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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.

Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has stressed the need for immediate measures to ease the heavy Pay‑As‑You‑Earn (PAYE)Continue Reading The post President’s Secretary calls for urgent relief on PAYE tax burden appeared…

Animal lovers have been given a chance to leave their mark at the National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala, with theContinue Reading The post Public invited to name baby Hippo at Dehiwala Zoo appeared first on Newswire.

Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has dismissed claims by MP Namal Rajapaksa that attempts are being made to arrest him out ofContinue Reading The post Minister Nalinda responds to Namal’s arrest remarks appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency has announced a series of overseas job opportunities under a concession scheme, offering positionsContinue Reading The post SLBFE announces new job opportunities in Japan, Middle East appeared first…

The Department of Wildlife Conservation has confirmed that investigations are underway into allegations of poaching inside Yala National Park’s BlockContinue Reading The post Wildlife Department confirms probe into Yala poacher incident…

The Supreme Court today commenced hearings on a series of petitions filed against the government’s proposed Anti‑Corruption Amendment Bill, whichContinue Reading The post Supreme Court begins hearing on Anti‑Corruption Bill challenges…

Consultant Specialist at the National Dengue Unit, Dr. Prashila Samaraweera, has cautioned that although the number of dengue patients reportedContinue Reading The post Health officials warn dengue risk persists despite decline in cases…

The Sri Lankan government’s prosecution of past grave abuses has lagged, raising concerns for future progress, Human Rights Watch saidContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka must accelerate justice for past abuses: HRW appeared first on…