2026

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction followingContinue Reading The post ADB approves $200 Mn emergency assistance for Sri Lanka’s post-Ditwah…
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Qatar Airways has reinstated five daily flights between Doha and Colombo, bringing its operations back to full strength from todayContinue Reading The post Qatar Airways restores five daily flights on Doha–Colombo route appeared first on…
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The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) concluded its second visit to Sri Lanka on June 24, 2026,Continue Reading The post UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture concludes second visit to Sri Lanka appeared first on…
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Former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Sallay has suspended his hunger strike launched while in the custody of the CriminalContinue Reading The post Ex-intelligence chief Suresh Sallay suspends hunger strike on legal advice…
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A suspect linked to multiple crimes and identified as a close associate of an organized criminal has escaped police custodyContinue Reading The post Suspect escapes after attacking police officer during Elpitiya raid appeared first on…
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Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s former private secretary, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until July 08. He was further remandedContinue Reading The post Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s former private secretary Sugeeshwara Bandara…
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Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith participated in the Second extraordinary consistory convened by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV atContinue Reading The post Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith attends extraordinary consistory at the Vatican…
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The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rateContinue Reading The post CBSL Rates : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 341 appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced two squads to represent Sri Lanka in the India Under-19 Men’s Tour of SriContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Cricket names squads for India U19 men’s tour in July appeared first on Newswire.
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The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved US$150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimedContinue Reading The post World Bank approves US$150mn to support Sri Lanka’s reform-led growth push appeared…
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