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World’s oceans hit record July heat, raising concerns for Sri Lanka

By The Pulseline News Desk The world’s oceans recorded their hottest July ever measured, with developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific adding...

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Early Syphilis cases surge in Sri Lanka, men account for nearly three-quarters of reported cases

By The Pulseline News Desk Reported early syphilis infections in Sri Lanka have risen sharply in recent years, with men accounting for the...

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Port City residents face local election vote gap as MP warns of fundamental rights violation

By The Pulseline News Desk Residents of Colombo Port City will be unable to exercise their voting rights in local government elections, raising...

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All 19 Trident coal shipments fail quality test as Lakvijaya ash pile swells

By The Pulseline News Desk Independent testing of all 19 coal consignments supplied by India-based Trident Chempar to Sri Lanka’s Lakvijaya Power Plant...

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Proposed anti-corruption law changes give CIABOC wider powers to pursue corruption cases

By The Pulseline News Desk The government has proposed a series of amendments to the Anti-Corruption Act that would significantly expand the powers...

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Sri Lanka, India Move to Revive Trade Pact Talks as Colombo Seeks Better Terms

By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka and India have agreed to establish a joint working group to review and update the existing...

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Sri Lanka’s official reserves rise to $ 6.59 billion in July

By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves increased to $ 6.591 billion in July 2026, marking a further improvement in...

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Prison crisis laid bare: Govt admits overcrowding, unveils reform agenda after deadly Negombo riot

By The Pulseline News Desk The government has acknowledged that Sri Lanka’s prison system is facing its worst overcrowding crisis in decades, revealing...