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Today’s headlines from Sri Lankan news sites, and what Pitu.lk’s own writers have to say.
Sapugaskanda refinery earns $417 million profit in nine months: CPC chairman
The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery has generated a profit of US$417 million during the first nine months of this year, according
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Kandy National Hospital hit by flooding; restoration work underway
A section of the ground floor of the Outpatient Department (OPD) at Kandy National Hospital was flooded following heavy rainfall
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Cement prices increased by Rs. 100 in Sri Lanka
The price of a 50-kilogramme bag of cement has been increased by Rs. 100 in Sri Lanka, according to cement
Newswire හි කියවන්න
Thunderstorms with heavy rain and severe lightning expected across several parts of Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber warning for severe lightning and heavy rainfall in several parts of Sri
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Kusal Mendis confident Sri Lanka can handle Pakistan’s green pitches in Test series
Sri Lanka Test captain Kusal Mendis has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to perform on green pitches in Pakistan,
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Global oil prices record sharp weekly decline amid hopes of easing Middle East tensions
Global oil prices have recorded one of their sharpest weekly declines in years, as investors anticipate a possible easing of
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Sri Lanka Police raid hotel housing 32 Chinese nationals over suspected online fraud
Sri Lanka Police have searched a hotel in Panadura where 32 Chinese nationals were staying, following information about suspected online
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GMOA announces protest over alleged economic injustices against doctors
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a protest in Colombo on November 10 over what it describes as
Newswire හි කියවන්න
Overseas Sri Lankans send home USD 735.6 million in October
Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka reached USD 735.6 million in October 2026, recording an increase compared to both the previous
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Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves reach USD 7.09 billion in October
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves reached USD 7.09 billion at the end of October 2026, according to the latest Weekly
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Construction of Mannar–Mullikulam 220kV power transmission line to begin today
Construction of a 26-kilometre, 220kV double-circuit power transmission line connecting Mannar and Mullikulam is scheduled to commence today (08), under
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Tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine, says Iranian navy
The Iranian navy has said that a tanker has caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, halting its journey. “An offending oil tanker that was travelling in an unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz caught fire” after hitting a naval mine...
The Island හි කියවන්නIsrael’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country’s next government, passing over the former army chief’s rival, Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog told Eisenkot of his decision on Saturday evening and will formally hand him the mandate...
The Island හි කියවන්නWe must resolve to strengthen our cultural bonds and move forward as one nation, transcending all ethnic and religious differences -PM
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya in her Deepavali message said that all Sri Lankans should resolve to strengthen our cultural bonds and move forward as one nation, transcending all ethnic and religious differences. The full text of the PM’s message: “Deepa...
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