European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate
Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, according to a rapid scientific analysis published on Wednesday.
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Public urged to use drinking water sparingly amid dry weather conditions
Due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has requested consumers to use drinking water sparingly.
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Suspended Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya granted bail
Suspended Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and subsequently remanded, has been granted bail, Ada Derana reporter said.
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Fuel distribution crisis?
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CNL Reporter
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July 9, 2025
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The Ceylon Petroleum Private Bowser Owners’ Association says fuel distribution activities have been arbitrarily handed over to another party.
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US used car prices surge as tariffs drive market volatility
A gauge of U.S. used vehicle prices sold at wholesale auctions that proved predictive ahead of the inflation surge following the COVID pandemic is climbing again,
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Nishantha Jayaweera takes oath as NPP National List MP
Ushettige Don Nishantha Jayaweera was sworn in as a National People’s Power (NPP) National List Member of Parliament before the Speaker of the House, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, a short while ago.
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Trump to announce trade deals with 7 nations, prepares more letters amid tariff row
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CNL Reporter
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July 9, 2025
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US President Donald Trump has said he would release letters regarding tariffs and trade deals with seven more countries on Wednesday morning (US time).
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SC orders UGC to strictly implement existing guidelines to prevent ragging in universities
The Supreme Court today (09) ordered the University Grants Commission (UGC) to strictly implement the set of guidelines that have already been formulated to prevent ragging at universities across the country.
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Committee to probe irregularities at Central Cultural Fund
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint a three-member committee to investigate alleged malpractices at the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) during the period from 2017 to 2020.
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President stresses urgent need to digitalise IRD to achieve economy targets
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CNL Reporter
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July 8, 2025
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (08) emphasised the critical need to strengthen and digitalise the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to achieve Sri Lanka’s strategic digital economy objectives by 2030.
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