2026

A Sri Lankan national has been arrested in Israel over allegations of rape of a schoolgirl enrolled at a specialContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan arrested in Israel over alleged rape of special needs schoolgirl appeared first on…
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Twenty local government representatives from Sri Lanka’s upcountry region have completed a 10-day capacity-building programme at the National Institute ofContinue Reading The post 20 Sri Lankan officials complete governance training in…
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Inflation in Colombo rose to 2.3% in January, up from 2.1% in December, according to data released by the DepartmentContinue Reading The post Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka’s current account recorded a marginal surplus in December 2025, contributing to a provisional annual surplus of US$ 1.7Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka posts US$1.7bn current account surplus in 2025 despite trade deficit…
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In total, 24 officials will serve as on-field umpires while six officials will serve as the match referees during theContinue Reading The post Match officials named for T20 World Cup 2026 group stage appeared first on Newswire.
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About 60% of bus drivers operating passenger transport services in Colombo and surrounding areas are severely addicted to drugs, MinisterContinue Reading The post 60% of Colombo bus drivers addicted to drugs: Minister appeared first on…
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More than 200 people have been reported killed in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic RepublicContinue Reading The post More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report appeared first on Newswire.
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Police have arrested a 38-year-old man accused of defrauding money by forging government documents and promising overseas employment. The suspectContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested in Rajagiriya for foreign employment fraud appeared…
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A special gazette notification has declared a range of services as essential, including electricity supply, fuel and petroleum products, gasContinue Reading The post Several services declared essential under special gazette appeared first…
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Chief Government Whip Bimal Rathnayake said the President’s nomination for Auditor General is expected to be considered when the ConstitutionalContinue Reading The post Auditor General decision expected today: Bimal Rathnayake appeared…
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