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Sajith warns of economic risks and attempts to mislead public

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka remains vulnerable to serious economic risks, accusing the government of presenting a misleading picture...

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Chemmani excavation to resume as skeletal remains rise to 262

By The Pulseline News Desk The excavation at the Chemmani mass gravesite in Jaffna is set to resume on 1 June after heavy...

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Parliamentary committee to seek public views on reviewing election laws

By The Pulseline News Desk A Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to review laws relating to elections, excluding Provincial Council election laws, has decided...

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Sri Lanka feels the squeeze as Central Bank raises rates amid inflation fears

Higher borrowing costs, rising fuel prices and mounting household pressure test fragile economic recovery By The Pulseline News Desk The decision of the...

International

US launches fresh strikes on Iran on brink of peace deal

Military action threatens fragile diplomacy as Washington and Tehran edge toward possible ceasefire By The Pulseline News Desk The United States (U.S.) launched...

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Parliamentary employees appeal to President over delay in justice for harassed official

By The Pulseline News Desk A group of Parliamentary employees has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing concern that justice has still...

International

Iran says progress made in US talks, but warns deal ‘not imminent’

By The Pulseline News Desk Iran said Monday that negotiations with the United States (US) have produced some progress, but cautioned that a...

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Rupee gains ground as dollar selling rates decline

By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s rupee showed signs of renewed strength this week as commercial banks recorded a decline in United...

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Prison death rekindles memories of a crime that shook Sri Lanka

By The Pulseline News Desk The reported suicide of a death row inmate connected to the 2015 rape and murder of schoolgirl Sivalloganathan...