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Officials frown on overblown social media El Niño scenarios
Wildlife authorities working on El Niño response
Zoo prepares for penguins
Steep rise in denguePic patients floods hospitals
No immediate oil price reduction, says Minister
Govt. takes prompt action to stop forex fraud
UN anti-torture team to submit confidential report to government
Steep rise in dengue patients floods hospitals
Govt. takes prompt action to stop forex fraud
Podi Menike hits the tracks from Nanu Oya to Badulla, marking latest phase of restoration
UN anti-torture team to submit confidential report to government
US-Lanka tie-up on disaster preparedness
App launched to draw Lankan migrant workers’ complaints
World cricket chief Shah building new partnership with Sri Lanka
Jaffna DDC meetings more entertainment than substance
Farmers stage buffalo protest
Archuna reacts to cutout carrying slipper garland
Crackdown on coroners seeking bribes
5000 dancers set Guinness record
Selfies mar dengue prevention work
Elephant trick misfires
All in one scene: Movies made easy for foreign crews
Yoshitha says no conspiracy for him alone; Judgement on July 3
Rajapaksas in the spotlight as court cases of three family members taken up
Rear seat belt enforcement begins on expressways
Former Energy Minister Jayakody pleads not guilty to misappropriating Rs. 8.8m
Kurunegala High Court sentences woman to death for 47-stab murder
Court upholds People’s Bank’s right to auction Daya Apparel’s mortgaged property
Online Safety Act amendments and Organised Crime Bill on the cards
Gold-plated T-56: AG tells police to rename Duminda as a suspect
India franchisee woos Pizza Hut Sri Lanka operator, while Yum! Brands sheds chain
Hospitals overwhelmed by dengue surge; health officials call for tougher laws
Dematagoda railway yard: A fast track to potential dengue breeding sites
Energy price pressures unlikely to ease soon despite war respite
Blow hot, blow cold: Lanka-India ties face reality test
What ails our health system
Blow hot, blow cold: Lanka-India ties face reality test
Coming back to haunt
Lung cancer screening to save lives begins at Welisara
Will Israel’s role as a spoiler jeopardise US–Iran MoU and result in a diplomatic reversal
Lung Health Clinics every Wednesday at Welisara
Delft's fishermen say they are left with no catch after trawlers' mayhem
Crop pests peacock and giant squirrel may end up on hit list
BIA arrivals see red as Customs Department struggles with single scanner for green channel
Asia leads global aquatic food production: FAO report
Israel construction jobs: Applicants allege recruitment flaws, SLBFE blames market demand
Roadworthiness test on the cards for vehicles
Farmers protest against paddy and fertiliser prices
Outdated state-sector websites sitting ducks for cyberattacks; CERT calls for urgent updates
Amarapura Upasampada Vinaya Karma ceremony to be held with state patronage next month
73.16% of GCE O/L candidates qualify for GCE A/L
Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz a relief to the balance of payments
A spymaster struggling in a mousetrap that was once his domain
A new framework for climate displacement
Locals demand revival of abandoned factory
Tamil conference focuses on interdisciplinary dimensions
Reader clubs pick Nuwara Eliya Public library as best
SLR in fresh crisis after visa blunder derails historic chance
Third successive MCA T10 Tournament to reach final stage this week
Wimbledon of 2026 -- from clay to grass court tennis
Maliban Biscuits crowned Stafford Motors MCA ‘G’ Division T20 champs
Top seeds gear up for Ceylon Masters Championship 2026
ICC Chief Jay Shah briefed on SLC’s ambitious governance overhaul during short Sri Lankan visit
Netball selection drama overshadows Asian Cup preparations
USA down Australia to reach WC knockout rounds, Brazil swat Haiti
Javelin-thrower Pathirage makes his point in Doha
Sri Lanka and Windies go out today aiming win
Scrape through against spirited Zahira
Peterites overpower Royal to lift Anghie Trophy
Wesley snatch first win, beating fancied Isipathana
Dons contained by Randles Hills unit at Bogambara
Dominant St. Anthony’s clinch first win over Ananda
Sri Lanka and India clash in ‘A’ Tri-Nation finale today at Dambulla
Iran says Hormuz closed again after Israel strikes Lebanon
Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement unveiled
US-Iran discussions at Swiss retreat
Meththa Rehabilitation Foundation: Restoring mobility, dignity and hope across Sri Lanka
Would the EU take Britain back?
