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The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has declared victory in Thursday’s landmark national election, saying it has won a clearContinue Reading The post Tarique Rahman’s BNP wins Bangladesh elections appeared first on Newswire.

Former minister and veteran leftist politician Prof. Tissa Vitharana has died at the age of 92, family sources said. Prof.Continue Reading The post Former Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana passed away appeared first on Newswire.

Portugal’s parliament on Thursday approved a bill restricting children’s and young people’s access to online platforms and social networks. UnderContinue Reading The post Portugal approves social media restrictions for minors appeared first…

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., welcomed the ‘Walk for Peace’ on 10 February 2026, as a groupContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington Welcomes ‘Walk for Peace’ appeared first on Newswire.

The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has warned that vehicle prices are likely to increase from 1 AprilContinue Reading The post Vehicle prices likely to rise from April as SSCL applied at port – Importers appeared first…

A woman was killed and three others were injured after wild elephants entered Valaichchenai town in Batticaloa early this morning.Continue Reading The post Woman killed, 03 injured in Valachchenai elephant attack appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 12),Continue Reading The post Dollar rate : Sri Lankan Rupee strengthens across major banks appeared first on Newswire.

The Committee on High Posts of parliament has approved the nominations of four Heads of Mission. The approval was grantedContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to appoint New Envoys to Israel, Kenya, Lebanon & Palestine appeared first on…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. TheContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory issued for 03 provinces appeared first on Newswire.

Mr. Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Continue Reading The post New Secretary appointed to the Ministry of Digital Economy appeared first on…