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June 10, 2026
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Legendary Tamil Film maker Bharathiraja Passes Away At 84
CHENNAI :Veteran director Bharathiraja, one of Tamil cinema’s most influential auteurs, has passed away at 84 in Chennai. Rising from Theni, he revolutionised filmmaking by spotlighting village life and ordinary people, steering the industry away from studio-bound narratives. His death marks the end of an era that redefined visual language and emotional depth in South...
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June 10, 2026
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Ambassador Sashikala Premawardhane Presents Credentials to the President of Indonesia
JAKARTA : The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to win Indonesia Sashikala Premawardhane, presented her Letters of Credence to the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto at the Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace in Jakartaon 8 June 2026. The ceremony included a Guard of Honour, the formal presentation ofcredentials, and a group courtesy call on the President...
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June 10, 2026
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Kananathan Presents Global Investment Opportunities to Kerala Chief Minister
TRIVANDRUM : Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Former diplomat Kananathan met Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Menon Satheesan at the Chief Minister’s Office in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, June 8,, following the formation of the new government two weeks ago. During the meeting, Kananathan congratulated the Chief Minister on his recent electoral success and extended his best wishes for the...
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June 10, 2026
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New online system launched to issue concessionary railway season tickets for public sector employees.
COLOMBO : Under the initiative, all concessionary railway season tickets will be available online through the Pravesha digital platform and the website www.pravesha.lk from July 2026 onwards. The official launch of the government institution registration process for the system was held on June 9 at the Waters Edge Hotel in Battaramulla under the patronage of...
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June 10, 2026
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Why Was Hejaaz Framed in Easter Probe?, Asks Mujibur Rahman MP
COLOMBO – Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Mujibur Rahuman has intensified the growing political debate surrounding the Easter Sunday investigations, calling for a thorough probe into the actions of former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Salley, particularly in relation to the arrest and detention of Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah. In a detailed social media statement, the MP questioned...
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