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November 16, 2026
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Two Houthi drones intercepted in Makkah region
RIYADH: Two drones launched by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis were intercepted and destroyed in the Makkah region, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said on Sunday afternoon. Two drones were also intercepted and destroyed in the Madinah region, the coalition’s spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said in separate statements. Early on Sunday, the coalition said...
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November 16, 2026
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High Court order on CIABOC revision petition against Namal’s bail is on Wednesday, Nov. 18
COLOMBO : o – Colombo High Court Judge Lal Bandara Ranasinghe today ordered that its decision on the revision petition filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, seeking to revoke the bail granted to MP Namal Rajapaksa by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on November 3, 2026, in connection with the Krrish deal...
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November 16, 2026
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7,000 doctors to be employed over next three years – Health Minister
COLOMBO : Approximately 7,000 doctors are expected to be recruited into the health service over the next three years, Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced. The Health Minister said the recruitment programme would be carried out after reviewing existing vacancies in hospitals, as well as staff retirements and vacancies arising from the deaths...
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November 16, 2026
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MICH Hosts 73rd Annual Competition and Prize-Giving Ceremony
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The Moors Islamic Cultural Home (MICH) hosted its 73rd Annual Meelad Competition Celebration and Prize-Giving Ceremony at the A.A.M. Marleen Hall, Her Highness Sheikha Fathima Building, Lily Avenue, Wellawatte, Colombo on Saturday November 14. The event was held under the patronage of MICH President Omar Kamil, with Ambassador of the Republic...
Education
November 16, 2026
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Sri Lanka High Commissioner Meets Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister at CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam
NEW DELHI : High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mahishini Colonne, met the Chief Minister ofAndhra Pradesh. The discussions also touched on opportunities for closer cooperation in tourism, as well as strengthening connectivity between Colombo and Visakhapatnam. The High Commissioner also visited Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC), a 1,000-acre integrated apparel and textile industrial...
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