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Extreme Weather: River & reservoir water levels on the rise

Extreme Weather: River & reservoir water levels on the rise

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The heavy downpour from last evening (November 29) to early this morning have made authorities open spill-gates of several reservoirs. There...
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Autopsy confirms that the iconic Galgamuwa Tusker is no more…

Autopsy confirms that the iconic Galgamuwa Tusker is no more…

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The autopsy done on the elephant carcass discovered in the Kahalla-Pallekele forest reserve confirmed the fears of many. Galgamuwa Tusker, c...
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Sri Lankan and South Korean leaders asked for Peace dialogue

Sri Lankan and South Korean leaders asked for Peace dialogue

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500 tea factories to be modernized

500 tea factories to be modernized

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Storm leaves 7 dead, 5 missing and 20,000 affected

Storm leaves 7 dead, 5 missing and 20,000 affected

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President instructed from Korea for relief work

President instructed from Korea for relief work

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Bad weather warning for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas in next 12 hours – Weather Warning Center

Bad weather warning for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas in next 12 hours – Weather Warning Center

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Consular Fees revised by Foreign Ministry

Consular Fees revised by Foreign Ministry

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Korean and Sri Lankan Presidents to raise bilateral friendship to a new high

Korean and Sri Lankan Presidents to raise bilateral friendship to a new high

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Seoul Metropolitan Honorary Citizenship for President Sirisena

Seoul Metropolitan Honorary Citizenship for President Sirisena

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Korean Parliamentarians hail President Sirisena

Korean Parliamentarians hail President Sirisena

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BREAKING NEWS: Petition against LG Election gazette notification to be withdrawn

BREAKING NEWS: Petition against LG Election gazette notification to be withdrawn

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Minister of Local Government and Provincial council Faiszer Musthapha said that the six petitioners who challenged the gazette notification ...
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Extreme weather claims four lives – several still missing

Extreme weather claims four lives – several still missing

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Four persons are reported dead due to the gusty winds and the bad weather that prevailed in the country yesterday, according to the DMC. Acc...
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Heavy rains, strong winds expected over the island

Heavy rains, strong winds expected over the island

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Landslide warnings for Ratnapura, Badulla Districts

Landslide warnings for Ratnapura, Badulla Districts

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Bribery Commission to recruit 50 officials to expedite investigations

Bribery Commission to recruit 50 officials to expedite investigations

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Weather: Heavy rains, gusty winds as deep depression begins to move away

Weather: Heavy rains, gusty winds as deep depression begins to move away

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Department of Meteorology in Sri Lanka states that the depression that occurred in the South-west of Sri Lanka has developed into a deep dep...
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Sri Lanka experiencing shortage of teachers, despite surplus – IPS

Sri Lanka experiencing shortage of teachers, despite surplus – IPS

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Though Sri Lanka has a surplus of teachers, the Institute of Policy Studies states that the country is experiencing a shortage of qualified ...
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“Petition against LG Election Gazette will not be taken up tomorrow”

“Petition against LG Election Gazette will not be taken up tomorrow”

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“The petition filed against the Local Government Elections Gazette will not be taken up for consideration tomorrow November 30,,” says the R...
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Appeal Court issues interim order halting action against Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Appeal Court issues interim order halting action against Gotabaya Rajapaksa

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An interim order, preventing authorities from taking action against Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was issued by the Court of Appeal today, November 29...
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Memoranda signed, more employment avenues open for Lankans as President meets South Korean Counterpart

Memoranda signed, more employment avenues open for Lankans as President meets South Korean Counterpart

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President Maithripala Sirisena was welcomed ceremoniously with a special guard of honour to the Blue House, which is the executive office an...
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Bali airport resumes flight after three days

Bali airport resumes flight after three days

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After three days of disruption caused by volcanic ash of Mount Agung, flights have resumed from the Bali International Airport. Officials st...
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Extreme Weather: Met. Dept. issue RED NOTICE on weather forecast

Extreme Weather: Met. Dept. issue RED NOTICE on weather forecast

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red Notice‘ regarding the weather forecast for the next 24 hours. According to the issued notice...
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JUST IN: Wildlife officers discover an elephant carcass – likely to be of ‘Galgamuwa Tusker’

