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The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has urged the Sri Lankan government to extend the public consultation period on theContinue Reading The post CPA calls for more time, public engagement on draft Anti-Terrorism Bill appeared first on…
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A stock of illegally imported cigarettes worth Rs. 330 million has been seized along with five suspects following a raidContinue Reading The post Rs. 330M illegal cigarette haul seized in Wellampitiya raid appeared first on Newswire.
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The Mahaweli Authority announced that sluice gates at three major reservoirs were opened this morning (18) at 10:20 a.m. asContinue Reading The post Sluice gates at three major reservoirs opened today appeared first on Newswire.
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Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more thanContinue Reading The post Deputy Finance Minister forecasts 5% growth in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.
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The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), which brings together 37 participating States, all 27 EU member States, as well asContinue Reading The post EU sends relief, €2.35 M in aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah appeared first on…
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Several opposition MPs led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today submitted a proposal to the Speaker, calling for the establishmentContinue Reading The post Opposition calls for Parliament Select Committee to probe Ditwah preparedness…
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Sri Lanka’s economy will not collapse and there will be no shortage of cooking gas, Cabinet Minister Vijitha Herath toldContinue Reading The post “Economy will not collapse, no gas shortage either” – Minister Herath appeared first on…
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United National Party (UNP) Leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is prepared to step down from the partyContinue Reading The post Ranil ready to step down for UNP-SJB unity appeared first on Newswire.
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The baby yellow anaconda reported missing from the Dehiwala National Zoo has been found. The discovery was made inside aContinue Reading The post Missing baby anaconda found at Dehiwala Zoo appeared first on Newswire.
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The Sri Lanka Navy has completed key diving and technical operations to clear major bridge blockages caused by Cyclone DitwahContinue Reading The post Navy completes clearing blockages at Yaka Palama appeared first on Newswire.
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