2025

The gazette notification requiring shops to charge for handled polythene bags comes into effect today (November 1). Accordingly, retailers mustContinue Reading The post No free polythene shopping bags from today appeared first on Newswire.
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The Galle Literary Festival (GLF) will return from 22–25 January 2026, featuring an expanded programme of literature, performance, and culturalContinue Reading The post Galle Literary Festival to return in Jan 2026 appeared first on…
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An exhibition and mural painting by Tamil and Muslim women from the North and East was held in Jaffna onContinue Reading The post Exhibition & peaceful gathering held to mark 35 years since the forced expulsion of Muslims by the LTTE…
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The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) headline inflation (year-on-year) accelerated further in October 2025, indicating continued convergence towards the inflationContinue Reading The post CCPI headline inflation accelerates further in…
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A firearm and ammunition were recovered during maintenance work carried out on the roof of the library building at theContinue Reading The post Weapon & ammunition found at Jaffna uni appeared first on Newswire.
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Six individuals have been taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy along with a multi-day fishing vessel suspected ofContinue Reading The post Navy nabs 06 individuals on vessel suspected of transporting narcotics appeared first on…
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About 700 people have been killed during three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition party has said.Continue Reading The post About 700 killed in Tanzania election protests appeared first on Newswire.
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Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne says the extension of the school time by 30 minutes will only reduce theContinue Reading The post School hours extended by 30 minutes will ease teacher workload – Education Ministry appeared…
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A woman has been arrested in Gampaha on charges of failing to heed the orders of traffic Police, obstructing theContinue Reading The post Viral video : Woman arguing with traffic cops arrested appeared first on Newswire.
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A cross-party delegation comprising Members of Parliament and political representatives commenced a two-day study visit to Jaffna, receiving a warmContinue Reading The post Cross-party MPs visit Jaffna to boost Northern development dialogue…
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