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August 4, 2026
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Eight dead,11,800 affected due to adverse weather conditions
COLOMBO : The death toll from the adverse weather conditions affecting several parts of Sri Lanka has risen to eight, while three people have been injured, according to the latest situation report issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The DMC said heavy rains, flooding and landslides have affected 11,832 people from 3,014 families across...
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August 4, 2026
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Government to probe into hidden forces behind the chaos in Mahara prison
COLOMBO ; A protest staged by three inmates on the roof of the kitchen building at Mahara Prison on August 1 rapidly escalated into a major disturbance that resulted in extensive property damage, the death of one inmate, and injuries to eight others, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said. According to the Minister, the unrest began...
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August 4, 2026
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Uzbekistan’s New Renaissance: Reviving a Golden Past with the Tools of Tomorrow
FAZHAN NAWAZ COLOMBO ; In the heart of Central Asia, a quiet revolution is taking place. It is not fought with weapons, but with manuscripts, museums, and microchips. Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan is working to bring back the glory of its medieval “Golden Age,” when cities like Samarkand and Bukhara were the world’s leading...
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August 4, 2026
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U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan Meets Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih at Parliament
COLOMBO : U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan recently paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih at the Parliament premises. During the meeting, the two sides engaged in cordial discussions on a range of matters of mutual interest, including the prevailing security situation, efforts to eradicate the drug menace, and rehabilitation programmes....
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August 4, 2026
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Ambassador (Prof.) Fazeeha Azmi visits the Permanent Secretariat of Asian Mayors Forum (AMF) in Tehran
TEHRAN : Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Iran, Prof. Fazeeha Azmi visited the Permanent Secretariat of the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF) based in Tehran and met with the Secretary General of the AMF, Dr. Hamdreza Gholamzadeh on 29 July 2026. Welcoming the Sri Lankan envoy to the AMF Secretariat, Dr. Hamdreza Gholamzadeh extended his congratulations...
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