2026

The 13th Edition of Sancharaka Udawa 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Travel & Tourism Fair, was inaugurated at the BMICH inContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s premier tourism fair ‘Sancharaka Udawa’ 2026 kicks off in Colombo appeared first…
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The name’s Bond, James Bond. But what’s the name of the next person who’ll be playing him? That’s the questionContinue Reading The post Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka’s electricity sector is set for reforms aimed at reducing generation costs and lowering consumer bills, according to theContinue Reading The post Energy Minister outlines plan to cut electricity bills through renewables appeared…
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Sri Lanka’s courts are burdened with a backlog of more than 1.1 million cases, it was reported. According to MawbimaContinue Reading The post Over 1.1 Mn cases pending across Sri Lanka’s courts – Report appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa addressed the 2026 Asian Cultural Public Welfare Forum in Hong Kong onContinue Reading The post Namal calls for value-based modernization at Asian Cultural Forum appeared first on…
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Former Minister Ali Sabry has backed the Government’s decision to impose a 50% surcharge on vehicle imports, describing it asContinue Reading The post Ali Sabry backs vehicle import surcharge, says safeguard for external sector appeared…
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The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has cautioned that the Government’s newly‑imposed 50% surcharge on vehicle imports willContinue Reading The post Vehicle importers warn of sharp price hikes after 50% surcharge appeared…
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Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha has urged the public not to be misled by claims that vehicle prices willContinue Reading The post Govt clarifies new Vehicle Tax amid public confusion appeared first on Newswire.
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 May 2026 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 16 May 2026 The low-pressure area located northeast ofContinue Reading The post Low-pressure area Weather alert for 17th May appeared first on Newswire.
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The Sri Lanka Hotels Association has urged the government to take immediate action against the rapid growth of unregistered accommodationContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka hotels seek Agoda, Booking.com restrictions on Unregistered…
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