2026

The Colombo South Division Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a retired Police Inspector in connection with the theft of Rs.Continue Reading The post Retired police officer arrested over Rs. 500 theft from case items appeared…
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Energy expert Dr. Vidura Ralapanawe has dismissed claims that electric vehicles (EVs) are contributing to Sri Lanka’s power shortages, describingContinue Reading The post Energy expert dismisses claims EVs are straining Sri Lanka’s power…
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Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said investigations have revealed that the Easter Sunday attacks were not an isolated incidentContinue Reading The post Easter attacks part of conspiracy since 2017, not isolated incident:…
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The Department of Meteorology has warned that if El Niño conditions develop during the southwest monsoon season, Sri Lanka couldContinue Reading The post El Niño could trigger prolonged drought until September – Met Dept appeared first on…
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The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has highlighted the urgent need for stronger tobacco taxation, citing alarmingContinue Reading The post Over 12,300 Sri Lankans die annually from Tobacco – IPS Sri Lanka appeared first on…
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The Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed the motion to approve the Public Security Ordinance, which includes provisions for EmergencyContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Parliament passes extension of state of emergency appeared first on…
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The sun will be directly overhead across parts of Sri Lanka from April 5 to April 15 due to itsContinue Reading The post Sun directly overhead in 8 areas including Dehiwala today appeared first on Newswire.
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Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that Police units have been permitted to conduct raids in any Police Division,Continue Reading The post Police permitted to conduct raids beyond jurisdictions – Public Security Minister…
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The Cabinet has granted approval to provide fuel subsidies aimed at easing the burden on Sri Lanka’s fishing community. UnderContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves Fuel Subsidy Scheme for Fisheries Sector appeared first on Newswire.
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By Dr. Dayanath Ranatunga, Assistant Representative, UNFPA On this World Health Day (7 April), we are reminded of a simpleContinue Reading The post Together for Health. Stand with Science: What I’ve Learned About Health Beyond Hospitals…
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