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Sajith slams proposed VAT amendments as threat to businesses

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sharply criticized the government’s proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) amendments, warning that the sweeping changes set to take effect...

Vijay’s TVK leads in 63 seats, overtaking MK Stalin’s DMK

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Actor-politician Vijay led early trends in Perambur but trailed in Tiruchirappalli East on counting day, setting up a split verdict in the two DMK-held...

Electric railway project for Colombo suburbs to begin next year: Minister

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The Government is planning to commence work on an electric railway system for Colombo and its suburbs in early 2027, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake...

120 foreigners arrested in Rajagiriya over alleged financial crimes remanded

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A group of 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya has been ordered to be remanded until May 6 by Colombo Additional Magistrate R.D. Janaka. The...

Hospital employee injured in Katugasthota shooting

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A 28-year-old man has been injured after being shot in the Gohagoda area in Katugasthota today (04). According to the Police, the shooting had occurred...

Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri...

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Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts...

14-year-old girl killed in bus–motorcycle crash

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A 14-year-old girl has been killed in a road accident involving a bus and a motorcycle in Kuda Oya, Police said. The accident occurred Sunday...

Drinking dispute turns deadly in Jaffna

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A 36-year-old man has been killed following an assault with a beer bottle in the Jaffna area, Police said. The incident took place in Gurunagar...

Two youth killed after motorcycle crashes into wall in Athurugiriya

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Two youngmen were killed in a motorcycle accident in the Athurugiriya area early Sunday, Police said. The accident occurred along the Athurugiriya–Kottawa road when the...

Tamil Nadu election result 2026 Live

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Counting of votes for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election is set to begin at 8 a.m. on May 4 across all 234 constituencies,...