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Parliament on Friday approved the nomination of three non-Members of Parliament to the Constitutional Council, following the expiry of theContinue Reading The post Parliament Approves Three Civil Society Members to Constitutional Council…
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Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya said the country’s general laws apply to disputes between ride-hailing services such as PickMeContinue Reading The post Violence against PickMe & Uber Drivers will face Criminal Action:…
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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday met the Mahanayaka Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiriya chapters in Kandy and receivedContinue Reading The post Ranil says he is not active in politics after meeting Mahanayaka Theras…
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The United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a joint announcement on ThursdayContinue Reading The post US completes withdrawal from WHO appeared first on Newswire.
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The prevailing dry weather conditions are expected to change from Friday, 23 January 2026, according to the Department of Meteorology. Continue Reading The post Dry weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on…
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The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 10,000 on a businessman operating in Old Moor Street, ColomboContinue Reading The post Trader fined for illegal sale of imported turmeric appeared first on Newswire.
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A man has been arrested in the Nittambuwa area by officers of the Police Special Task Force (STF) with moreContinue Reading The post STF arrests a man with over 60kg of ICE worth Rs. 900Mn appeared first on Newswire.
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The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association announced that a 24‑hour symbolic strike will be launched across all hospitals in the countryContinue Reading The post Radiologic Technologists to go on token strike appeared first on…
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The second phase of the first school term of the 2026 academic year in government and government‑approved private schools commencedContinue Reading The post Second phase of the 2026 first school term begins appeared first on Newswire.
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Gold prices surged to a record high ​above $4,800 per ounce on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand and a softerContinue Reading The post Gold crosses $4,800 for the first time appeared first on Newswire.
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