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AI chatbots could be making you stupider

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 5:33 a.m.
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Standing on top of a customised van on a hot and humid afternoon in Tirunelveli, about 600km (373 miles) south of Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai in southern India, C Joseph Vijay tells his supporters hi

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User unblocked from Police Facebook page after HRC appeal

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 5:30 a.m.
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A social media user has successfully appealed to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka to be unblocked by the official Sri Lanka Police Facebook page. In a Facebook post sharing a letter, Rukshan

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‘Sri Lanka Event Calendar’ website launched to boost tourism, event sector

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 5:30 a.m.
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A new national digital platform, the “Sri Lanka Event Calendar,” was launched on Thursday (23) to provide a centralized source of information on events taking place across the country. The official

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‘A remarkable time capsule’: The enchanting history of Oxford University’s 750-year-old medieval library

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 5:17 a.m.
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World DNA Day falls on 25 April: On 25 April 1953, Watson and Crick published an article, in the acclaimed journal “Nature” titled “Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribonucl

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Over 156,000 arrested since the beginning of ‘Ratama Ekata’ operation

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 5 a.m.
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Police have seized large quantities of narcotics and arrested over 156,000 suspects since the beginning of the “Rata Ekata” national anti-drug operation carried out from October 30, 2025 and April 23,

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Kohli, Padikkal hit fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru ace the chase against Gujarat Titans

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 4:48 a.m.
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An exhibition of clean hitting by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ensured Sai Sudarshan’s measured 100 off 58 balls ended in a losing cause as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Gujarat Titans (G

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Son arrested over father’s killing in Athirahapitiya

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 4:45 a.m.
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Police have arrested a man on suspicion of killing his father with a sharp weapon. The incident occurred on the morning of April 24 in the Athirahapitiya area within the Matale Police Division, polic

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Sri Lanka to launch first Digital Motor Insurance Card on May 1, 2026

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 4:31 a.m.
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Sri Lanka to launch first Digital Motor Insurance Card on May 1, 2026 Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 25, 2026 - 9:51 am Sri Lanka’s first digital motor insurance card will be introduced from Ma

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Walk for Peace enters fourth day

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 4:15 a.m.
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The fourth day of the “Ehipassiko – Walk for Peace” began today (April 25) from the Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella. The procession is set to proceed to Dudley Senanayake Central College

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Labour Officer sentenced to six years in prison over Rs. 15,000 bribery case

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 4 a.m.
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Labour Officer sentenced to six years in prison over Rs. 15,000 bribery case Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 25, 2026 - 9:18 am A labour officer attached to the District Labour Office in Haputal

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Showers expected in the  Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Puttalam districts after 2.00 pm

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 3:47 a.m.
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Northc

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Weather : Showers after 2 pm in several areas

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 3:45 a.m.
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Showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Puttalam districts after 2 p.m., according to th

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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa and Eastern provinces during the day time

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 3:33 a.m.
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Playing the first IPL El Clasico of their career, Chennai Super King’s Sanju Samson (101 not out) and Akeal Hosein (4-1-17-4) handed Mumbai Indians their biggest loss by runs in T20 history. CSK’s bat

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 April 2026

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 2:46 a.m.
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Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Puttalam districts after 2.00 pm. Mainly fair weather will p

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Sajith Demands Clarity on $2.5M Finance Ministry Cyber Theft

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 2:45 a.m.
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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of failing to provide a clear and formal explanation regarding the alleged theft of USD 2.5 million from Finance Ministry funds by hackers

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ID Department Warns Public of Fraud Scheme Misusing Its Name

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 2:45 a.m.
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The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a warning about a financial fraud scheme being carried out by individuals misusing the department’s name. In a statement, the department said cer

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Archdiocese Denies Reports of Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith’s Retirement

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 2:45 a.m.
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Reports claiming that Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has decided to retire from his position by the end of 2026 are false, according to Reverend Father Jude Krishantha, Director of Mass Communica

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Police Issue Guidelines on Loudspeaker Use, Urge Public Compliance

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 2:45 a.m.
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Police have reminded the public of the permitted time limits for the use of loudspeakers, urging organisers to adhere to regulations when conducting events. According to the guidelines, loudspeakers

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PHIs Urge Vesak Dansal Organisers to Register, Follow Health Guidelines

