2026

The United Nations in Sri Lanka has released its latest situation overview on Cyclone Ditwah, warning that the disaster hasContinue Reading The post Cyclone Ditwah caused worst flooding in 20 years : UN Report appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lankan Police opened fire on a suspicious lorry in Ambalangoda after it ignored repeated orders to stop, eventually haltingContinue Reading The post Police open fire to halt fleeing lorry in Ambalangoda appeared first on Newswire.
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The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 09), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading The post CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates slightly against USD appeared first on Newswire.
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The Finance Ministry has extended the 50% surcharge imposed on vehicles until Dec. 31, 2026. The surcharge will continue toContinue Reading The post Vehicle surcharge extended until December 2026 appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from tourism declined in January despite a continued rise in visitor arrivals, highlighting pressure onContinue Reading The post January tourism arrivals hit record high, but earnings decline appeared…
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WhatsApp may soon introduce a new way for users to control who sees their status updates. Reportedly, Meta is testingContinue Reading The post WhatsApp may add Instagram-style close friends for status updates appeared first on Newswire.
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Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Rathna Gamage said that the government is unable to make a definitive statementContinue Reading The post No immediate comment on Maadel fishers’ protest due to court case : Deputy Minister…
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Sri Lankan actress Peshani Ekanayake has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) regarding a fake post circulatedContinue Reading The post Actress files CID complaint over fake news appeared first on Newswire.
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By Ashraff A.Samad The Kuwait Government has gifted 25 tons of dates in view of the fasting period for theContinue Reading The post Kuwait donates 25 tons of dates for Ramadan in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lankan Police have announced that Interpol Red Notices have been issued to track down 103 criminals who have soughtContinue Reading The post Interpol red notices issued for 103 Sri Lankan fugitives appeared first on Newswire.
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