Sri Lanka News — Evening Edition, 05 June 2026

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Sri Lanka nursing home worker says a ‘chained’ patient was among 13 fire victims - Oskaloosa Herald

Sri Lanka nursing home worker says a ‘chained’ patient was among 13 fire victims Oskaloosa Herald

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Germany Joins USA, India, UK, France, Thailand, and 36 More Countries as Sri Lanka Offers Free 30-Day Tourist Visa, Driving Adventure, Culture, and Travel Growth - Travel And Tour World

Germany Joins USA, India, UK, France, Thailand, and 36 More Countries as Sri Lanka Offers Free 30-Day Tourist Visa, Driving Adventure, Culture, and Travel Growth Travel And Tour World

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Travel And Tour World The Economic Times The Times of India The Island Etusuora.com Press Trust of India Newsfirst. MSN Al Jazeera The Hindu Allianz Trade

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Sri Lanka rupee is returning to its “normal state”: deputy finmin - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka rupee is returning to its “normal state”: deputy finmin EconomyNext

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EconomyNext Economy Next

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Sri Lanka’s Pathirage overtakes Neeraj Chopra on Asian all-time list with world-leading 92.62m throw - The Statesman

Sri Lanka’s Pathirage overtakes Neeraj Chopra on Asian all-time list with world-leading 92.62m throw The Statesman

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The Statesman NDTV Sports ESPN espn.in

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Survivors from a burned Sri Lankan nursing home relocate, in photos - CTPost

Survivors from a burned Sri Lankan nursing home relocate, in photos CTPost

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CTPost CityNews Halifax SFGATE The Seattle Times

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Commercial Bank extends operations to Port City Colombo - Hiru News

Commercial Bank extends operations to Port City Colombo Hiru News

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Hiru News Adaderana Biz English

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Water Supply Disrupted in Kolonnawa Due to Pipeline Leak; Repairs Underway - Newsfirst.

Water Supply Disrupted in Kolonnawa Due to Pipeline Leak; Repairs Underway Newsfirst.

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Newsfirst. The Morning Newswire

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WI vs SL 2026, WI vs SL 2nd ODI Match Preview - Rusty West Indies face upbeat Sri Lanka with series on the line - ESPNcricinfo

WI vs SL 2026, WI vs SL 2nd ODI Match Preview - Rusty West Indies face upbeat Sri Lanka with series on the line ESPNcricinfo

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ESPNcricinfo The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People

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After eight years, Hotal Colombo is saying goodbye with one final celebration - Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong

After eight years, Hotal Colombo is saying goodbye with one final celebration Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong

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Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong IQAir U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka (.gov)

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Sri Lanka NPP government misled Tamil youth for votes, parliamentarian says - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka NPP government misled Tamil youth for votes, parliamentarian says EconomyNext

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EconomyNext Economy Next World Socialist Web Site