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Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman told Parliament that a former Sri Lankan Member of Parliament was detained and questioned by UKContinue Reading The post New Sri Lanka passports rejected in some countries over quality issues: MP appeared first…

A Sri Lankan air passenger has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth Rs. 6 million intoContinue Reading The post Passenger arrested with Rs. 6 million worth of illegal cigarettes appeared…

Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves increased to US$ 6.591 billion in July 2026, according to the latest data released byContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s official reserves rise to US$ 6.59 billion in July appeared first on Newswire.

  WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 August 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occurContinue Reading The post Sunday: Showers and strong winds forecast for several areas appeared first on Newswire.

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a grenade attack on a house in the Ratmalana area on AugustContinue Reading The post Four suspects arrested over grenade attack on Ratmalana house appeared first on Newswire.

A warning for strong winds and rough seas has been issued for several sea areas around Sri Lanka, with theContinue Reading The post Strong winds, rough seas warning issued for several coastal areas appeared first on Newswire.

A man has been arrested for allegedly printing counterfeit currency notes, the police said. The suspect was arrested during aContinue Reading The post Man arrested in Mirihana for printing counterfeit currency notes appeared first on…

A total of 515 coconut growers in the Mullaitivu District have received Rs. 22.7 million in subsidies, along with 3,000Continue Reading The post Northern Coconut Triangle: Mullaitivu growers get Rs. 22.7m in subsidies appeared first on…

SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the Government of suppressing opposition political forces, civil organisations, voluntary groupsContinue Reading The post Namal accuses Government of shifting blame to opposition…

A 21-year-old Tunisian tourist has died after being swept away while surfing off Weligama. Police said the tourist was surfingContinue Reading The post Surfing trip ends in Tragedy for 21-year-old Tourist in Weligama appeared first on…