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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath was accorded a traditional Māori “Pōwhiri” welcome at New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign AffairsContinue Reading The post FM Vijitha Herath receives traditional Māori welcome in New Zealand…
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Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has surpassed the one million mark in international tourist arrivals before the end of May 2026Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka surpasses one million tourist arrivals before end of May 2026 appeared first on…
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A special set of restrictions will be in effect during this period, according to an official circular issued under theContinue Reading The post Restrictions announced for state Vesak week celebrations appeared first on Newswire.
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Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 May 2026 — With disasters and other climate change impacts looming large, Sri Lanka needs strongContinue Reading The post SLYCAN Trust highlights need for stronger climate risk finance mechanisms in Sri Lanka appeared…
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The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated today (27) against the US Dollar, compared to Tuesday, with commercial banks increasing both theirContinue Reading The post Today’s Dollar Rate: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against US Dollar appeared first…
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The Officer-in-Charge of the Welikada Police has been arrested over the alleged illegal possession of passports of 19 Chinese nationals,Continue Reading The post Welikada OIC arrested over Chinese passport bribery case appeared first on…
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United States forces launched a series of “defensive strikes” in Iran on Monday on the brink of a peace dealContinue Reading The post US launches fresh strikes on Iran on brink of peace deal appeared first on Newswire.
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 May 2026. Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing acrossContinue Reading The post Weather today: Increase in rainfall over southwestern parts appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka has officially moved to a fully digital motor insurance card system, replacing traditional plastic cards issued by insuranceContinue Reading The post 6 million plastic motor insurance cards to disappear under new digital move…
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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to 8.75%, citing rising inflationaryContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Central Bank raises key interest rates appeared first on Newswire.
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