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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned the public to be cautious of fraudulent online loan schemes that promise instantContinue Reading The post CAA warns public against instant online loan scams appeared first on Newswire.

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has launched its “Plastic-Free Sacred Zone 2030” programme, a five-year initiative aimed at transforming theContinue Reading The post CEA launches programme to make Kataragama sacred zone…

Sri Lankan authorities have seized more than 15,900 kilograms of illicit drugs and arrested 230,248 suspects since the launch ofContinue Reading The post Over 15,900 kg of drugs seized in Sri Lanka’s anti-drug operations appeared first on…

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 28 individuals involved in illegal fishing activities during a series of operations conducted across theContinue Reading The post Navy arrests 28 in crackdown on illegal fishing operations appeared first on…

Former Parliamentarian and Democratic Left Front Secretary Vasudeva Nanayakkara has voiced support for extending the service period of senior judges,Continue Reading The post Vasu supports extending judges’ retirement age appeared first on…

Two digital video recorder (DVR) hard drives containing CCTV footage from Negombo Prison have been sent to the University ofContinue Reading The post Negombo Prison CCTV DVRs sent to University of Moratuwa for forensic analysis appeared…

The Commonwealth Games Association of Sri Lanka (CGA Sri Lanka) on Wednesday (15) officially unveiled Team Sri Lanka for theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka unveils 40-member athlete squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games appeared first on…

The United States has announced new visa regulations that will impose fixed periods of stay for foreign students, exchange visitorsContinue Reading The post US to change visa rules for foreign students, journalists appeared first on…

A new Buddhist pilgrimage tour package, “Buddha Wandana”, was launched in Colombo on Thursday (16) to coincide with the introductionContinue Reading The post ‘Buddha Wandana’ pilgrimage package launched ahead of Vietnam direct flights…

A Government-appointed committee has begun formulating a new legal framework to regulate domesticated elephants and their participation in cultural events,Continue Reading The post Committee begins work on new legal framework for…