2026

Israel’s systematic torture of Palestinians, long shielded by decades of impunity and political cover, has become a defining instrument ofContinue Reading The post UN expert warns torture has become ‘state doctrine’ in Israel appeared first…
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The Internet Media Action (IMA) has raised alarm over what it called was a serious democratic crisis in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading The post IMA flags a ‘democratic crisis’ after ruling on Mohamed Suhail’s PTA detention appeared first on…
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Former parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been further remanded until March 31 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama inContinue Reading The post Sajin Vass Gunawardena further remanded appeared first on Newswire.
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Cement companies have taken steps to increase prices, marking a fresh burden on the construction industry. Local manufacturers announced thatContinue Reading The post Cement companies increase prices appeared first on Newswire.
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Global gold prices continued to slide on Tuesday, extending a sharp downturn that has persisted for days as markets grappleContinue Reading The post Gold prices fall sharply, Sri Lanka 24‑carat pound drops by Rs. 38,000 appeared first on…
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Residents in Sandarasgama, Eppawala, captured a crocodile that had approached a house and handed it over to wildlife officials todayContinue Reading The post 10-foot crocodile captured near Eppawala home appeared first on Newswire.
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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern province and the Kalutara and RatnapuraContinue Reading The post Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 05 districts today appeared first on…
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Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to revise bus fares following the recent increase in Diesel prices. According toContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves 12.19% bus fare hike appeared first on Newswire.
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The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a program to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls in 2026, aimed at ensuringContinue Reading The post Sanitary napkin program for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to implement a programme to promote QR code-based digital payments, with no additional feesContinue Reading The post Cabinet backs fee-free QR payments under Rs. 5,000 appeared first on Newswire.
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