2026

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces and theContinue Reading The post ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 11 districts appeared first on Newswire.
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Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption earlier today, hasContinue Reading The post MP Ravi Karunanayake granted bail appeared first on Newswire.
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Colombo Port Ice Drug Haul Estimated at 463kg, Worth Over Rs. 8 Billion Sri Lanka Police say the quantity ofContinue Reading The post Massive Ice Haul at Colombo Port: 463kg Worth Over Rs. 8 Billion Seized so far appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka’s GovPay digital government payment platform has surpassed LKR 5 billion in transactions, with more than 300 government institutionsContinue Reading The post GovPay transactions surpass LKR 5 billion across 300+ institutions…
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Vavuniya recorded Sri Lanka’s highest maximum temperature on Monday (Aug. 31), reaching 38.8 degrees Celsius, according to data released byContinue Reading The post Vavuniya hits 38.8°C as several areas record High Temperatures appeared…
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Representatives of 40 professional organisations and trade unions have joined the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) in opposing theContinue Reading The post 40 Professional Bodies and Trade Unions Unite Against 22nd Amendment appeared…
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Sri Lanka Cricket’s national selectors will be allowed to operate independently without interference from ministers or cricket administrators, while greaterContinue Reading The post Cricket Selection Criticism: Transformation Committee Sets…
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Police have arrested four suspects in connection with several gold chain robberies reported in the Horana area in recent months,Continue Reading The post Four arrested over series of chain-snatching incidents in Horana appeared first on…
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Several health conditions affecting MP Ravi Karunanayake were detailed before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Monday as his lawyers soughtContinue Reading The post 5 Heart Stents, Sleep Apnea, Diabetes: Ravi’s Health issues detailed in…
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‎The death toll from flash floods in Nepal rose to 903 on Monday (August 31, 2026), with bodies continuing toContinue Reading The post ‎Nepal flash floods: Death toll goes past 900; over 4,000 still missing appeared first on Newswire.
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