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The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene from 05 to 08 May 2026, during which the President of Vietnam, ToContinue Reading The post Vietnamese President to address Parliament of Sri Lanka on May 8 appeared first on Newswire.

The state of public emergency declared by the President has been extended for another month. The relevant Gazette notification wasContinue Reading The post Gazette notification issued extending the state of public emergency appeared first…

Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations are underway into theContinue Reading The post Court hears CID probe into $2.5 million Treasury theft appeared…

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has called for public consultation on a proposed electricity tariff revision, followingContinue Reading The post Public consultation announced on proposed electricity tariff revision…

Sri Lanka Police have clarified that a video circulating on social media showing a man striking a Sri Lanka TransportContinue Reading The post Police clarify viral bus attack video dates back to 2024 appeared first on Newswire.

Venerable Pannakara Thera met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat last night (29), following the conclusion of theContinue Reading The post Ven. Pannakara Thera meets President AKD after conclusion of Peace…

The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 200,000 on a merchant in Colombo 11 who pleaded guiltyContinue Reading The post Colombo merchant fined Rs. 200,000 for selling Samba rice above MRP appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka won its first gold medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games when Air Force wrestler Nipuni Wasana DharmadasaContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana secures first Gold at 2026 Asian Beach Games appeared first on Newswire.

Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan, who had been in remand custody, was ordered to be released on bail today (29)Continue Reading The post Firearm threat : MP Archchuna granted bail appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 322 appeared first on Newswire.