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The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319 appeared first on Newswire.

The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026.  According toContinue Reading The post Indian Vice President to make first bilateral visit to Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Dubai’s Crown Prince on Thursday announced the city’s first air taxi station, located near Dubai International Airport, was now ready.Continue Reading The post Dubai completes first air taxi station ahead of service launch this year…

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday granting a financial support amounting to $8 billion to boost Pakistan’s economic stability.  This isContinue Reading The post Saudi Arabia announces $8 billion in financial support for Pakistan appeared…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern province and the Colombo, Kalutara, MonaragalaContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 07 districts appeared first…

The flagship luxury passenger ship MS Amadea, operated by a German travel company, arrived at Galle Port today, bringing nearlyContinue Reading The post Germany’s Iconic “Dream Ship” MS Amadea arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on…

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his position with immediate effect, according to an official letter addressed to PresidentContinue Reading The post Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody resigns appeared first on Newswire.

Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, has clarified that crude oil was never purchased at the priceContinue Reading The post CPC clarifies fuel pricing issue, says diesel bought above $286 per barrel appeared…

The Railway Department has announced that special train services will be operated over the next two days to facilitate theContinue Reading The post Railway Department announces special New Year return trains appeared first on Newswire.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to theContinue Reading The post Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, seeks end to war across region: Deputy…