2026

The Colombo Marathon 2026 has secured official certification from the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and approvalContinue Reading The post Colombo Marathon 2026 secures AIMS certification and World…
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government have signed loan agreements for a $200 million project to support reconstructionContinue Reading The post ADB provides $200 million loan for post-cyclone reconstruction, livelihood support…
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The Sri Lanka Police has urged passengers using taxi services to take precautions to protect themselves from theft, robbery andContinue Reading The post Police issue safety advice to taxi passengers amid crime concerns appeared first on…
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Sri Lanka is moving closer to testing electric “flying taxi” technology, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL)Continue Reading The post Flying Taxis in Sri Lanka? CAASL targets eVTOL Trial operations within 4 months…
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The Sri Lanka Navy has commended 14 civilians who helped rescue 11 naval personnel after a Fast Attack Craft ranContinue Reading The post Navy honours 14 Civilians who Risked Lives to Rescue Sailors appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings PLC has made its first international acquisition, investing $16.2 million to acquire a 75% stake inContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Hemas makes First Overseas Acquisition With $16.2m Kenya Deal appeared first…
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A 22-year-old was arrested with about 18.7 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,” during a police raid inContinue Reading The post 22-year-old arrested with 18.7kg of ‘ICE’ appeared first on Newswire.
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A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) for allegedly spreading unverified and false information claimingContinue Reading The post TID arrests man over alleged fake LTTE Training Camp claim appeared…
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 August 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading The post Weather today: Several spells of showers but Mainly dry weather appeared first on Newswire.
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A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Colombo over alleged illegal financial transactions conducted through the “Undiyal” system. The arrestContinue Reading The post 19-year-old arrested over suspected ‘Undiyal’ transactions in Colombo…
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