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Sri Lanka Worker Remittances Top $4.6 Billion

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Sri Lanka Worker Remittances Top $4.6 Billion

By The Morning Telegraph July 20, 2026

Sri Lanka worker remittances exceeded $4.6 billion in six months, but June’s sharp monthly decline raises questions...

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Old Bogambara Prison Reopened After Negombo Riot

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Old Bogambara Prison Reopened After Negombo Riot

By The Morning Telegraph July 9, 2026

By Roy Denish. Old Bogambara Prison has officially returned to Sri Lanka’s correctional system after a deadly...

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Trincomalee Port Development Faces Viability Test

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Trincomalee Port Development Faces Viability Test

By The Morning Telegraph July 8, 2026

By Roy Denish. Trincomalee port development faces scrutiny over cargo demand, logistics gaps, energy strategy and commercial...

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CEB Coal Scandal Uncovers Stunning Public Losses

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CEB Coal Scandal Uncovers Stunning Public Losses

By The Morning Telegraph July 8, 2026

By Roy Denish. COPE exposes the CEB coal procurement scandal, revealing weak oversight, low-grade coal, tariff pressure...

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South Korea E-8 Visa Fiasco Crushes Lankan Hopes

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South Korea E-8 Visa Fiasco Crushes Lankan Hopes

By The Morning Telegraph July 8, 2026

By Roy Denish. South Korea E-8 visa chaos has left Sri Lankan job seekers trapped after an...

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Sri Lanka Luxury Vehicles Were All Pre-Owned

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Sri Lanka Luxury Vehicles Were All Pre-Owned

By The Morning Telegraph July 8, 2026

By Roy Denish. Sri Lanka luxury vehicles imported since October 2025 were all secondhand, as used Japanese...

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Malabe Illicit Bottling Plant Linked to Ex-Minister

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Malabe Illicit Bottling Plant Linked to Ex-Minister

By The Morning Telegraph July 7, 2026

By Roy Denish. Malabe illicit bottling plant probe expands after police seize counterfeit liquor and alleged fake...

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Sri Lankan Bus Fares Leave Workers Counting Every Rupee

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Sri Lankan Bus Fares Leave Workers Counting Every Rupee

By The Morning Telegraph July 6, 2026

By Roy Denish. Sri Lankan bus fares are rising after a 12% hike, putting new pressure on...

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