2026

Coconut-based exports have surpassed USD 1 billion in 2025 and are expected to close the year at around USD 1.2Continue Reading The post Coconut exports top $1 billion in 2025, up by 40% appeared first on Newswire.
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Police state that a woman was killed in the Delpawatta area of Agalawatta, last morning (01 Jan), after being assaultedContinue Reading The post 84 yr old husband kills 79 yr old wife in Agalawatta appeared first on Newswire.
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Police investigations reveal that a knife attack reported in Mawanella yesterday, killing three persons, had occurred due to a disputeContinue Reading The post Police say Mawanella knife attack due to a land dispute appeared first on…
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A stock of 170 kilograms of heroin held as case material will be destroyed after completing the required court procedures,Continue Reading The post 170 kg of Heroin transported to Puttalam for incineration appeared first on Newswire.
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The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (02 Jan), compared to Thursday (01 Jan). AccordingContinue Reading The post CBSL rates : Dollar selling rate moves to Rs. 313.27 appeared first on Newswire.
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An individual has been arrested with a stock of gold items and electronic equipment illegally brought into the country, basedContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested at BIA with gold, electronics smuggled from Dubai appeared first on…
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Police say a shooting that killed a 20‑year‑old youth in the Korathota Menikagara area of Nawagamuwa yesterday (01 Jan), hadContinue Reading The post Rival underworld gang linked to first shooting death of 2026 appeared first on Newswire.
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India has agreed to play additional T20 international matches during their tour of Sri Lanka in August as part ofContinue Reading The post India agrees to play extra T20Is in Sri Lanka to support Cyclone Ditwah relief appeared first on…
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Police say three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal New Year’s Eve hit-and-run in Ambalantota, inContinue Reading The post 03 more arrested in Ambalantota hit-and-run that killed Police Constable appeared first on…
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Sri Lanka’s economy could see stronger-than-expected growth in 2026, driven by increased government spending on post-cyclone recovery, though it isContinue Reading The post Stronger-than-expected growth possible in 2026 : CB Governor…
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