Lion Keerthi Gunawardena: A life dedicated to service and leadership
Peeling paint adds to woes of Trump's pool
Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu
Obituary
Kumbhabhishekam: Why an ancient temple renewal ritual still matters
National Library projects and the tragedy that could have been averted
Cuba adopts historic free-market reforms
Epic sighs of epic relief as epic fury ends with epic deal
Arrogant Trump bites more than he can chew
Ranil warns: economy on slippery slope to catastrophic crash
Iran won the war but may lose the peace
The UN Secretary-General who defied the US—and lost
How Hima Kumari and Sherpa Tenzing conquered the Himalayas
Reid Lit Chats returns with workshops and interactive sessions
Flight findings
Programme highlights
A medical luminary and teacher par excellence
A gentle and quiet life
A life well lived, richly shared and lovingly remembered
Digitalisation must be accompanied by basic service standards
Remedial action needed to avert a serious social and economic crisis
15 years on, little steps that turned into a big vision
DCS: Dear Children, Sincerely... 7 Decades of Sri Lanka heads to Germany
Abstract master H.A. Karunaratne to be featured at Frieze Masters London
National Trust lecture: How to save our rich and varied plant life
Threading together the poetry in Kanchipuram silk weaving
Crossword
Sudoku
Solution of Crossword No: 1355
TRICKS TO IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK
Concern over industrial mining
Stock market regulator –SEC– expands enforcement arsenal
NDB mystery: Police probes whether cash was sent abroad
Extreme weather could cause food crisis in Sri Lanka
Palm oil tax extension protects Lanka’s coconut industry
Offers for Mattala airport revamp extended to July 9
Oceans and beaches; beyond their beauty
Heard this before? Export or Perish!
Role of SMEs in economic development
Fuel price drop suspended till Sept. despite global oil slump
SLIIT-Japan collaboration to strengthen public health
“Don’t promote dubious investment schemes”, warns Central Bank
DMS launches IBM Cloudability-Managed Service Programme
Hayleys Solar completes 1.7MWp solar installation at GPV Lanka
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce’s 187th AGM on June 25
Discussion on new Mediation Law
Lanka Financial Services Bureau Ltd (LFSBL) is Certified in SWIFT SIP Compliance program consecutively for the 10th successful year
Hemas Holdings in 2025/26 records strongest earnings for the group
SL’s rubber industry prepares for EU Deforestation Regulations
Union Bank’s Entrepreneurship Development Programme
SDF receives client protection certification
De-dolarising with India – SL commercial corridor
Pillar of the business community bids farewell
Extreme weather could cause food crisis in Sri Lanka
NTB renews partnership with WNPS
Stock market regulator –SEC– expands enforcement arsenal
Offers for Mattala airport revamp extended to July 9
The Middle East’s New Normal
Digital betting trap tightens grip on local youth
Fitch on higher Gold-Loan risk weights
UK start-up launches AI Agents built by communication experts
Nearly 12,000 cyclone-affected persons to benefit from new EU-support
Ogilvy fields largest-ever Sri Lankan team at Cannes event
Port City positions Sri Lanka as South Asia's Gateway for UAE Businesses
Visa introduces ‘Click to Pay’ in Sri Lanka
DFCC Bank offers for Senior Citizens
SEC warning on investments in foreign stock markets
Peak oil demand has arrived
Sri Lanka’s economy, despite challenges, grew by 5.1% in 1Q 2026--DCS
Saviynt Partners with ORIN Corporation
HNB, IESL offer financial benefits to SL engineers
Volt Charge largest in SL’s EV charging network
El Niño raises global economic risks for weaker countries--Fitch
ComBank offers exclusive financial solutions to the ‘Guardians of the Skies’
CALICO Colors Drives Green Revolution with Electric Vehicle Initiative and Carbon-Free Vision
Pussalla Organic Cinnamon achieves EU and USDA organic certification milestone for exports
Leading Finance Company Demonstrates Compassionate Finance
UB Finance PLC Expands Footprint with New Branch in Ganemulla
Sri Lanka’s first free-to-play cultural preservation game platform HELIXRA™ unveiled by Yellow House Productions
Vallibel Finance Brings the Symbol of Stability to the Northern Province
Celeste Steps into Its Next Era with a Shift to Corporate Governance and Leadership Appointment
