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Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka surged to US dollars 8,076.2 million in 2025, up from US dollars 6,575.4 million inContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka records over USD 8 billion in worker remittances in 2025 appeared first on Newswire.
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  Sri Lanka saw a decline in average tourist spending in 2025 despite a strong increase in visitor arrivals, officialContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka records drop in average tourist spending despite higher arrivals in 2025 appeared first…
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The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 60 km North of Trincomalee at 7:00 a.m. onContinue Reading The post Weather Forecast : What to expect today ? appeared first on Newswire.
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Journalist Darshana Handunhoda, 55, of the popular YouTube channel SL Deshaya has died, according to family sources. He had beenContinue Reading The post Political vlogger Darshana Handungoda passed away appeared first on Newswire.
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A new cellphone video showing the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by aContinue Reading The post Minneapolis ICE shooting: video emerges filmed by agent who fired appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka is set to receive an additional USD 6 million from the Saudi Fund for Development for the rehabilitationContinue Reading The post Saudi Fund to provide USD 6 mn for Ditwa-damaged road repairs in Sri Lanka appeared first on…
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Colombo Mayor, Vraîe Cally Balthazaar, engaged in an inspection tour of the Colombo Fire Brigade on Monday (Jan 05). DuringContinue Reading The post Colombo Mayor takes 40M ladder ride, Promises stronger Fire Services appeared first on…
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Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured that the government will implement its promise of reducing electricity tariffs. Addressing theContinue Reading The post Energy Minister assures 30% cut in electricity tariffs within 03 years…
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, says that in 2026, Sri Lanka entered into severalContinue Reading The post Govt announces housing loans, pension plans for migrant workers appeared first…
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Sri Lanka Railways has announced the resumption of the Pulathisi Intercity Express Train and the Ella Odyssey tourist train, asContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Railways restarts Pulathisi, Ella Odyssey, and School trains appeared first…
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