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AI‑focused legal technology firm 3Rive is expanding its regional footprint through a new partnership with Anthropic The BASL President has denied meeting Sajith Premadasa regarding the Western Province Chief Minister candidacy To address the street dog problem, the Government must work collaboratively with animal welfare organisations

AI‑focused legal technology firm 3Rive is expanding its regional footprint through a new partnership with

Financial Times, 28th July reports that AI‑first legal technology provider 3Rive Technologies has announced its inclusion in Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network — a global ecosystem of vetted firms trained to deploy Anthropic’s Claude AI models within client organisations...

The BASL President has denied meeting Sajith Premadasa regarding the Western Province Chief Minister

Asian Mirror, 28th July reports that Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev Amarasuriya has rejected as “completely false” an allegation by NPP MP Asitha Niroshana that he met Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to discuss becoming the Western Province Chief Ministerial candidate for...

To address the street dog problem, the Government must work collaboratively with animal welfare

(Photo by Renjith Tomy Pkm on Pexels.com) Daily Mirror, 28th July – Government-led drives to eliminate certain unwanted issues are often politically convenient, as such initiatives help restore public confidence at moments when it begins to decline...

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Several members of Kavadi dance groups have been arrested with drugs ahead of the Devinuwara Perahera

(Photo by Calvin Seng on Pexels.com) Ada Derana, 28th July reports that Police say several members of Kavadi dance groups taking part in the annual procession of the Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya have been arrested for allegedly possessing narcotics...

Sri Lanka Named Among Top Four Most Improved Nations for Sovereign Transparency in 2026 IIF Index

(Photo by weranga rajapaksha/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 2.0) Financial Times, 27th July reports that Sri Lanka has been ranked fourth globally among emerging markets for making significant progress in debt transparency and investor relations, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF)...

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Sri Lanka Customs Prepares to Auction Over 1,000 Unclaimed Vehicles at Hambantota Port

(Photo by Luke Miller on Pexels.com) Daily News, 27th July reports that More than 1,000 imported vehicles have remained stranded at Hambantota Port for up to six months as importers delay completing mandatory clearance procedures...

Go For A Referendum If You Can”: Namal Challenges Govt. Over Judges’ Retirement Age

Asian Mirror, 27th July reports that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has challenged the Government to hold a referendum if it believes extending the retirement age of Supreme Court judges is a greater priority than the pressing problems faced by the...

Public Urged to Conserve Water and Power as El Niño Intensifies

(Photo by Atlantic Ambience on Pexels.com) Ada Derana, 27th July reports that Sri Lankan authorities are calling on the public to minimize water and electricity usage as the El Niño weather phenomenon threatens prolonged heat and dry conditions...

From Sri Lankan Privilege to Arriving in Australia with $200: The Journey of Macquarie CEO Shemara

Source The Nightly – Born into a prominent Sri Lankan legal and medical dynasty, Shemara Wikramanayake’s family faced major financial shifts and racial hostility after moving to England in the 1960s...

Russia and North Korea are finalising their first road crossing, raising concerns it could be used

(Photo by Алесь Усцінаў on Pexels.com) The Guardian, 28th July reports that Russia and North Korea are nearing completion of a bridge that will create their first-ever road connection, sparking...

Gray Divorces” Surge Across Asia as Older Women Seek Personal Independence

CNN, 26th July – A growing number of Asian women in their 50s and 60s are choosing to end long-term marriages after fulfilling family responsibilities, driving a noticeable rise in late-life...

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Youth Movement Ends Protests as Education Minister Resigns

BBC, 26th July reports that Leaders of the youth-led “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) have called off their five-week demonstration in New Delhi following the resignation of Education...

Sri Lanka Named Among Top Four Most Improved Nations for Sovereign Transparency in

(Photo by weranga rajapaksha/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 2.0) Financial Times, 27th July reports that...

Ranil Wickremesinghe Calls for Parliamentary Select Committee to Address 1.1 Million Pending Court

(Photo -The President’s Office/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 4.0) Daily Mirror, 24th July reports...

Parliament Defeats No-Confidence Motion Against Justice Minister

Ada Derana, 24th July reports that Following a parliamentary debate, the Opposition’s no-confidence...

Go For A Referendum If You Can”: Namal Challenges Govt. Over Judges’ Retirement

Asian Mirror, 27th July reports that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP...

The BASL President has denied meeting Sajith Premadasa regarding the Western Province Chief

Asian Mirror, 28th July reports that Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev...

As Iran Targets the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf Neighbors Accelerate Bypass Pipelines

CNN, 24th July reports that In response to Iranian disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Middle...

Doctors explain that itchy ears usually stem from dryness, allergies, wax buildup, or mild infections

(Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Pexels.com) Prvention Magazine, 28th July – That deep, maddening itch inside your ear can feel impossible to relieve — you’re fully aware of the sensation, yet no...

Why Working Longer May Protect Brain Health and Lower Dementia Risk

Men’s Fitness – While retirement is often seen as the ultimate goal after decades of work, research suggests that stepping away from employment can accelerate cognitive decline...

Top Exterior Paint Colours for Porches, Pergolas, Outbuildings, and Trim

(Photo by Arian Fernandez on Pexels.com) House & Garden Magazine – When prepping your garden for entertaining, paint might not be the first thing on your radar—but updating your exterior trims...

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Why a 9-to-5 Schedule Actually Improved My Running Consistency

(Photo by João Godoy on Pexels.com) Runners World, 23rd July – A former college cross-country athlete shares how transitioning into a structured corporate workday unexpectedly boosted her running...

Duchess Meghan has returned to television following her divisive Netflix series

(Photo – Fuzheado/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 4.0) USA Today, 26th July reports that Duchess Meghan has returned to television nearly a year after the release of the second season of her divisive Netflix lifestyle series...

Avni Doshi Explores the Disintegration of Domestic Life in ‘The First House’

Source The Guardian – In her follow-up to the Booker-shortlisted Burnt Sugar, Avni Doshi delivers a sharp portrait of a woman navigating the sudden breakdown of her marriage. Blending astrology, myth, and visceral family dynamics...

“Abhisari” from 24th July in Island wide theatres

ජූලි 24 සිට දිවයින පුරා සිනමා ශාලාවල 'අභිසාරී'...

Dr. Shashi Tharoor Chief Guest as Sri Lanka Opens First Trilingual Literary Festival

News Wire, 24th July reports that Highlighting the power of literature to strengthen regional ties, Indian parliamentarian Dr. Shashi Tharoor inaugurated the six-day Colombo Literary Festival 2026 alongside key Sri Lankan dignitaries, marking a milestone...