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Children who do not reach the age of 18 before January 1, 2027 will never be permitted to buy cigarettesContinue Reading The post UK moves to ban smoking for everyone born after 2008 appeared first on Newswire.
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Former Member of Parliament Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested following a complaint over an alleged firearm threat, has been releasedContinue Reading The post Former MP Premalal Jayasekara released on bail appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from July 10 toContinue Reading The post Sixth edition of Lanka Premier League in July appeared first on Newswire.
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The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has increased to 2.4% inContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s inflation increases to 2.4% in March 2026 appeared first on Newswire.
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Opposition members have raised concerns over an alleged loss of USD 2.5 million belonging to the Treasury, which was reportedlyContinue Reading The post Opposition raises alarm over alleged $2.5M Treasury diversion, calls for probe appeared…
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a new committee to oversee the implementation of recommendations made followingContinue Reading The post Easter attacks : Cabinet approves committee to oversee recommendations…
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Public Security to establish six short‑term treatmentContinue Reading The post Govt to establish six short‑term drug rehabilitation centres appeared first on…
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja, an officer in the Special Grade of theContinue Reading The post Iraj Pathiraja appointed new Immigration Controller General appeared first on Newswire.
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The Cabinet of Ministers has taken two key decisions to address Sri Lanka’s housing challenges, approving both the revision ofContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves revision of National Housing Policy and review of stalled projects…
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Transport to implement a new methodology forContinue Reading The post Cabinet nod for new methodology for issuing inter‑provincial passenger transport permits…
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