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The Department of Wildlife Conservation has temporarily closed campsites at the Kumana and Gal Oya national parks due to theContinue Reading The post Drought forces temporary closure of campsites at Kumana and Gal Oya national parks…

The highest marks recorded at the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination were 193 in the Sinhala medium and 188 inContinue Reading The post Grade 5 Scholarship exam top marks: 193 in Sinhala, 188 in Tamil appeared first on Newswire.

The government is considering a relief mechanism for people who lose their jobs due to the impact of El Niño,Continue Reading The post Govt considers relief for workers facing job losses due to El Niño impact appeared first on Newswire.

Former Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says he was approached to become the common opposition candidate ahead of the 2015Continue Reading The post “I was offered 2015 common candidacy before Maithripala”: Nimal Siripala appeared first on…

A 38-year-old man has been arrested with more than 12 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,”Continue Reading The post Over 12kg of Heroin, ‘Ice’ Seized in Wellampitiya Raid appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thunderstorms in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and UvaContinue Reading The post Showers expected in several provinces of Sri Lanka today…

Police have opened fire at a three-wheeler which had ignored their instructions to halt near Veluvana Road in Dematagoda today.Continue Reading The post Police open fire at three-wheeler, five arrested with swords appeared first on…

The second phase of the Export Development Board’s (EDB) Creative Sri Lanka 2030 programme has been launched, with the initiativeContinue Reading The post EDB launches second phase of Creative Sri Lanka 2030 to take local craft brands…

India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027 after Sri Lanka was replaced as host while SriContinue Reading The post India Replaces Sri Lanka as Host of ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 appeared first on Newswire.

Commonwealth Lawyers Association President Steven Thiru has raised concerns over the manner in which proceedings concluded during the Supreme CourtContinue Reading The post CLA President Steven Thiru raises concerns over how 22A hearing…