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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas affecting sea areasContinue Reading The post Red alert issued for strong winds and rough seas along southern coast appeared first on Newswire.

Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando has also been found guilty and sentenced to death by the Colombo Permanent High CourtContinue Reading The post Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando also sentenced to death over Easter Sunday…

Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler says steps are being taken to vest with the government illegal assets worth Rs. 3,811Continue Reading The post Illegal assets worth Rs. 3.8 billion seized since 2024 to be vested with government appeared…

The Irrigation Department has urged the public to use water sparingly as several parts of the country continue to experienceContinue Reading The post Irrigation Department urges public to conserve water amid dry weather appeared first on…

A 36-year-old fishing skipper was injured after two men on a motorcycle opened fire at him near Mirissa Junction, accordingContinue Reading The post Fishing skipper injured in Mirissa shooting appeared first on Newswire.

The owner of the container truck involved in the fatal motorcycle collision in Negombo has claimed that the two youthsContinue Reading The post “They were racing”: Container owner speaks on Negombo motorcycle crash appeared first on…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa will host Sri Lankan Leopard Day 2026 on Saturday (01) in Colombo, bringing together conservationists, researchers,Continue Reading The post Sajith to host Sri Lankan Leopard Day 2026 appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpassed US$ 10 billion during the first six months of 2026, according to the Central Bank’sContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpass $10 billion in first half of 2026 appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga won the men’s javelin gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, ending the country’s 20-year wait forContinue Reading The post Rumesh Tharanga wins Commonwealth gold for Sri Lanka after 20-year wait appeared first on…

A 39-year-old man has been arrested with 100 grams and 310 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’, inContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested with over 100g of ‘ICE’ in Vavuniya appeared first on Newswire.