2026

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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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says while millions of people have been displaced by Cyclone Ditwah, the government is preparing toContinue Reading The post Sajith slams Govt’s proposed electricity tariff hike appeared first on Newswire.
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The Ministry of Ports says the Port of Colombo recorded the highest container throughout in its history in 2025, withContinue Reading The post Colombo Port records highest-ever container volume in 2025 appeared first on Newswire.
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Saudi Energia Company has donated eight high-capacity tower light generators valued at USD 43,000 to support recovery operations and reconstructionContinue Reading The post Saudi Company donates Tower Light Generators for cyclone recovery…
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The government has taken steps to implement a modern, technology-driven Inventory Control System to ensure the swift and transparent deliveryContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka digitizes disaster aid with new Inventory Control System…
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The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, a member of the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has beenContinue Reading The post Obstruction of duties : SJB Matugama PS Chairman arrested appeared first on…
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that all housing projects planned under the 2026 Budget allocations areContinue Reading The post President AKD orders timely completion of 2026 housing projects appeared…
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