2026

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath addressed the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva onContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka backs nuclear-weapon free zones at UN disarmament talks appeared first on…
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The Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tea Board and Helanhong Winery, has officially launchedContinue Reading The post Ceylon Tea-infused wine launched at SL Independence Day reception in Beijing appeared first…
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The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced plans to streamline Sri Lanka’s business registration process, aiming to eliminateContinue Reading The post Business registration process to be standardized in March…
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A 19-year-old woman has been arrested over the alleged theft of Rs. 620,000 from a Russian tourist who was stayingContinue Reading The post 19-year-old arrested over alleged Rs. 620,000 theft from tourist appeared first on Newswire.
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The Department of Motor Traffic says that 400,000 permanent driving licences have now been issued to drivers who were previouslyContinue Reading The post DMT issues 400,000 permanent licences, prints 100,000 more appeared first on Newswire.
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Police say investigations into the double murder of an attorney-at-law and his wife who were shot dead near a supermarketContinue Reading The post 80% of Akuregoda Double Murder Probe Completed – Police appeared first on Newswire.
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The government has not taken a decision to implement the death penalty, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. AddressingContinue Reading The post No decision on implementing Death Penalty – Govt appeared first on Newswire.
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The Cabinet has approved revisions to Sri Lanka’s National Tariff Policy, paving the way for a more predictable and consistentContinue Reading The post Cabinet nod for reviewed National Tariff Policy appeared first on Newswire.
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Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (24 Feb) imposed a fine of Rs. 10,000 on a young woman whoContinue Reading The post Court fines young woman Rs. 10,000 for filming father’s testimony appeared first on Newswire.
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Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the coal procurement process was carried out in full compliance with procurement guidelines,Continue Reading The post Over US$ 2 Mn penalty imposed on first substandard coal shipment –…
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