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July 19, 2026
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Respected journalist Wickie passes away, funeral Monday, July 20
CHAMINDA PERERA COLoMBO : Veteran journalist D.P. Wickremesinghe, affectionately known as “Wickie” to generations of Daily News colleagues, passed away Saturday morning, July 18 , bringing to a close yet another distinguished chapter in the history of the Daily News. A respected journalist and mentor Wickremesinghe dedicated more than four decades of service to Lake...
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July 19, 2026
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Lankan ambassador in Saudi Arabia pays tribute to outgoing Saudi Ambassador Khalid Alkahtani
RIYADH : Sri Lankan ambassador Ameer Ajwad said : “ It is my privilege to pay tribute to my dear friend, brother, and counterpart, His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Alkahtani, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, as he concludes his highly successful assignment in Colombo....
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July 19, 2026
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Political Challenges and Conspiracies Were Overcome to Establish New Schools in Eravur – Former State Minister Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana
Eravur Correspondent – Nasser ERAVUR :Former State Minister Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana stated that when he served as an Opposition Member of Parliament in 1996, the establishment of new schools in Eravur was achieved not only by overcoming political challenges from members of the then ruling party but also by defeating various conspiracies aimed at...
Education
July 19, 2026
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Sri Lanka Hosts Its First Large-Scale Jolly Phonics Workshop, Uniting Educators in Landmark Literacy Initiative
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in its literacy education journey on Saturday, 18 July as educators from across the country gathered at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla, for the nation’s first large-scale Jolly Phonics workshop, a full-day training event dedicated to strengthening early literacy instruction in classrooms nationwide. The scale of participation underscored the...
Education
July 19, 2026
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Owner of House of Fashions remanded
COKOMBO : – House of Fashions owner and Managing Director Preethi Jayawardena has been arrested over an alleged Customs violation and remanded while receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo after developing a heart-related medical condition. Sri Lanka Customs officers arrested Jayawardena at his residence during a special investigation into a customs valuation issue....
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