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April 13, 2026
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Special Security Programme for the Sinhala and Hindu New Year Season
COLOMBO : Special Security Programme for the Sinhala and Hindu New Year SeasonA special security programme has been implemented to ensure public safety during the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year festive season, which is one of the primary traditional festivals of Sri Lanka. These measures have been taken under the instructions of the Defence...
Local
April 13, 2026
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Trump orders US Navy to impose Hormuz blockade after talks collapse
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. Trump said he had instructed naval forces to intercept vessels linked to payments to Iran, aiming to cut off what he described as...
International
April 13, 2026
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PUCSL to Exclude Coal-Related Extra Costs from Future Electricity Tariffs
COLOMBO: The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to exclude additional costs arising from coal quality when revising electricity tariffs. The Commission stated that only reasonable costs related to electricity generation, transmission, and distribution will be considered in tariff revisions. It also noted that in the previous tariff revision, extra costs linked...
Business, Economy
April 12, 2026
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Around 3,375 Iranians killed during war- Iran media report
TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization said 3,375 people killed in US-Israeli airstrikes have been identified using scientific and specialized methods, the state broadcaster IRIB reported Sunday, Anadolu reports. Abbas Masjedi Arani said the fatalities, from Feb. 28 to April 7, included 2,875 men and 496 women, with no details on the...
Loc
April 12, 2026
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Asha Bhosle- The sound of Bollywood passes away at 92
MUMBAI : Asha Bhosle, a legendary Bollywood singer who became a cultural icon, has died aged 92, her son has confirmed. The unrivalled queen of Indian playback singing died in Mumbai, having been admitted to hospital after suffering a heart attack. Her death marks the end of an era in Bollywood music – with her...
Men & Matters

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