2026

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence, has officially declared the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB)Continue Reading The post President declares CCIB a detention centre under Prevention of…
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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has appointed 24 new Advisory Committees for the 2026–2029 period, aimed at strengtheningContinue Reading The post EDB appoints 24 Advisory Committees to strengthen Sri Lanka’s export sector…
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The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), compared toContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD appeared first on Newswire.
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Amnesty International has urged Saudi Arabian authorities to immediately overturn the death sentence imposed on 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant workerContinue Reading The post Amnesty urges Saudi Arabia to overturn death sentence against Sri…
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The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has advised the public to refrain from selling vehicles under open papers, urging vehicleContinue Reading The post Motor Traffic Department warns public against selling vehicles under open papers…
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A new CT scan machine installed at the Negombo District General Hospital at a cost of Rs. 177 million, fundedContinue Reading The post Rs. 177 Mn CT scanner commissioned at Negombo District General Hospital appeared first on Newswire.
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1,109 hospitalized in 24 hours, including 82 confirmed measles cases; no confirmed measles deaths reported during the period The deathContinue Reading The post Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 1,122 as eight die in 24 hours appeared…
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The World Bank raised its ​growth forecast for South Asia, citing resilient consumer demand despite an energy shock, but warnedContinue Reading The post South Asia growth holds firm, but energy shock, weather pose risks, says World Bank…
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Three civilians have been killed and 36 injured in Houthi-claimed attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia, according to aContinue Reading The post Three killed, 36 injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi airports appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets declined by 1.1% in September 2026, compared to the previous month, according to the CentralContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s official reserves decline to US$ 6.85 billion in September appeared first…
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