2026

The draft bill to establish the Sri Lanka Chartered Media Professionals’ Institute was presented in Parliament today (22) by MinisterContinue Reading The post Draft Bill to establish Chartered Media Professionals’ Institute presented to…
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Sri Lanka has recorded its highest position in the Henley Passport Index since 2014, climbing to 94th place in theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka records best passport ranking since 2014 appeared first on Newswire.
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Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says the government cannot meet the financial demands made by Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon,Continue Reading The post Sports Minister on Yupun: “We can’t fulfil Harin Fernando’s verbal promise”…
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China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka, highlighting the long-standing relationship between the two militariesContinue Reading The post China reaffirms defence ties with Sri Lanka at PLA…
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The Free Lawyers Organization (FLO) has opposed reported plans to summon BBC Sinhala journalists before the Parliamentary Privileges Committee, warningContinue Reading The post Rights group warns against reviving outdated practice of…
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Sri Lanka’s total exports surpassed the US$9 billion mark during the first half of 2026, recording sustained growth across bothContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s exports top US$ 9 billion in first half of 2026 appeared first on Newswire.
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Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake claimed in Parliament that the remanding of the owner of House of Fashions over anContinue Reading The post House of Fashions owner arrest: Chamara Sampath slams Govt appeared first on Newswire.
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Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has warned that plantation companies accepting deposits from the public are operating illegally unless theyContinue Reading The post CBSL warns public against investing in plantation companies…
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The scheduled appearance of two BBC Sinhala journalists before Parliament’s Privileges Committee has reportedly been cancelled, according to informed sources.Continue Reading The post U-Turn ? : Journalists’ Privileges Committee hearing…
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Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the Government is moving ahead with plans to repurpose the Presidential House and former officialContinue Reading The post What will happen to the Presidential House? PM reveals Govt’s plan appeared…
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