2026

Two Police teams have been appointed to investigate the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne, whoContinue Reading The post More details on the death of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne appeared first on…
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The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a strong warning to the public after reports emerged of fraudsters telephoning Aswesuma beneficiariesContinue Reading The post Welfare Benefits Board warns of fraudulent calls targeting Aswesuma…
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A 37-year-old Chinese national has been arrested with 3,000 illegal cigarettes in the Galle Face area, police said. The suspectContinue Reading The post Chinese national arrested with 3,000 illegal cigarettes in Colombo appeared first on…
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Global oil prices rose sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes, raising concerns overContinue Reading The post Oil prices surge as US and Iran exchange fresh attacks appeared first on Newswire.
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Iran’s Nour News Agency reports that the Iranian Army and the IRGC have launched “large-scale missile and drone attacks” onContinue Reading The post Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after US bombings appeared first on Newswire.
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All trade union members of the Department of Wildlife Conservation today (13) reported sick leave and commenced trade union actionContinue Reading The post Wildlife Dept officers launch trade union action over civil security absorption…
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The Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court has imposed the highest fine in a single day, amounting to Rs. 2.1 million, on 84Continue Reading The post Dengue crackdown : Nugegoda Court imposes record Rs. 2.1 Mn fine in single day appeared first on…
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Sri Lanka has recorded 68,672 dengue cases so far this year, according to data released by the National Dengue ControlContinue Reading The post Dengue cases in Sri Lanka rise to 68,672 in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.
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Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA will discuss expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, sayingContinue Reading The post Gianni Infantino says FIFA will examine possibility of 64-team World Cup appeared first…
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Prison Commissioner and Media Spokesman A. C. Gajanayake says the compensation amount to be given to the families of prisonContinue Reading The post Compensation for Negombo Prison officers could exceed Rs. 2 Mn – Prison Commissioner…
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