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November 9, 2026
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Samira Khan Mahi crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2026
DHAKA : Television actress Samira Khan Mahi has been crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2026 at a ceremony held at a hotel in the capital on Saturday. Mahi became visibly emotional when her name was announced, placing a hand over her chest. Last year’s winner, Tangia Zaman Methila, then placed the crown on her head. The...
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November 9, 2026
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FROM A READER : TIN and NIC – Is Sri Lanka creating unnecessary duplication in public administration?
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka’s requirement for citizens aged 18 and above to obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) raises a pertinent question: Why introduce another identification number when every citizen already possesses a National Identity Card (NIC)? A practical alternative would be to automatically link every citizen’s NIC to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) database...
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November 9, 2026
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Zahira College Old Boys’ Rugby Association (ZOBRA) host Zahira Rugby Night and Felicitation Ceremony
COLOMBO : The Zahira College Old Boys’ Rugby Association (ZOBRA) hosted the Zahira Rugby Night and Felicitation Ceremony at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo, under the patronage of College Principal Trizviiy Marikkar on Saturday, November 7. RUZAIK FAROOK ZOBRA President Irfan Lye delivered the welcome address, while Chairman of Exotic Holidays International Pvt Ltd and former...
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November 8, 2026
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High tech services for pilgrims showcased as Hajj Conference kicks off in Jeddah : Sri Lanka deputy minister heads his country’s delegation
JEDDAH — The sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition opened on Sunday at Jeddah Superdome, bringing together more than 520 entities from the government, private and non-profit sectors from within Saudi Arabia and abroad. Sri Lanka Hajj delegation is headed by its deputy minister of Muslim Religious Affairs Muneer Mulaffer, Hajj Committee chairman...
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November 8, 2026
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Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers discuss matters to enhance,stabilize regional security
RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi. During the call, they discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region.
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