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August 20, 2026
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Transfer of Muslim Healthcare Workers is not the Solution, address the Root Cause : Former governor Azath Salley tells health minister
COLOMBO : M. Azath S. Salley ,Former Governor of the Western Province Leader, National Unity Alliance has written abopen letter to Nalinda Jayatissa Minister of Health about his action to transfer the Hijab-wearing young nurses to one hospital from another saying that it would not resolve the problem. The full letter is appended here for...
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August 20, 2026
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The Mercantile Athletics Federation (MAF) to host its Annual Athletics Championships 2026 on August 21, in Homagama
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO – The Mercantile Athletics Federation (MAF) will host the Mercantile Annual Athletics Championships 2026 on August 21, 22 and 23 at the Diyagama Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Homagama, bringing together a large contingent of working professionals representing companies from across Sri Lanka’s mercantile sector. This year’s championship will feature 333 athletics events,...
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August 20, 2026
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Lankan Embassy in Doha recovers over Rs. 80 Mn in compensation upto July
DOHA : The Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha recovered Rs. 80,886,895.32 from January to July 2026 as death compensation on behalf of the Next of Kin (NoK) of Sri Lankan nationals who had passed away in Qatar, despite the challenges arising from the tense situation in the region. The recovered funds were remitted to the...
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August 20, 2026
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Former Minister Jagath Pushpakumara’s Wife Dies Following A Fall
COLOMBO : The wife of former Cabinet Minister and Monaragala District Parliamentarian Jagath Pushpakumara has died following an accidental fall from a building under construction. Tracking Executive Branch Policy Changes The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Deshani Gunaratne, a mother of two. She had reportedly fallen from the second floor of a newly constructed...
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August 20, 2026
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National Milad-un-Nabi celebrations to be held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Negombo on August 26
COLOMBO : The 42nd National Milad-un-Nabi celebration will be held on August 26 at 3.00 p.m. at Al-Hilal College, Periyamulla, Negombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs Muneer Mulaffer said. Speaking at a media briefing held at the Department of Government Information today (19), the Deputy...
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