2026

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09), compared toContinue Reading The post Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 341 appeared first on Newswire.
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The Colombo High Court today (09) sentenced former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to four years of rigorous imprisonment in oneContinue Reading The post Corruption allegations : Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to four years’ rigorous…
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Sri Lanka Police have rejected allegations made by former MP Udaya Gammanpila regarding the treatment of former State Intelligence ServiceContinue Reading The post Police reject Gammanpila’s allegations over Sallay’s treatment in custody…
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The Pentagon has reportedly raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to its highest level, citing concerns over increased IsraeliContinue Reading The post Pentagon on high alert over Israeli espionage activities: Report…
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Three people drowned while bathing at the Daluwa estuary in Norochcholai on Saturday evening (6), police said. The victims wereContinue Reading The post Three drown while bathing at Norochcholai estuary appeared first on Newswire.
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The University of Vavuniya and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)Continue Reading The post University of Vavuniya, IIT Madras sign MoU to boost academic cooperation…
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Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has criticised the Government’s management of SriLankan Airlines, claiming the loss-making national carrier is seekingContinue Reading The post Harsha questions SriLankan Airlines’ request for Rs. 100 bn in…
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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has expelled five of its members from the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha with immediate effect followingContinue Reading The post SJB expels five Bulathsinhala PS councillors amid allegations appeared first…
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The Department of Meteorology has issued a strong wind and rough sea warning valid until 10.30 a.m. on 8 JuneContinue Reading The post Warning issued for strong winds and rough seas around the island appeared first on Newswire.
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Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-EliyaContinue Reading The post Sunday: Heavy rainfall above 100 mm forecast in several areas appeared…
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