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The Supreme Court has ruled that the 2022 arrest of social activist Muthuheen Gedara Thisara Nuwantha Anuruddha Bandara over hisContinue Reading The post SC verdict: What made the ‘GoHomeGota’ activist’s arrest unconstitutional? appeared…

Sri Lanka is among 60 trading partners facing new United States import tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5%, which areContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka among 60 economies hit by new US tariffs appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, says the additional U.S. tariff applicable to Sri Lankan exports hasContinue Reading The post Mahinda Samarasinghe credits President, negotiating team for 10% U.S. tariff…

CCTV footage has been shared in the media of the shooting incident near the Kuppiyawatta cemetery in Dematagoda, in whichContinue Reading The post CCTV captures dramatic daylight shooting in Dematagoda appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today issued a warrant against Jaffna District Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan after he failed toContinue Reading The post Warrant issued against Jaffna MP Archchuna Ramanathan appeared first on…

Sri Lanka has recorded a sharp rise in dengue cases this year, with official surveillance data showing 80,114 infections asContinue Reading The post Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 80,000 appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on Sunday, August 9,Continue Reading The post Grade 5 Scholarship Exam : Notice from Exam Dept appeared first on Newswire.

“There is absolutely no truth to this news circulating on social media. Today, I lodged a complaint with the CriminalContinue Reading The post Deputy Minister rejects claims of changes to Dalada Perahera appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (23) rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman for urgent medical treatment after heContinue Reading The post Navy assists ill fisherman evacuation off Southern Coast appeared first on Newswire.

The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has emphasized that preserving colonial‑era buildings does not amount to celebrating the political orderContinue Reading The post CPA calls for preservation of colonial state buildings appeared first…