JUST IN: Wildlife officers discover an elephant carcass – likely to be of ‘Galgamuwa Tusker’

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A carcass of an elephant was found inside the Kahalla, Pallekale reserve and officials fear it’s the carcass of ‘Galgamuwe Dala Puttuwa’. Of...
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Korean aids for Homagama Tech-City and Katunayake Aero City

Korean aids for Homagama Tech-City and Katunayake Aero City

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Gazette on banning light-coarse fishing

Gazette on banning light-coarse fishing

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Appeal Court issues stay order in Gotabaya Rajapaksa case

Appeal Court issues stay order in Gotabaya Rajapaksa case

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The Court of Appeal today considered the petition filed by former Secretary of Defence Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. A Stay Order was issued against ...
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Legal action against commemorating LTTE – State Minister

Legal action against commemorating LTTE – State Minister

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Committee to consider eliminating child abuse

Committee to consider eliminating child abuse

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NPC reveals details of complaints against police service

NPC reveals details of complaints against police service

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The National Police Commission says 1,182 complaints have been lodged by the general public against the police during the past eleven months...
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Weather: Thundershowers and cloudy conditions to continue

Weather: Thundershowers and cloudy conditions to continue

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According to the latest weather report issued by the Met Department, another low level atmospheric disturbance has formed to the South-east ...
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Over 25% of school children in SL study in hunger: Study reveals

Over 25% of school children in SL study in hunger: Study reveals

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A recent research shows that 30% of school children in Sri Lanka engage in their studies in hunger, without having proper breakfast. Accordi...
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Extraordinary gesture of friendship from President Moon

Extraordinary gesture of friendship from President Moon

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I’ll never betray the nation – President

I’ll never betray the nation – President

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President Sirisena speaks to Sri Lankans in South Korea

President Sirisena speaks to Sri Lankans in South Korea

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President Maithripala Sirisena, who is on a three-day official visit to South Korea, speaking to Sri Lankans residing in Seoul, said he did ...
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North Korea fires ICBM – Trump says “We will take care of it”

North Korea fires ICBM – Trump says “We will take care of it”

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North Korea has fired its highest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile and poses a worldwide threat, US Secretary of Defence James Mattis...
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Beira Lake to be renovated into a ‘tourist and leisure park’

Beira Lake to be renovated into a ‘tourist and leisure park’

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‘Beira Lake Intervention Area Development Plan’ was launched by the Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, Min. Patali Champika Rana...
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Sexual assault case filed against former chairman of the Akuressa Regional Office taken up

Sexual assault case filed against former chairman of the Akuressa Regional Office taken up

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A sexual assault case which was filed against the Former Chairman of the Akuressa Regional Office, Saruwa Liyanage Sunil for raping an under...
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“Shanil Nethicumara is a fugitive who cannot seek special treatment from court” – Supreme Court

“Shanil Nethicumara is a fugitive who cannot seek special treatment from court” – Supreme Court

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Supreme Court dismissed the Fundamental Rights Petition filed by Shanil Nethicumara aiming to prevent an imminent arrest of him. Nethicumara...
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Public will take to the streets if injustice is caused to Gotabaya: cautions Rear Admiral Weerasekera

Public will take to the streets if injustice is caused to Gotabaya: cautions Rear Admiral Weerasekera

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The petition filed at the Court of Appeal, seeking an order to prevent action being taken against Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, under the Public Prop...
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Lack of safety standards claim the life of a Central Expressway construction worker

Lack of safety standards claim the life of a Central Expressway construction worker

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Central Expressway construction workers are started to protest today (November 28) citing the danger in Safety Standards in their working en...
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President Sirisena’s meeting with South Korean President paves way for long-standing ties

President Sirisena’s meeting with South Korean President paves way for long-standing ties

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President Maithripala Sirisena met South Korean President Moon Jae-in during his official three-day visit to the country. According to the P...
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Opinion poll plays important role in reconciliation process

Opinion poll plays important role in reconciliation process

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Euro 19.35 million Interest Free Soft Loan from Austria

Euro 19.35 million Interest Free Soft Loan from Austria

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NCPA report on Kandy wedding incident forwarded to AG

