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Opposition MP Harsha de Silva says the opposition is completely in favour of education reforms, raising concerns over the postponementContinue Reading The post Harsha urges Govt to proceed with Grade 6 education reforms appeared first on…

Singapore Airlines has expanded its services between Colombo and Singapore with the introduction of three new daytime flights, effective Jan.Continue Reading The post Singapore Airlines expands Colombo services to 10 weekly flights appeared…

Three youths, including two who allegedly raped a Grade 11 schoolgirl on several occasions and another who aided the crime,Continue Reading The post Three youths arrested over rape of schoolgirl in Ginigathhena appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan government has invited views and suggestions from Sri Lankan citizens living overseas, civil society organizations, and SriContinue Reading The post Voting rights for Sri Lankans abroad: Govt seeks views appeared first on…

Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the third phase of the Baseline Road extension project. Accordingly, approval was firstContinue Reading The post Cabinet nod for Baseline extension from Kirulapone to Dutugemunu St. appeared…

A suspect connected to the incident where shots were fired at a jeep carrying former director of the National LotteriesContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested over shooting at ex-Lotteries Board Director appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, stated that the government’s vision to transform Sri Lanka into aContinue Reading The post Govt aims to position Sri Lanka as water sports hub : Minister appeared first on Newswire.

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says that 17,000 suspects connected to various crimes were remanded last year and then referred toContinue Reading The post 17,000 suspects referred to community correction in 2025 : Justice Minister…

The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 13 individuals engaged in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a searchContinue Reading The post 13 arrested for harvesting sea cucumbers in northern seas appeared first on Newswire.

Growth in Sri Lanka is expected to decelerate to 3.5 per cent in 2026 and 3.1 per cent in 2027,Continue Reading The post World Bank projects slower growth for Sri Lanka in 2026-27 appeared first on Newswire.