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The Department of Meteorology says a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal aroundContinue Reading The post Low-pressure area : Rain expected in some areas today appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, has underscored the importance the Government of Sri Lanka places on the tourism sector,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka highlights tourism priorities at India–Sri Lanka Connect appeared first…

US President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender JeffreyContinue Reading The post Trump signs bill to release Epstein case files after fighting it for…

Police say that the suspect arrested over a shooting attempt on a hotel in Midigama has been identified as aContinue Reading The post Arrested Midigama shooter identified as contract killer appeared first on Newswire.

The suspected gunman in the shooting incident in Kotahena on November 07, in which an individual was killed, has beenContinue Reading The post Kotahena shooting : Suspected gunman arrested appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Police has introduced an alternative number for the public to contact the Senior Officer in Charge of theContinue Reading The post Police introduce new hotline for corruption & drug complaints in WP appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has challenged Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala’s claim that a certificate from a Police Committee ChairmanContinue Reading The post Opposition Leader counters Minister on Police Clearance Report…

The Government believes that longstanding issues faced by the people of the Northern and Eastern Provinces can no longer beContinue Reading The post President meets TNA : Details of the meeting revealed appeared first on Newswire.

Health authorities have warned against the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, warning of possible antimicrobial resistance that could make common treatmentsContinue Reading The post Why you shouldn’t take antibiotics without a prescription…

A fishing vessel carrying six Sri Lankan fishermen has been detained on suspicion of transporting narcotics. The arrest took placeContinue Reading The post Six fishermen arrested for suspected narcotics transport appeared first on Newswire.