productivity Model Programme
COLOMBO : Under the “Deya Nanwana Sapiri Gamak” community productivity model programme, plans are underway to develop 16 villages in the Matara District, says Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti. The Minister made these remarks while attending a programme recently at the Matara District Secretariat to brief community leaders and government officials on the...
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April 5, 2026
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GMOA Strike Cripples Hospital Services
COLOMBO : Patients are facing severe disruptions as the strike by the Government Medical Officers’ Association continues, leaving many without treatment. GMOA Secretary, Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, said the strike, in protest of the transfer process, spares children’s hospitals, maternity hospitals, cancer hospitals, military hospitals, kidney disease hospitals, and mental health institutions. He added that the...
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April 5, 2026
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Pedal Power Over Petrol – A Practical Solution to Save Fuel
Reader’s View COLOMBO : With a looming fuel crisis, the question is simple—why are we not using bicycles more? For short-distance travel, those who can cycle should make the shift immediately. Even a modest transition can lead to substantial national fuel savings. This is not merely an option—it is a practical necessity in difficult times.The...
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April 4, 2026
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Trinity beats Royal to clinch President’s Trophy for the first time in 15 years
COLOMBO : Reigning league champions Trinity College Kandy thrashed Royal College Colombo 58-26 in the finals to clinch the 2026 President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Knock-Out Rugby Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo this evening (04). Trinity led 27-12 at lemons. This is the first occasion Trinity claimed the President’s Trophy since 2011.
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