People’s Bank to fund elephant warning systems at railway hotspots
People’s Bank will fund a three-year project to reduce elephant–train collisions in Sri Lanka through advanced early warning systems, beginning with a…
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Local news from across Sri Lanka: provinces and districts, police and courts, weather, schools and community stories — from Serendib News.
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British author Jeffrey Archer dies at 86
British bestselling author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died peacefully at 86. The author of Kane & Abel sold more than 300 million books…
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Delhi Police arms frontline personnel with bodycams
Delhi Police is implementing the use of body-worn cameras for frontline officers managing protests in New Delhi. This initiative aims to document interactions…
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Beware of Agents Selling ‘False Hope’: Australia Tightens Student Visa Rules from 2 October
Australia has introduced major student visa reforms effective October 2, requiring current student visa holders seeking another student visa as the primary…
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Sri Lanka Tourism Regains Momentum as Middle East Flight Disruptions Ease
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is regaining momentum as Middle Eastern flight disruptions ease, with stronger air connectivity, market diversification and new…
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Abu Dhabi targets 70% food self-sufficiency by 2040 under new ADAFSA strategy
Abu Dhabi unveils a bold strategy to achieve 70% food self-sufficiency by 2040, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration.
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Dubai awards Golden Visas to outstanding educators: Who is eligible and how teachers are selected
Dubai awards Golden Visas to outstanding educators, recognizing their contributions to students and schools. Learn who qualifies and how teachers are selected.
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The Island in the spotlight on Thailand’s singing sensation’s fan page
The Island ‘s story last Tuesday (29 Sept.) on Thailand’s biggest new global star — Nene Royal — generated over 2,000 ‘Likes’, within 24 hours, with lots of…
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GL urges cautious handling of Saudi death row case, blasts govt. over BRICS affair
Convenor of Janathawadi Joint Opposition, Prof. G. L. Peiris, yesterday (05) emphasised the responsibility on the part of the government and others to act…
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Govt. plans to amalgamate NDF and ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ Fund
Discussions are underway to integrate the National Defence Fund and the ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ Fund. The Defence Ministry said yesterday that this was discussed at…
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Six people arrested in dramatic police pursuit on Melbourne Freeway after aggravated burglary
Aerial footage shows multiple people being detained by heavily armed police officers.
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Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn gets life for wife’s murder
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life without parole after being convicted of his wife’s murder
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Ajman court acquits son after CCTV shows father started attack
Surveillance footage clears 22-year-old in Ajman assault case, showing he disarmed his father to prevent further violence during a heated family argument.
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Dubai awards Golden Visas to outstanding educators in celebration of World Teachers’ Day
Dubai honors exceptional educators with Golden Visas on World Teachers’ Day, celebrating their contributions to shaping young minds and advancing education.
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India-born cheetah gives birth to five cubs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park
India-born cheetah in Kuno NP gives birth to five cubs, expanding Botswana lineage and boosting India’s cheetah population to 60.
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Murder investigation launched after man dies from stab wound in North Albury, NSW
The 28-year-old was found in the early hours of September 27.
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Amazon takes first step to launch drone delivery service in Australia
The plan comes with serious concerns from overseas about safety, noise and privacy concerns.
