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Sri Lanka has recorded a rise in the number of PhD holders, alongside a broader shift towards higher educational attainmentContinue Reading The post 7 key education stats: Sri Lanka’s PhD holders rise to 11,757 appeared first on Newswire.

A multi-day local fishing vessel suspected of transporting a consignment of drugs has been brought to the Dikowita Fisheries HarbourContinue Reading The post Suspected narcotics fishing vessel brought to Dikowita harbour appeared first on…

Europe may have just six weeks left of jet fuel, with serious consequences for the continent’s economy, the International EnergyContinue Reading The post Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA warns appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s Navy has uncovered approximately 150 kilograms of heroin from a multi‑day fishing vessel intercepted in the deep seaContinue Reading The post Rs. 4 Bn worth of Heroin found in fishing boat intercepted by Navy appeared first on…

The death toll from the Deduru Oya tragedy has risen to six after four more bodies were recovered during searchContinue Reading The post Deduru Oya drownings : four more bodies recovered appeared first on Newswire.

Tiana Sumanasekera, an 18‑year‑old gymnast of Sri Lankan descent, has captivated audiences this season with a Bollywood‑inspired floor routine thatContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan-descent gymnast Tiana wows with Bollywood routine…

The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating allegations of corruption involving Cricket Canada, one of which focuses on a gameContinue Reading The post Canada T20 World Cup match under ICC corruption investigation appeared first…

The motorcycle tour organized by Buzzword International Lanka Pvt Ltd to promote Sri Lankan tourism concluded on Thursday (16), withContinue Reading The post Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ motorbike team concludes Sri Lankan tourism tour appeared…

Showers or thundershowers are expected at most locations across the island after 1 p.m. the Department of Meteorology said. MorningContinue Reading The post Weather: Showers expected in several areas after 1 pm appeared first on Newswire.

Police have seized a large-scale cannabis cultivation site within the Udawalawe Reserve following a joint operation. The raid was carriedContinue Reading The post Illegal cannabis cultivation seized in Udawalawe Reserve appeared first on…