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You Tap. He Runs. The Algorithm Wins; The Unseen War of Sri Lanka’s Taxi Drivers

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You Tap. He Runs. The Algorithm Wins; The Unseen War of Sri Lanka’s Taxi Drivers

By The Morning Telegraph September 2, 2026

Sri Lanka taxi drivers describe debt, long hours, algorithmic pressure and falling returns while working through Uber...

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VIDEO: “Why is Central Bank Silent On Red-Warrant Fugitive Taking Over Asia Capital?” – CIF

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VIDEO: “Why is Central Bank Silent On Red-Warrant Fugitive Taking Over Asia Capital?” – CIF

By The Morning Telegraph September 2, 2026

Asia Capital shareholding has come under scrutiny after the Civil Intelligence Front questioned a 71.6% stake linked...

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Sri Lanka Referendum: The Numbers Behind a National Vote

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Sri Lanka Referendum: The Numbers Behind a National Vote

By The Morning Telegraph September 2, 2026

Sri Lanka referendum rules explain how many votes are needed, the two-thirds turnout threshold and what the...

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Ex-Lawyer Linked to Ganemulla Sanjeewa Case Remanded Over Forged ID and Bank Fraud

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Ex-Lawyer Linked to Ganemulla Sanjeewa Case Remanded Over Forged ID and Bank Fraud

By The Morning Telegraph September 2, 2026

By Roy Denish. Forged NIC bank fraud allegations see ex-lawyer Tamara Kumari Abeyratne remanded until September 7...

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Police Officer in Padukka, Appears to Assault and Hurl Homophobic Abuse at Civilian (Video)

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Police Officer in Padukka, Appears to Assault and Hurl Homophobic Abuse at Civilian (Video)

By The Morning Telegraph September 1, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. Padukka police officer footage shows a traffic stop escalating as the officer appears to...

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Underworld Figure “Modara Chatu” Flees Back to Dubai

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Underworld Figure “Modara Chatu” Flees Back to Dubai

By The Morning Telegraph September 1, 2026

By Roy Denish. Modara Chatu reportedly returned to Dubai despite an active travel ban and ongoing court...

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Piyankara Jayaratne Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

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Piyankara Jayaratne Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

By The Morning Telegraph September 1, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. Former Civil Aviation Minister Piyankara Jayaratne has reportedly been sentenced to seven years of...

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CIABOC Petitioned to Investigate Supreme Court Judges Over Unrecovered X-Press Pearl Compensation

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CIABOC Petitioned to Investigate Supreme Court Judges Over Unrecovered X-Press Pearl Compensation

By The Morning Telegraph September 1, 2026

By Roy Denish. A complaint over X-Press Pearl compensation asks CIABOC to investigate three Supreme Court judges...

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How Sri Lankan Intelligence Tracked Down Wanathe Chathu in Dubai

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How Sri Lankan Intelligence Tracked Down Wanathe Chathu in Dubai

By The Morning Telegraph September 1, 2026

By Roy Denish. Wanathe Chathu arrest follows a covert intelligence operation in the UAE targeting an alleged...

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BMICH Graduation Turns Ugly As Police Open Fire And Stop an Abduction

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BMICH Graduation Turns Ugly As Police Open Fire And Stop an Abduction

By The Morning Telegraph September 1, 2026

By Roy Denish. BMICH abduction sparks police pursuit in Colombo as officers rescue a university graduate and...

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