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Misty Weekend Haputale 2026 is set to return for its third edition from August 21 to 23, bringing three daysContinue Reading The post Misty Weekend Haputale returns for third edition from August 21-23 appeared first on Newswire.

Four officers attached to the Monaragala Divisional Crime Investigation Unit have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.Continue Reading The post Four Monaragala Police officers arrested over Rs. 500,000 bribery allegation…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to last Friday, with the USDContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 337 appeared first on Newswire.

The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested four managers from four private banks in connection with a probeContinue Reading The post Four bank managers arrested in USD 1 billion transfer probe appeared first on…

A large‑scale technical support Shramadana programme was carried out today at 33 hospitals across the country to mark the 31stContinue Reading The post SLVTA marks 31st Anniversary with nationwide technical shramadana appeared first on…

The Department of Meteorology has warned that there is now a 90% chance the current El Niño conditions will intensifyContinue Reading The post 90% chance of very strong El Niño by year-end, Met Dept warns appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Police has unveiled a special security and traffic plan for the opening procession of the historic KandyContinue Reading The post Police announce traffic plan for first Kumbal Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera appeared first on…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, andContinue Reading The post August 18 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 07 districts…

An injured tusker calf found separated from its herd in the Thibbatuwewa area of Mahawa received medical treatment with theContinue Reading The post Injured Tusker Calf Rescued and Treated in Mahawa appeared first on Newswire.

A Colombo court has ordered a 17-year-old school cricketer arrested over an alleged assault involving a Bloomfield Cricket and AthleticContinue Reading The post Bloomfield Death Case: Court Extends Custody of 17-Year-Old Cricketer appeared…