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June 3, 2026
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Iran announces three-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Burial likely in Mashhad
TEHRAN : Iran has announced plans for a three-day funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after the former supreme leader’s death and the subsequent postponement of burial arrangements, according to a report by The New York Times citing Iranian state media. The Iranian authorities on Tuesday released details of the funeral programme for Khamenei,...
International
June 3, 2026
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Heavy rains above 100 mm predicted in parts of the island
COLOMBO : Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (03), the Department of Meteorology stated. Accordingly, heavy rainfalls of about 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara,...
Local
June 3, 2026
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Sri Lankan Embassy Celebrates International Tea Day In Jakarta
JAKARTA : The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta successfully celebrated International Tea Day at the SriLanka Residence on 21 May , with the participation of Ceylon tea distributors inIndonesia, representatives from the hotel and restaurant sector, officials from the Ministry ofTrade and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, members of the Indonesian Tea...
Business, Economy
June 3, 2026
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Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja S. Paulraj Concludes Official Visit to the United Kingdom
COLOMBO : The Minister of Women and Child Affairs of Sri Lanka, Saroja S. Paulraj, concluded asuccessful official visit to the United Kingdom from 18–21 May 2026, engaging in highlevel discussions on child protection, social welfare, and international cooperation. Minister Paulraj participated in a ministerial roundtable convened by Deputy PrimeMinister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of...
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June 3, 2026
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Sri Lanka releases 30 Indian fishermen
CHENNAI – A total of 30 Indian fishermen who were released from Sri Lankan prisons have reached Chennai Tuesday , May (02). The fishermen from Rameswaram and Karaikal were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for trespassing into international waters. They were later produced before court and were held in prison. After the intervention of...
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