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The government has submitted the long-awaited Indigenous Peoples Bill to the Cabinet, with discussions on the proposed legislation expected toContinue Reading The post Indigenous Peoples Bill sent to Cabinet; discussions to begin this week…

A Government delegation led by Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara met with representatives of the All Ceylon JamiyyathulContinue Reading The post Govt briefs ACJU on judiciary & prison reforms appeared first…

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has issued an urgent advisory warning small and one-day fishing vessels not toContinue Reading The post Urgent warning issued for fishers as seas turn very rough from Matara to Pottuvil…

The Ministry of Fisheries has requested a scientific report on fish populations in Sri Lankan waters following concerns raised byContinue Reading The post Why is Sri Lanka’s Fish Catch Declining? NARA asked to investigate appeared first on…

Jason Sanjay, the son of actor and politician Vijay, has spoken about his Sri Lankan family roots and his connectionContinue Reading The post Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay opens up about his Sri Lankan roots appeared first on Newswire.

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says an investigation has been ordered into remarks made by SLPP General Secretary Attorney-at-Law SagaraContinue Reading The post Govt orders probe into SLPP General Secretary’s remarks on IGP…

The International Association of Judges (IAJ), the world’s largest global organization representing national judges’ associations, has expressed serious concerns overContinue Reading The post World’s largest judges’ body voices concern over…

The section of the Colombo–Kandy main road between Ganetenna and Kadugannawa, which was temporarily closed due to a rockfall, hasContinue Reading The post Colombo–Kandy Road reopened after rockfall closure appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation (COOPFED) has signed two historic Memoranda of Understanding with Lanka Sugar Company andContinue Reading The post COOPFED signs historic MoUs with Lanka Sugar and BCC Lanka to supply…

Sri Lanka has recorded 86,947 dengue cases so far in 2026, according to the latest data issued by the NationalContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka dengue cases near 87,000 as Western Province bears brunt appeared first on Newswire.