NCPA report on Kandy wedding incident forwarded to AG

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The National Child Protection Authority’s report on the incident where 250 children were used to take part in an attempt to set a world reco...
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SL set for major leap in WB rankings - Dr. Narayan

SL set for major leap in WB rankings - Dr. Narayan

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Relationship between Palestine and Sri Lanka a unique record, says Speaker

Relationship between Palestine and Sri Lanka a unique record, says Speaker

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Weather today

Weather today

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New court to be constructed in Matale

New court to be constructed in Matale

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President Sirisena accorded warm welcome in Seoul

President Sirisena accorded warm welcome in Seoul

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President Maithripala Sirisena was accorded a warm welcome as he arrived at the Incheon International Airport in Seoul this morning, for a t...
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PM to open UNESCO seminar on ‘Ending Crimes Against the Journalists’ on Monday

PM to open UNESCO seminar on ‘Ending Crimes Against the Journalists’ on Monday

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Beira Lake Intervention Area Development Plan launched

Beira Lake Intervention Area Development Plan launched

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New court to be constructed in Matale

New court to be constructed in Matale

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The Ministry of Justice has taken steps to construct a High Court in the Matale District. This initiative has been taken after taking into c...
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AG urges CA to dismiss LG elections petition

AG urges CA to dismiss LG elections petition

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President arrives in Seoul for state visit

President arrives in Seoul for state visit

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Bali volcano: International airport shut for second day

Bali volcano: International airport shut for second day

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Indonesian officials have shut the international airport in Bali for a second day, as Mount Agung spews volcanic ash into the atmosphere. Ma...
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Decisive JO – SLFP meeting to take place

Decisive JO – SLFP meeting to take place

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A meeting is set to take place between the Joint Opposition and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, to discuss possibilities of contesting under th...
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Man arrested over alleged Melbourne New Year’s Eve terror plot

Man arrested over alleged Melbourne New Year’s Eve terror plot

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Australian police have arrested a man they allege was planning to carry out a terror attack during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Melbourne....
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Surety deposits for LG elections commence

Surety deposits for LG elections commence

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The National Elections Commission says that the Nomination papers of 93 institutions taking part in the upcoming local government elections ...
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What happened to the iconic ‘Galgamuwa Tusker’? (VIDEO)

What happened to the iconic ‘Galgamuwa Tusker’? (VIDEO)

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Wildlife officers are powering on with the search for the iconic ‘Galgamuwa Tusker’. The tusker has not been sighted for over two months, an...
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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours: Thundershowers & Heavy rain for most areas

Weather forecast for the next 24 hours: Thundershowers & Heavy rain for most areas

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Thundershowers have been predicted for a number of areas across Sri Lanka tomorrow (November 28) due to ‘Low Level Atmospheric Disturbance’ ...
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Royal Palace announce engagement & wedding of Prince Henry & Meghan Markle

Royal Palace announce engagement & wedding of Prince Henry & Meghan Markle

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The British Royal Palace has issued a press release announcing the engagement between Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle. Issuing t...
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Court of Appeal to consider petition on Local Government Election

Court of Appeal to consider petition on Local Government Election

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Court of Appeal has decided to consider a petition submitted on the election. The writ petition was submitted by six voters on holding the L...
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Low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of SL: Department of Meteorology

Low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of SL: Department of Meteorology

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Low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery and cloudy conditions over the island and surrounding sea areas will...
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LG Polls: Nominations to be accepted from Dec 11

LG Polls: Nominations to be accepted from Dec 11

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Nominations for 93 Local Councils to be called today

Nominations for 93 Local Councils to be called today

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Infant allegedly drowned by unidentified group in Kataragama

Infant allegedly drowned by unidentified group in Kataragama

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A two-month old infant has been allegedly killed by drowning in Manikpura, Kataragama. According to the police, a group of people had broken...
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Young Lankans among 1,500 global entrepreneurs

Young Lankans among 1,500 global entrepreneurs

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SL exporters may tap India’s ‘under-served states’ – Former Indian Finance Secretary

SL exporters may tap India’s ‘under-served states’ – Former Indian Finance Secretary

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USD 5 Bn worth trade opportunities between Sri Lanka and France

USD 5 Bn worth trade opportunities between Sri Lanka and France

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2,000 housing units to start by 2020

2,000 housing units to start by 2020

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New Regulations and Orders made on the Foreign Exchange