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 2:45 a.m.
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Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have called on organisers of Vesak dansals to register their events and comply with health regulations as preparations begin for islandwide celebrations. The Public He

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Strategic US Investment Drive Raises Opportunities and Risks in Sri Lanka

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 2:45 a.m.
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Sri Lanka’s outreach to major United States corporations marks an ambitious attempt to reposition the island economy within global supply chains but it also exposes underlying vulnerabilities in its i

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Sri Lanka’s Export Growth Masks Gulf Conflict Risks Ahead

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 2:45 a.m.
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Sri Lanka’s export sector recorded a modest but encouraging performance in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting both underlying resilience and emerging vulnerabilities as global geopolitical tensio

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Deloitte begins Forensic Auditon NDB Fraud Scandal of Governance Failures

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 2:45 a.m.
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Sri Lanka’s National Development Bank (NDB) is facing one of the most serious financial scandals in its history, as regulators, lawmakers, and law enforcement intensify scrutiny over a massive Rs. 13.

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Rising Container Volumes Put Hambantota Port Under Spotlight

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 2:45 a.m.
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Hambantota International Port’s recent surge in container handling volumes is drawing renewed attention to its evolving role within regional maritime trade, but the development also raises critical qu

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When A Peace Walk Loses Its Quiet Power

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 1:15 a.m.
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By Vipula Wanigasekera – The recent peace walk undertaken by Vietnamese monks accompanied by the revered dog Aloka arrived in Sri Lanka with both symbolic weight and genuine goodwill. Following their

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Labour officer jailed 6 years over Rs.15,000 bribe taken in 2009

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 1:15 a.m.
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A labour officer has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of accepting a bribe, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said. The convict

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Boost for Kandy National Hospital with fixing of two hi-tech machines worth Rs 600mn

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 12:17 a.m.
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On the initiative of the Kandy National Hospital Director, Dr. Iresha Fernando, two high-tech digital patient treatment machines, worth Rs. 600 million, were installed at the hospital, on the 23rd, th

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New Pakistan HC agrees to look into request made by Speaker to bring fasting Buddha statue from Lahore museum for Lankans to pay homage

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 12:17 a.m.
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Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne requested the High Commissioner of Pakistan to facilitate bringing to Sri Lanka the statue depicting the Buddha’s austerities (Fasting Buddha Statue), currently housed

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Thousands of pets affected by Avurudu firecrackers; over 10,000 cases of trauma reported

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 12:17 a.m.
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Thousands of pets across Sri Lanka have been left traumatised and hearing-impaired following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations, with more than 10,000 cats and dogs affected by the intense no

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Johnston gets bail after four months

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 12:17 a.m.
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Former Minister Johnston Fernando was yesterday granted bail by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court after being in remand custody for four months over the alleged misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry. When the

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Three-judge bench rejects request by ex-IGP Pujith

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
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A three-judge bench of the Colombo Special High Court yesterday rejected a request by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera to introduce additional facts to a statement he had pr

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Case against Yoshitha and Daisy Forrest postponed

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
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The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered that the case, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grand-aunt Dai

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Opposition holds NPP Cabinet responsible for coal scam, three times bigger than bond fraud

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
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The Opposition yesterday called for the entire Cabinet-of-Ministers to accept responsibility for the coal scam. Addressing the media at the Flower Road Office of UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, forme

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Flavors of Sri Lanka: A memorable culinary showcase in Nepal

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, midnight
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While Advocata Institute welcomes the recent Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) price increase by Litro Gas Lanka, it remains inadequate and indirectly forces Sri Lanka’s vulnerable segments to subsidize w

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CEA extends deadline for Presidential Environment Awards 2026 applications

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, midnight
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The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has extended the deadline for applications for the “Presidential Environment Awards – 2026” to May 15, following requests from prospective applicants. In a s

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Cyber thefts and political battles

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, midnight
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Saturday 25th April, 2026 Another scandal has come to light and made international headlines. The illegal diversion of Treasury funds amounting to USD 2.5 million, meant for bilateral debt repayment

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Inadequate LPG price hike compels the vulnerable to subsidize the wealthy: Advocata Institute

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 25, 2026, midnight
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While Advocata Institute welcomes the recent Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) price increase by Litro Gas Lanka, it remains inadequate and indirectly forces Sri Lanka’s vulnerable segments to subsidize w

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