2026

A suspect who allegedly stole a passenger’s bag at the Pettah bus stand was swiftly apprehended by members of theContinue Reading The post Air Force nabs suspect in Pettah bus stand theft (CCTV) appeared first on Newswire.
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1.86 million Sri Lankan men continue to smoke. Tobacco is the second leading cause of cardiovascular disease in the country.Continue Reading The post The Ban That Built a Black Market: Why Sri Lanka Should Regulate Nicotine Products, Not…
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The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has imposed a Rs. 200,000 fine on a supermarket in Anuradhapura for displaying electrical cord reelsContinue Reading The post Supermarket fined Rs. 200,000 for selling electrical cord reels without SLS…
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A 59-year-old woman was rescued after falling into the Diyawanna Oya in the Sandun Uyana area of Battaramulla on Aug.Continue Reading The post Navy rescues woman who fell into Diyawanna Oya appeared first on Newswire.
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The Metro bus service is expected to expand in Colombo with all 121 buses currently available to be deployed underContinue Reading The post Minister calls for park-and-ride facilities for Metro bus project appeared first on Newswire.
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A consignment of 10,000 railway tracks that had been delayed due to the conflict in the Middle East arrived atContinue Reading The post 10,000 railway tracks arrive at Colombo Port after delay appeared first on Newswire.
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The President’s Fund has launched a scholarship programme for the children of low-income lottery sales assistants, with the programme commencingContinue Reading The post President’s Fund launches scholarships for lottery sellers’ children…
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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned the government’s decision to import rice despite what he described as a domestic productionContinue Reading The post Sajith questions rice imports amid surplus, criticises paddy prices…
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Tesla is recalling nearly three million cars in China with interior door handles that could hamper a person’s ability toContinue Reading The post Millions of Teslas recalled in China over door handle safety appeared first on Newswire.
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A 34-year-old man was arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly transporting 380 sea cucumbers without a valid permitContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested with 380 sea cucumbers in Kilinochchi appeared first on Newswire.
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