New Regulations and Orders made on the Foreign Exchange

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Attorney General to study delimitation gazette

Attorney General to study delimitation gazette

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President visits Korea today

President visits Korea today

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Major water project benefits 770, 000 people in North, NWP, NCP

Major water project benefits 770, 000 people in North, NWP, NCP

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UNP to hold special meeting over LG Polls

UNP to hold special meeting over LG Polls

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A special meeting of the United National Party, to discuss  local government polls, will be held today, November 27. The meeting will be hea...
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Luxury vehicle owners given a grace period on tax concession

Luxury vehicle owners given a grace period on tax concession

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The grace period granted to luxury vehicle owners on tax concessions will end on November 30. According to the Commissioner General of Motor...
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Nominations for 93 Local Councils to be called today

Nominations for 93 Local Councils to be called today

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Poullie brings France the 10th Davis Cup

Poullie brings France the 10th Davis Cup

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France won their 10th Davis Cup title when Lucas Pouille crushed Steve Darcis 6-3 6-1 6-0 to give the hosts a 3-2 victory in the final again...
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“I will continue struggle against corruption and fraud together with people” – President

“I will continue struggle against corruption and fraud together with people” – President

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Bali volcano activity prompts ‘red warning’

Bali volcano activity prompts ‘red warning’

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Airlines have been issued a “red warning” about the danger of volcanic ash in the skies close to Bali after Mount Agung emitted a thick plum...
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Nomination papers for upcoming LG Elections to be published

Nomination papers for upcoming LG Elections to be published

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Nomination papers of 93 institutions taking part in the upcoming local government elections will be published today, November 27, according ...
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Showers will continue – Met. Department

Showers will continue – Met. Department

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“ARA San Juan” Argentine – the long wait for a missing sub

“ARA San Juan” Argentine – the long wait for a missing sub

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It has been 12 days since the Argentina’s Submarine ARA San Juan went missing. Relatives of crew members gathered at submarine’s naval base ...
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Flies more germ-laden than suspected

Flies more germ-laden than suspected

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Scientists have discovered that flies carry more diseases than suspected. The house fly and the blowfly together harbour more than 600 diffe...
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‘Coco’ tops Thanksgiving weekend box office, beats ‘Justice League’ to a pulp

‘Coco’ tops Thanksgiving weekend box office, beats ‘Justice League’ to a pulp

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Coco won the Thanksgiving weekend box office this year, crushing the Justice League. The latest film from Disney’s Pixar pulled in $71.2 mil...
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Gammadda: An end to a long battle for clean drinking water… (VIDEO)

Gammadda: An end to a long battle for clean drinking water… (VIDEO)

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News 1st’s Gammadda Movement launched yet another initiative, this time to end a battle for drinking water in the village of Varuni, Jaffna....
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Weather forecast by Met. Dept. predicts rainfall of over 100 mm (VIDEO)

Weather forecast by Met. Dept. predicts rainfall of over 100 mm (VIDEO)

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Several Provinces will have to brace for a rainy Sunday night, tonight (November 26). The Meteorology Department has predicted a rainfall of...
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Zimbabwe fmr. Min. of Finance in Prison for attempting to defraud Central Bank

Zimbabwe fmr. Min. of Finance in Prison for attempting to defraud Central Bank

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Zimbabwe’s former Minister of Finance -Ignatius Chombo- is in prison for attempting to defraud the Zimbabwean Central Bank. Chombo will be d...
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What has happened to the once great Sri Lanka Cricket? (VIDEO)

What has happened to the once great Sri Lanka Cricket? (VIDEO)

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A Cricket match between Sri Lanka and India is one which has never lost it’s fire. But we begin to wonder, has it now? It has always been a ...
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Mount Agung: Bali volcano activity prompts ‘red warning’

Mount Agung: Bali volcano activity prompts ‘red warning’

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Airlines have been issued a “red warning” about the danger of volcanic ash in the skies close to Bali after Mount Agung emitted a thick plum...
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AG to appoint three-member committee to study LG Election procedures

AG to appoint three-member committee to study LG Election procedures

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The Attorney General’s Department has taken steps to appoint a three-member committee comprising of lawyers, to look into the legal procedur...
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