2026

The elders’ home in Anguruwathota, Horana, where a fire claimed the lives of 12 residents earlier this week, had beenContinue Reading The post Only 148 of Sri Lanka’s 455 elders’ homes registered – Minister after fire tragedy appeared first…
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Schools should be places where children feel safe, valued and cared for, in addition to receiving a quality education, PrimeContinue Reading The post Schools must provide love and safety, not just education – Prime Minister appeared first…
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Police have seized 19 firearms, T-56 ammunition, crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and more than 100,000 prescription pills (Pregabalin) following a two-weekContinue Reading The post Police seize 19 firearms, ammunition and drugs in major…
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Sri Lanka have been forced to make a change to their squad ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World CupContinue Reading The post Injury blow for Sri Lanka as Sashini Gimhani ruled out of T20 World Cup appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lankan disability rights advocate Nilshani De Silva has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 19th Session ofContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan Disability Rights activist invited to address UN Conference appeared first on…
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Sri Lanka’s financial system remained resilient during the first quarter of 2026 despite heightened tensions in the Middle East, exchangeContinue Reading The post Financial system remains resilient despite global pressures, says Central…
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Sri Lanka received US$ 847 million in workers’ remittances in May 2026, marking a significant increase compared to US$ 767.9Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka sees Strong Growth in Overseas Worker Earnings appeared first on Newswire.
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Ireland has announced a ban on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from enteringContinue Reading The post Ireland bans two Israeli ministers from entering country appeared first on…
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Due to the active Southwest Monsoon conditions, the showery weather over the southwestern parts of the country is expected toContinue Reading The post Heavy rain alert issued for 9 districts appeared first on Newswire.
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Astronauts onboard the International Space Station have been told to return to normal duties after previously being on evacuation alertContinue Reading The post ISS astronauts return to routine operations after evacuation alert appeared…
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