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February 23, 2026
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Silencing voices weakens the very ideals of democracy
ALI SABRY COLOMBO : Debating chambers like @OxfordUnion and @CambridgeUnion have long stood for fearless dialogue and the testing of ideas through reasoned argument. Having had the privilege of addressing the Cambridge Union myself, I know these forums are at their best when difficult questions are met with open engagement.It is therefore regrettable that an...
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February 23, 2026
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Lawyer arrested with ‘Ice’ in Keselwatta remanded
COLOMBO : A lawyer who was arrested by the Keselwatta Police while allegedly using crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) in a dark and abandoned building in the Sanchiarachchi Watta area of Keselwatta, has been remanded until February 26 after being produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court. The suspect was found in possession of 130...
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February 23, 2026
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SAWM-SL, SLPI, and UNDP Sri Lanka join forces to strengthen gendersensitive disaster coverage
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka (SAWM-SL) successfully conducted a comprehensive capacity-building workshop on ‘Gender-sensitive Disaster Reporting’ on February 17, bringing together a select group of 25 journalists from print, broadcast and digital media platforms.Held in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Press Institute and technical partner, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, with support...
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February 23, 2026
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Freelance journalist A.L. Irfan’s Father Hacked To Death- A suspect apprehended
ASHRAFF A SAMADPUTTALAM ; A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Adambawa Abdul Latheef, The father of freelance journalist A.L. Irfan. The victim, a resident of 4th Cross Street, Rathmalyaya, Thillaiyadi, was found killed on the Sunday morning on February 22. He had been reported missing since 9:00 PM the previous...
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February 23, 2026
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Zahira College Group of 80 organizes a workshop on “Elevating the Quality and Effectiveness of Meetings”
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — Zahira College Group of 80 organized a workshop titled “Elevating the Quality and Effectiveness of Meetings” at the Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo recently. The program aimed to educate and empower association leaders with the knowledge and skills required to conduct meetings in a more structured and productive manner. The workshop was...
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