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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $200 million policy‑based loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy amid pressures fromContinue Reading The post ADB extends $200 Mn loan to support Sri Lanka’s trade and industry appeared first…

The host cities and the brand for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 were revealed on Thursday (30) atContinue Reading The post ICC men’s cricket World Cup 2027 host cities and brand revealed appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (31), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops to Rs. 339 in some banks appeared first on…

The Colombo High Court has sentenced two former Police officers and a civilian to rigorous imprisonment over charges of robberyContinue Reading The post Colombo HC jails former Police officers and civilian over 2008 robbery appeared first…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that a new fund will be established in 2027 to provide structured, evidence‑based support forContinue Reading The post New Fund to support contemporary art and artists from 2027 appeared first on…

Two young motorcyclists were killed late on July 29 when their motorcycle collided with a container truck turning across theContinue Reading The post Three arrested after container torched in Negombo following fatal collision appeared first…

The Chief Jailor of Negombo Prison, Wickrama Jayantha Kumara, yesterday (30) appeared before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court and gave twoContinue Reading The post Negombo Chief Jailor testifies in prison clash case appeared first on…

The Supreme Court has ordered a former employee of ATG Ceylon (Pvt.) Ltd. to pay Rs. 5 million in damagesContinue Reading The post Former employee ordered to pay Rs. 5 million for leaking trade secrets appeared first on Newswire.

The Government plans to establish a new National Handicrafts Authority by 2027 through the merger of the Department of TextileContinue Reading The post National Handicrafts Authority to be established by 2027 appeared first on Newswire.

A 17-year-old boy was injured in a stabbing incident while flying a kite in a paddy field behind his homeContinue Reading The post Love affair suspected behind Kadawatha teen stabbing appeared first on Newswire.