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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Nine Killed as Bridge Collapses in Gujarat,India
At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a section of the Gambhira Bridge on the Mahisagar River collapsed early this morning, July 9, in Padra, Gujarat, India. The bridge connects the key cities of Vadodara and Anand. Multiple vehicles, including a truck and several cars, plunged into the river as the bridge gave way. Rescue teams …
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Fuel distribution crisis?
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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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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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Ritz-Carlton Reserve Heads to Pottuvil,Sri Lanka
Ventive Hospitality and Marriott International have announced plans to open seven new hotels across India and Sri Lanka, including a high-end Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Pottuvil on Sri Lanka’s east coast. The Pottuvil project stands out as Sri Lanka’s only Ritz-Carlton Reserve, featuring 73 luxury villas and 80 branded residences. Positioned near Yala East National Park and Arugam Bay, the resort …
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Cabinet Approves Navy-Led Maritime Security Operations
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July 9, 2025
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The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has approved a proposal to allow the Sri Lanka Navy to independently conduct maritime security operations in key international shipping lanes, including areas around the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Somali Sea, in a move aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s role in regional maritime security. The decision comes in light of continued pirate …
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Trump Restarts U.S. Arms Aid to Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that the United States will resume weapons shipments to Ukraine, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening Kyiv’s defenses amid a sharp escalation in Russian military offensives. Addressing the media at the White House, President Trump confirmed that the forthcoming aid will consist primarily of defensive weapons aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s ability to resist Russian …
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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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