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The Railway Department has announced that several special train services will operate from May 30 – 31 to facilitate travelContinue Reading The post Special train services for Vesak appeared first on Newswire.

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increasedContinue Reading The post Colombo inflation increases to 5.5% in May appeared first on Newswire.

A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus travelling along the Monaragala–Siyambalanduwa main road overturned into a ditch today after veeringContinue Reading The post Passengers injured as SLTB bus overturns in Monaragala appeared first on…

The new Consulate General Office of Sri Lanka was officially opened in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, on Thursday (28), strengtheningContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka opens new Consulate in Wellington appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekar has instructed relevant authorities to expedite search operations for four fishermenContinue Reading The post Fisheries Minister orders acceleration of search for…

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will beContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka womens T20 World cup squad announced appeared first on Newswire.

The government plans to recruit 13,600 nurses to the public health service between 2025 and 2029, with half of thatContinue Reading The post Government to recruit 15,000 nurses by 2029 appeared first on Newswire.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the present Government did not come to power merely to somehow drag the countryContinue Reading The post President launches construction of Rambukkana–Galagedara stretch of Central Expressway…

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday (29) warned that the scale of drug trafficking in Sri Lanka could beContinue Reading The post President warns actual drug inflow may far exceed seizures in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 5.4% against the US dollar so far in 2026, according to the CentralContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan rupee depreciates 5.4% against US dollar in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.