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SLT-MOBITEL Group’s revenue increased 11.1% in the second quarter of 2026, while profit after tax rose 54.4% to more thanContinue Reading The post SLT Group records 11.1% revenue growth in Q2 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet has approved the publication and subsequent tabling in Parliament of the new bill aimed at addressing shortcomings inContinue Reading The post Cabinet Approves New Anti-Terrorism Bill appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet has granted policy approval to amend Sri Lanka’s Foreign Exchange Act to make unauthorized transfers of funds outContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka moves to criminalize unauthorized overseas fund transfers appeared first on…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 for students with special education needs from low-incomeContinue Reading The post Rs. 5,000 monthly allowance for special needs students appeared first on Newswire.

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over anContinue Reading The post Keheliya Rambukwella granted bail in one corruption case appeared first…

The government says further action over the Chemmani mass grave excavations will be taken in accordance with court orders, asContinue Reading The post Chemmani Mass Grave: 565 skeletons recovered appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka has begun discussions on the possible introduction of a passenger drone service, with Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle companyContinue Reading The post Airport to Colombo by Passenger Drone for US$20–30? Sri Lanka Explores New…

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) South Asia held the fourth edition of its Health and Humanity Summit in Colombo,Continue Reading The post Colombo hosts MSF South Asia Summit on future of humanitarian action appeared…

The Cabinet has approved the commencement of regulated tourism activities at Nil Diya Pokuna under the supervision of the DepartmentContinue Reading The post Tourism activity at Nil Diya Pokuna to be regulated appeared first on Newswire.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution,Continue Reading The post 22nd Amendment: SJB files Supreme Court Challenge appeared first on Newswire.