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Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Reading Room

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Coercive laws recipe for future misrule

by Jehan Perera The NPP government is going after powerful figures from the past and present who have engaged in corruption, fraud and criminal activity in a way that no previous government in Sri Lanka has done. Former ministers, politicians and senior state officials are among those facing investigations and legal proceedings. The government has […]

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Benue varsity clinches 10 medals in historic WAUG outing

The Rev. Father Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAU), formerly known as Benue State University (BSU), has celebrated an unprecedented sporting milestone following an impressive performance at the…

  • Benue varsity wins 10 medals at WAUG 2026
  • OAU emerges overall champions with 7 medals
  • University finishes 13th among 20 West African institutions

·dailytrust.com

Cricket’s cosy club faces the axe

by Rex Clementine The proposed new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket has gathered considerable momentum over the past fortnight, with the Bill presented to Parliament, debated by MPs and now facing…

·island.lk

Why Alex Palou's day testing IndyCar's new car at Sebring was cut short

Alex Palou tested the new IndyCar IR28 chassis at Sebring before a fuel issue cut his day short. Palou briefly drove alongside Kyle Kirkwood.

  • Alex Palou's IndyCar test at Sebring cut short due to fuel system issue
  • IR28 chassis tested with Firestone tires, Andretti and Team Penski drivers also present
  • Palou praises IR28's wider cockpit and improved cooling system

·sports.yahoo.com

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