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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says it is unaware of any move by the government to request the resignation of itsContinue Reading The post “We are not aware”: SLC responds to reports of ExCo resignation request appeared first on Newswire.

Progress on facilitating foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy personnel in the shipping and marine sector was reviewedContinue Reading The post Foreign job opportunities for retiring naval personnel reviewed appeared…

The Committee on Public Finance has approved regulations published under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 ofContinue Reading The post COPE approves Port City duty-free rule changes, amendments to labour law exemptions…

The Committee on Public Finance has approved regulations published under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 ofContinue Reading The post COPF approves Port City duty-free rule changes, amendments to labour law exemptions…

Judges ⁠at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against ⁠humanity against formerContinue Reading The post ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte…

Remittances from migrant workers rose by 26.5% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year,Continue Reading The post Migrant worker remittances rise 26.5% in first quarter : SLBFE appeared first on Newswire.

US forces boarded another “stateless” vessel linked to Iran, the US military said Thursday. The tanker was interdicted in theContinue Reading The post US forces board another Iran-linked vessel in tit-for-tat series of ship interdictions…

The fourth India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026), currently underway in Colombo, is reinforcing maritime cooperation and professional ties betweenContinue Reading The post IN–SLN DIVEX 2026 underway in Colombo appeared first on…

A powerful moment of unity unfolded in Kandy as the ongoing “Walk for Peace” reached a mosque in the cityContinue Reading The post Watch: Powerful moment as Walk for Peace reaches Kandy mosque appeared first on Newswire.

India has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump after he amplified remarks describing India as a “hellhole” in a repostContinue Reading The post India slams Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment appeared first on Newswire.