2026

Operations at the third terminal of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal commenced today (23 Jan). Marking the start ofContinue Reading The post Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal opens for operations appeared first on Newswire.
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Opposition MP Sujeewa Semasinghe has written to Sri Lanka’s ambassadors and several international organisations, raising concerns over what he describedContinue Reading The post No Auditor General : Sujeewa appeals to International Bodies…
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Businessman Dudley Sirisena has issued a detailed statement explaining the controversy surrounding the import of his Rolls-Royce vehicle, saying heContinue Reading The post Rolls-Royce Customs Saga Explained: Dudley Sirisena Breaks Silence…
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The Ministry of Urban Development announced that construction work at the Colombage Mawatha housing scheme in Kirulapone, which had beenContinue Reading The post Work resumes on Kirulapone housing scheme with 30‑month completion target…
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Parliament on Friday approved the nomination of three non-Members of Parliament to the Constitutional Council, following the expiry of theContinue Reading The post Parliament Approves Three Civil Society Members to Constitutional Council…
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Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya said the country’s general laws apply to disputes between ride-hailing services such as PickMeContinue Reading The post Violence against PickMe & Uber Drivers will face Criminal Action:…
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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday met the Mahanayaka Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiriya chapters in Kandy and receivedContinue Reading The post Ranil says he is not active in politics after meeting Mahanayaka Theras…
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The United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a joint announcement on ThursdayContinue Reading The post US completes withdrawal from WHO appeared first on Newswire.
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The prevailing dry weather conditions are expected to change from Friday, 23 January 2026, according to the Department of Meteorology. Continue Reading The post Dry weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on…
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The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 10,000 on a businessman operating in Old Moor Street, ColomboContinue Reading The post Trader fined for illegal sale of imported turmeric appeared first on Newswire.
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