2026

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increasedContinue Reading The post Colombo inflation increases to 5.4% in April appeared first on Newswire.
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The Maradankerni Police have arrested five students in connection with an incident where a group photograph of 16 female teachersContinue Reading The post Five students arrested over AI‑edited nude images of teachers appeared first on…
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Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Guansena says renovation work has been completed at 92 of the 97 sections of theContinue Reading The post 92 of 97 cyclone-damaged sections of Kandy railway line restored: deputy minister appeared first…
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Former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando told court that he believes former President Maithripala Sirisena had priorContinue Reading The post Former Defence Secretary claims ex-President Sirisena knew of Easter attack…
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An American scientist convicted of lying to U.S. authorities about payments from China while he was at Harvard University hasContinue Reading The post Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China appeared first on…
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The Supreme Court has ruled that the fundamental rights of a Sub-Inspector of Police were violated in connection with aContinue Reading The post Supreme Court rules police officer’s fundamental rights were violated in 2022 assault case…
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Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, says officials have informed the committeeContinue Reading The post CoPF meeting with Treasury Secretary: “10 transactions worth USD 2.5 mn stolen”…
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The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) warns that both short-term and long-term physical and psychological punishment can negatively impact aContinue Reading The post Physical punishment harms children long-term : NCPA appeared…
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A total of 287 candidates are currently under consideration for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the NorwegianContinue Reading The post Trump ‘likely’ to be among Nobel Peace Prize nominees appeared first on Newswire.
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  Sri Lanka’s external current account recorded a marginal surplus in March 2026 despite a widening trade deficit and decliningContinue Reading The post March External Sector Performance: 7 key points appeared first on Newswire.
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