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Cathay Pacific has confirmed that one of its flights from Australia to Hong Kong encountered severe turbulence, leaving 10 peopleContinue Reading The post 10 injured after Cathay Pacific flight hit by severe turbulence appeared first on…
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Sri Lanka will grant free tourist visas for nationals of 40 countries from 25 May 2026, according to a circularContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to offer free tourist ETA for 40 countries from May 25 appeared first on Newswire.
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Legal action is being taken only against vehicles displaying distorted or non-compliant temporary number plates amid the ongoing shortage ofContinue Reading The post Police issue clarification on temporary vehicle number plates appeared…
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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described as “appalling” a case in which three teenage boys convicted of rapingContinue Reading The post UK backlash after boys convicted of teen rape avoid jail time appeared first on Newswire.
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MP Dilith Jayaweera says he is prepared to take over the country “even today” if the opportunity arises, claiming thatContinue Reading The post “If given today, we’ll do it today”: Dilith says ready to lead country appeared first on…
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An increase in rainfall is expected over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka during the next few days, as theContinue Reading The post Southwest Monsoon : Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on…
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A total of 22,236 persons from 5,803 families across eight (08) districts in Sri Lanka have been severely affected byContinue Reading The post Over 22,000 people affected due to adverse weather in 08 districts appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka’s rupee is expected to recover from its recent decline by the end of 2026 as global oil pricesContinue Reading The post Rupee to recover? BMI predicts major Sri Lanka rebound appeared first on Newswire.
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The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated further today (25) against the US Dollar, compared to last Friday, with commercial banks loweringContinue Reading The post Today’s Dollar rate: USD selling rate drops further appeared first on Newswire.
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Customs officers at Katunayake Airport have arrested three Chinese businessmen for attempting to smuggle a large stock of foreign‑made cigarettesContinue Reading The post Three Chinese nationals arrested with Rs. 6.6 Mn worth of cigarettes…
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