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The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) has been instructed to investigate reports of declining fish catches andContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka fish catches decline, NARA tasked with probe: Deputy Minister…

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has warned that tourist visa applications will be denied if consular officers determine that theContinue Reading The post U.S. Embassy warns tourist visa applicants over ‘birth tourism’ appeared first on…

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today revealed further details about a man who recently held a media briefing claiming toContinue Reading The post Minister reveals more details about suspect behind Kilinochchi ‘LTTE Camp’ claim…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today: Rupee appreciates across commercial banks appeared first on Newswire.

The government is working to find a solution for around 7,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers facing deportation from Israel afterContinue Reading The post Opposition claims 7,000 Sri Lankans facing deportation from Israel, Govt responds…

Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has risen to 71, with more than 93,000 cases reported so far this year, accordingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Dengue death toll rises to 71 appeared first on Newswire.

A suspect has been arrested after allegedly attempting to throw a parcel containing prohibited items over the wall of theContinue Reading The post Special Delivery: 30 Batteries Fly Over Magazine Prison Wall appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) successfully brought a wildfire under control in the Purasamkulam area of Vavuniya, preventing itContinue Reading The post Air Force contains Vavuniya wildfire appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (20), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central BankContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 335 appeared first on Newswire.

More than 300 police officers serving in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province have received specialised cybersecurity training as part of anContinue Reading The post Over 300 Police Officers trained to Tackle Emerging Cyber Threats appeared first…