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A man has been arrested for allegedly printing counterfeit currency notes, the police said. The suspect was arrested during aContinue Reading The post Man arrested in Mirihana for printing counterfeit currency notes appeared first on…

A total of 515 coconut growers in the Mullaitivu District have received Rs. 22.7 million in subsidies, along with 3,000Continue Reading The post Northern Coconut Triangle: Mullaitivu growers get Rs. 22.7m in subsidies appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves increased to US$ 6.591 billion in July 2026, according to the latest data released byContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s official reserves rise to US$ 6.59 billion in July appeared first on Newswire.

  WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 August 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occurContinue Reading The post Sunday: Showers and strong winds forecast for several areas appeared first on Newswire.

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a grenade attack on a house in the Ratmalana area on AugustContinue Reading The post Four suspects arrested over grenade attack on Ratmalana house appeared first on Newswire.

SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the Government of suppressing opposition political forces, civil organisations, voluntary groupsContinue Reading The post Namal accuses Government of shifting blame to opposition…

A 21-year-old Tunisian tourist has died after being swept away while surfing off Weligama. Police said the tourist was surfingContinue Reading The post Surfing trip ends in Tragedy for 21-year-old Tourist in Weligama appeared first on…

The third “Battle of Golden Queens” between Princess of Wales’ College and Yashodara Vidyalaya ended in controversy on Saturday (08),Continue Reading The post Principals clash publicly after thrilling ‘Battle of Golden Queens’ ends in…

A Jetstar passenger aircraft and a Qatar Airways plane narrowly avoided a collision at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning, promptingContinue Reading The post Jetstar, Qatar Airways planes narrowly avoid collision at Sydney Airport appeared…

Grama Niladharis have decided to report sick leave and refrain from reporting for duty tomorrow (10) and Tuesday (11) overContinue Reading The post Grama Niladharis to launch two-day islandwide sick leave campaign appeared first on…