2026

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated significantly against the US Dollar on the first working day of 2026, compared toContinue Reading The post Jan 1st Dollar rate comparisons in SL appeared first on Newswire.
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has briefed the Mahanayake Theros and Anunayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters on theContinue Reading The post President meets chief monks, details disaster response appeared first on Newswire.
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British Sri Lankan Muslim organisations have handed over a collective donation of Rs 10.5 million to the Sri Lankan Government’sContinue Reading The post British SL Muslim groups donate Rs 10.5M for Sri Lanka recovery appeared first on…
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A discussion has been held on the implementation of the roadmap for the proposed traffic fine demerit system during aContinue Reading The post Transport Ministry reviews roadmap for traffic fine demerit system appeared first on Newswire.
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The government says 76 rural roads will be developed, and bus services will commence on 40 selected routes from today,Continue Reading The post 76 rural roads to be upgraded, bus services begin on 40 routes appeared first on Newswire.
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The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Industries have signed an agreement to provide schoolchildren with locally manufactured shoesContinue Reading The post Over 150,000 students to receive free locally-made school shoes appeared…
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Dozens of people are feared dead and around 100 more were seriously injured after a fire broke out during NewContinue Reading The post Nearly 40 feared dead in fire at Swiss ski resort bar appeared first on Newswire.
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Swiss police now believe around 40 people have died in the fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort,Continue Reading The post Around 40 feared dead in Swiss ski resort tragedy appeared first on Newswire.
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Three people, including two women, were killed in a sharp-weapon attack in the Nahinda area of Mawanella, police said. PoliceContinue Reading The post Two women among three killed in Mawanella attack appeared first on Newswire.
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The new website of the Department of Buddhist Affairs was launched today, 01 January 2026, at the Department premises inContinue Reading The post Department of Buddhist Affairs launches new website appeared first on Newswire.
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