Home Lands’ Iconic Twin Tower Development Pentara Residencies to be Constructed by World Renowned China Harbour Engineering Company
Abans Strengthens Retail Leadership with Addition of Global Icon ALDO
Samson Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd. Expands into Automotive Sector with TVS Partnership
DIMO Facilitates Delivery of 134 TATA Xenon Yodha Cabs to the Sri Lanka Police
Prime & Melwa Secure Third Marina Area Land Parcel, Becoming the Largest Property Investor
AIA Sri Lanka unveils iSMART+, setting new standards in distribution quality and customer experience
Delmege Consumer Partners with Daraz to bring its goods to your doorstep
Prime Residencies Commences Construction of THE GOLF on Lake Drive, Colombo 08
New policy to regulate transnational higher education institutes
Dangerous situation
North Central Province presents 2026–2030 education strategy
2026 transfer circular for education officers issued
Cabinet approves Rs 1B school hostel renovation plan
PM issues gazette approving Lyceum Campus BBA Honours
Serbia offers BBA and engineering scholarships
Peradeniya Science Faculty hosts 14th Industry Day
Rusin Thathsara Presents “A Cosmonaut Planted a Dream” to the Prime Minister
80-kilowatt mega batch solar energy project at Colombo Uni
UGC seeks public input on AI in universities
HelpAge Sri Lanka conducts awareness programme on elder care
Kandy to host 2026 National Piriven Day Festival
The Open University awards the Doric de Souza Gold Medal
Applications open to recognise science promotion efforts
North Central Province presents 2026–2030 education strategy
2026 transfer circular for education officers issued
RASS monthly lecture to explore fox archetype in literature
PM issues gazette approving Lyceum Campus BBA Honours
CIRP - Vision 2030, a Strategic Transformation that further Strengthens Sri Lanka’s Private Higher Education Landscape
University of West London Opens Sri Lanka’s First Full UK University Branch Campus
Rediscovering the Magic of Books in the Age of Screens
Unlocking Opportunities Through English Proficiency
TISSL at the Forefront of Transforming Educational Leadership
SHEvolve ‘26 – A Celebration of Empowerment, Authenticity and Chance
International Marketing Day and World Environment Day Successfully Celebrated at NIBM School of Business
SLIM Launches National Sales Awards 2026 Celebrating 25 Years of Honouring Sales Excellence
SLIM Hosts Members’ Forum Featuring INSEAD Singapore Marketing Expert Prof. Paddy Padmanabhan
From Classroom to Corporate: The Transition from PR Education to Professional Practice
Global GIS and University of Ruhuna Enter into MoU for Joint R&D, Product Commercialization, Consulting
Diplomacy in Motion: A Journey of Perspective
The 5th Edition of EXITO – A Celebration of Innovation and Excellence at ICBT
ENGINEERING YOUR FUTURE WITH APIIT SRI LANKA!
EARLY CAREER WISDOM: BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE WORKPLACE SUCCESS
Five insights from Nepal’s first billionaire
“GURUJI MARUTHAI RAVINDHIRAN BRINGS GLORY AND HONOUR TO SRI LANKA”
Programme Highlights:
Unlocking Opportunities Through English Proficiency
A Night of Light, Unity and Compassion – Wycherley International School Dehiwala Vesak Celebration 2026
Marketing to GenZ: The New Rules of Modern Marketing
Sir Michael Wilshaw Shares Inspiring Message with the Lyceum Group of Schools
MSI – Your Best Path After O/Ls and A/Ls towards a Globally Recognised Future
Aaron Jasper Corera
Chathuni weerakkody
Fathima Hamna
Rushalee, Muhammad spearhead Sri Lanka’s Asian swimming hopes
AIS host inaugural Inter-International Alumni Netball Tournament
Lyceum Anuradhapura girls and Kuliyapitiya Central boys dominate Novices Swimming Championship
British School’s Elisha bags All-Island Pentathlon Swimming U-15 title
Jehan’s smash-hit comedy Bengal Bungalow is back!
Asia’s wildlife photographers turn their lens on Yala
From YouTube fame to silver screen
Spielberg back with ‘Disclosure Day’
From Cricket to Music: Susitha Manoj reconnects with Sri Lanka through new song collection
French Festival ‘Fête de la Musique' returns to Sri Lanka for International Music Day
World Oceans Day 2026
HappY birthda
Crossword – No. 22
BICYCLE COMPETITION
Just Like You
My Hero, My Dad
A Father’s Love
Thank you for all you have done
My Superhero
Father!
Lasting Love
US and Iran agree on plan for Peace Deal
‘Gruffalo’ author Julia Donaldson on King’s Birthday Honours list
US & Israel vs Iran – months of fighting and talking
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