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Published on: Wednesday 10 June 2026
DEDURU OYA, Sri Lanka – On April 16, eight members of Priyantha Kumara’s family including his wife, son, brother, father-in-law, and four other relatives were swept away by strong currents in the ...
News Sri Lanka » Western » Events: India and Sri Lanka’s Deep Sea Mining Deadlock
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Published on: Thursday 09 July 2026
Regional geopolitical tensions and a legal stalemate are constraining both countries’ cobalt ambitions in the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount.
News Sri Lanka » Western » Events: Two killed, several injured in Sri Lanka prison clash
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Published on: Sunday 05 July 2026
At least two inmates were killed and several others injured on Sunday in a prison clash in Sri Lankas western coastal town of Negombo, a prison official said. A clash erupted ...
News Sri Lanka » Western » Events: Sri Lanka’s recent drowning deaths linked to aftermath of extreme weather events
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Published on: Wednesday 10 June 2026
If you liked this story, share it with other people. Sri Lanka recorded more than 50 drowning deaths in the first five months this year. Faster currents on the outer banks of rivers can pull swimmers ...