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September 16, 2026
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Sri Lankan Students Seeking Higher Education in Türkiye to Receive Greater Guidance and Support
Irshad Imamudeen COLOMBO: The Serendip Foundation has taken an important step towards creating new educational opportunities for Sri Lankan students aspiring to pursue higher education in Türkiye, following a significant meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Dr. Semih Lütfü Turgut. The meeting was held on Monday (15)...
Education
September 16, 2026
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From Floodwaters to Footsteps: A Path Forward
NEW DELHI : The Bhotekoshi River has gone back to its banks. But the August floods weren’t like the ones we’re used to. More than a thousand people dead. Many more displaced. Villages full of people, gone in minutes. The survivors still trying to figure out where to go. This was not just Nepal’s problem....
International
September 15, 2026
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Sri Lankan expats in the western province in Saudi Arabia given guidelines in emergency situations
JEDDAH : In the light of the current situation in the western part of. Saudi Arabia due to Houthi attacks , the. Sri Lankan consulate in Jeddah here has given certain guidelines to be followed. by its expatriates currently living in the western province of the Kingdom. The statement. states : “ All Sri Lankan citizens in...
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September 15, 2026
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Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia : 13 injured, cities in Western Province asked to be on alert
RIYADH: Thirteen civilians in Saudi Arabia were injured after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia, authorities said, as early warning alerts were issued for several cities on Tuesday morning. The Iran-backed group targeted civilian areas in Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif with ballistic missiles and drones on Monday. The strikes resulted in “minor to moderate injuries...
International
September 15, 2026
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Landslide Warning Issued for Three Districts
COLOMBO : The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide warning for selected areas in three districts, valid until 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (16). The warning covers the Seethawaka Divisional Secretariat Division in Colombo District; Dodangoda, Bulathsinhala, Beruwala, Ingiriya, Matugama, Palindanuwara and Walallawita Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Kalutara District; and Warakapola and Ruwanwella Divisional...
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