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July 23, 2026
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Ambassador Ameer Ajwad Holds Talks with the Chairman of the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)
RIYADH : Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, met with Eng. Ahmed bin Turais Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), together with the SCE Secretary General, Eng. Musaed Abdullah Al-Otaibi, at the Council’s headquarters in Riyadh. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation...
Business, Economy
July 23, 2026
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Government to Coordinate Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya Sri Dalada Maha Perahera
COLONbO : A preliminary planning meeting for the Sri Dalada Maha Perahera 2026 of the Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya was held this morning (23) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. The meeting focused on preparations for this year’s Esala Festival, during which the 126th...
Local
July 23, 2026
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Appeals Court defers ex-President Gotabaya’s writ petition until Aug. 3
COLOMBO : The Court of Appeal has deferred further consideration of the writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, seeking an order preventing his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection with investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks, until August 03, 2026.AdaDerana
Local
July 23, 2026
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Shantha Bandara’s son and 4 others remanded over Rs. 20M robbery
COLOMBO : Five suspects, including Anuda Janadith Bandara, the son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara, have been remanded until July 27 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with the alleged robbery of Rs. 20 million belonging to a Chinese national. The order was issued Thursday,July (23) by Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena after the...
Local
July 23, 2026
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In India: CJP protest turns violent again, 5 cops injured as miscreants throw stones at police
NEW DELHI : CJP protest turns violent again, 5 cops injured as miscreants throw stones at policeOfficials said Delhi Police teams were stationed at the designated protest site as part of routine security arrangements when the protesters suddenly turned aggressive and launched the attack. The RAF and police personnel then resorted to limited force and...
International

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