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The Supreme Court was informed today (23) that the arrest and prolonged remand of a Mawanella youth under the PreventionContinue Reading The post Police officer apologises after youth held 9 months over anti-Israel post appeared first on…

Former minister Udaya Gammanpila says the government was attempting to put him in jail on March 27 to prevent hisContinue Reading The post Gammanpila says Govt attempting to arrest him over Easter Sunday claims appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several players for franchise leagues, with Eshan Malinga andContinue Reading The post Two more SL players granted NOC to play IPL/PSL appeared first on Newswire.

The “Lagoon Park and Tourist Boat Service” in Kattankudy was ceremonially inaugurated on Sunday (22), marking a new step inContinue Reading The post Kattankudy Lagoon Park and Tourist Boat Service inaugurated appeared first on Newswire.

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), decreased to 1.6% in February 2026,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s inflation eases to 1.6% in February appeared first on Newswire.

Milk powder importers and wheat flour companies today (23) assured Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe, that the prices of importedContinue Reading The post Importers assure stable prices for milk powder, flour until New Year season…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to ensure that fuel subsidies are directed to ordinary citizens rather thanContinue Reading The post Sajith urges fuel relief for ordinary citizens, not wealthy appeared first on…

Iran’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alireza Delkhosh, has claimed that Iranian warships were heading to Sri Lankan waters at theContinue Reading The post IRIS Dena: “Invited by Sri Lanka Navy,” most onboard were music band – Iran Envoy appeared…

US President Donald Trump postpones threatened strikes against Iranian power plants due to “productive” talks with Tehran. The post Trump claims US held ‘very good and productive’ talks with Iran on ending war appeared first on Newswire.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have picked player replacement for injured Sam Curran for the upcoming TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.Continue Reading The post Dasun Shanaka gets USD 250,000 IPL deal appeared first on Newswire.