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Construction work has commenced on 17 new houses at Mohomadiwatta, Palindanuwara, under a special housing project aimed at providing permanentContinue Reading The post Rs. 34 million housing project launched for Palindanuwara disaster…

Deaths from multiple cancers linked to alcohol have surged in the past several decades, new research shows.  Experts believe whenContinue Reading The post Alcohol-linked cancer deaths have doubled, study reveals appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate unchanged at Rs. 332 appeared first on Newswire.

Applications have opened for Digital Equity SL: AI Training Workshops organised by South Asian Women in Media – Sri LankaContinue Reading The post Applications open for SAWM‑SL Digital Equity AI Training Workshops appeared first on…

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connectionContinue Reading The post Johnston Fernando arrested appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their T20I series against England, with Kusal Mendis and BinuraContinue Reading The post Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando Ruled Out of England T20Is appeared first on Newswire.

The United National Party (UNP) will celebrate its 80th anniversary on Sunday, September 6, with a commemorative event at theContinue Reading The post UNP to mark 80th Anniversary with ceremony at Sirikotha appeared first on Newswire.

Tony Greig has some of the most interesting names in his family. His brothers are Steve Waugh, Don Bradman, andContinue Reading The post Meet Sri Lanka’s Tony Greig: The 19‑year‑old with Bradman, Waugh and Lara in his family tree appeared…

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board announced that compensation payments for crop damages caused by the prevailing dry weather beganContinue Reading The post Compensation payments begin today in Polonnaruwa for drought‑hit farmers…

Construction of the Kotaleeya Bridge in Polonnaruwa is rapidly progressing, with authorities planning to complete the project by April nextContinue Reading The post Kotaleeya Bridge construction in Polonnaruwa nears completion appeared…