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April 30, 2026
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US war in Iran has cost $25 billion -Pentagon official
WASHINGTON: The United States’ war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military’s price tag for the conflict. With just six months before mid-term elections in which Trump’s Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House majority, Democrats...
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April 30, 2026
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Ramada by Wyndham Colombo Unveils “Taste of Malay” Food Festival
Nelum BuddhadasaCOLOMBO:Ramada by Wyndham Colombo, in an exclusive collaboration with The Minority Taste by Ruzaina Hadgie, officially launched the “Taste of Malay” Food Festival on 28th April 2026. The opening night, hosted for special invitees and select media, offered a vibrant immersion into the rich heritage and soulful flavours of the Malay community.The evening served...
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April 30, 2026
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Electric Train Services Likely to Commence Early Next Year
COLOMBO : A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held this Wednesday morning April (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modernisation of railway services in the Colombo suburban area and related plans. The Colombo Suburban Railway Project was discussed in detail during the meeting....
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April 30, 2026
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“Hajj Without Luggage” – Baggage of Colombo Hajj pilgrims will be sent to their respective hotels from BIA
COLOMBO: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is introducing a new “Hajj Without Luggage” service for 2026, aimed at making the pilgrimage more convenient and comfortable for pilgrims. Under the initiative, pilgrims will not need to carry heavy baggage or wait at airports, as their luggage will be transported separately and delivered directly to...
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April 29, 2026
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Former MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed chairman of SLC interim committee
COLOMBO: An interim committee headed by former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed to the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following the resignation of SLC president Shammi Silva and his Executive Committee. Former SJB parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed as the Chairman of the new Sri Lanka Cricket Restructuring Committee (Interim Committee) by...
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Ajith Rajapaksa elected Deputy Speaker of Parliament with a majority of 31 votes

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AG directs CID to arrest 22 suspects including 4 MPs for attacking protestors

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Premier’s speech to the nation: Tighten your belts, be ready to face enormous challenges and wait for relief budget

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Lankans donate blood in the Maldives to mark the Vesak celebs.

Buses will be grounded from Tuesday unless govt. supplies fuel

Lankan premier seeks funding from World Bank, ADB to procure essentials

New Lankan premier addresses the nation at 6.30 pm Monday, May 16- 14 ministers to be appointed for a 20 member-cabinet

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