2026

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has signaled that taxes on vehicles could be relaxed in the future, depending on theContinue Reading The post Vehicle taxes could be relaxed in future, Minister signals appeared first on Newswire.
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The Irrigation Department has urged the public and all water users to use water sparingly as water levels in theContinue Reading The post Irrigation Department urges public to use water sparingly as reservoir levels fall to 37% appeared…
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A 3.1-kilogram bladder stone has been surgically removed from a 55-year-old patient at a hospital in Trincomalee, with doctors sayingContinue Reading The post 3.1-kg bladder stone removed in Sri Lanka, potentially a world record appeared…
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An acting officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Saindamaruthu Police Station and a police constable have been arrested by officials of theContinue Reading The post Acting OIC, constable arrested over alleged Rs. 20,000 bribe appeared first on…
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The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) general manager has been sent on compulsory leave, according to a written notice issuedContinue Reading The post NHDA general manager sent on compulsory leave appeared first on Newswire.
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Further details have emerged in the Criminal Investigation Department’s probe into an alleged scheme to illegally transfer around US$1 billionContinue Reading The post US$1 Bn alleged illegal money transfer: New details emerge as 4 bank…
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A hotel owner has been hospitalised after being shot by two assailants who arrived on a motorcycle along Srilalankara MawathaContinue Reading The post Hotel owner shot in Athurugiriya appeared first on Newswire.
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American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her starring roles in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died atContinue Reading The post ‘Heroes’ & ‘Nashville’ actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 appeared first on…
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Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, reinforced its position as a leader in the nation’s Life Insurance industryContinue Reading The post Union Assurance Wins Double Gold at National Business Excellence Awards…
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Suranjith Wewita has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), following the resignationContinue Reading The post Suranjith Wewita appointed new SLTDA Chairman following Hewawasam’s…
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