2026

Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung met Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today at his office in Colombo, asContinue Reading The post US Ambassador Julie makes farewell call on Sajith appeared first on Newswire.
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Certain areas around the slopes of Ambuluwawe Mountain have been identified as high-risk landslide zones, and residents of 18 housesContinue Reading The post Landslide risk prompts evacuation for 18 houses in Ambuluwawa appeared first on…
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The Ministry of Environment states that landslides triggered by the heavy rainfall accompanying Cyclone Ditwah have severely impacted Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading The post Cyclone Ditwah damages 34% of Central Highland forests appeared first…
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The Sri Lanka Police has announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented coinciding with the cricket matches ofContinue Reading The post Special traffic plan for England–Sri Lanka matches in Colombo appeared first on Newswire.
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Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader and former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has described the conclusion of outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung’s tenureContinue Reading The post Gammanpila celebrates Julie Chung’s departure, calls her a curse…
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Police have arrested three more suspects for allegedly aiding and abetting a shooting incident in which a 16-year-old girl wasContinue Reading The post Kohuwela 16-year-old girl shooting : 9 arrested so far appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lankan authorities have intensified their crackdown on organized crime, obtaining Interpol Red Notices for 95 suspects currently hiding overseas.Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka Secures Interpol ‘Red Notices’ for 95 Fugitives Abroad…
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Sri Lanka Customs has reported strong revenue performance in the opening weeks of 2026, collecting 106.6 billion rupees in theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Customs collects Rs. 106.6B in first 13 days of 2026 appeared first on…
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A group of parents of Grade 6 students in 2026 staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Education,Continue Reading The post Parents protest over delayed Grade 6 education reforms appeared first on Newswire.
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The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has announced its opposition to the government’s “Prajashakthi” programme. ITAK media spokesperson and formerContinue Reading The post ITAK opposes Govt’s ‘Prajashakthi’ program appeared first on…
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