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The Free Media Movement (FMM) has urged the Sri Lankan government to demonstrate accountability and take immediate action in responseContinue Reading The post FMM urges Govt action on HRCSL report on free speech appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody told Parliament today (Feb. 5) that electricity tariffs will be reduced by 30% over theContinue Reading The post Energy Minister reaffirms 30% power tariff cut in three years appeared first on Newswire.

The High Commission of India in Colombo has denied allegations that Indian Navy or Coast Guard personnel were involved inContinue Reading The post India denies alleged assault on Sri Lankan fishermen appeared first on Newswire.

Samudika Jayaratne officially assumed duties today (Feb. 5) as the 42nd Auditor General of Sri Lanka, becoming the first womanContinue Reading The post Samudika Jayaratne assumes office as Sri Lanka’s first female Auditor General appeared…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the broadcast arrangements for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which willContinue Reading The post Broadcast details for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 announced appeared first on…

Sri Lanka officially completed the island-wide rollout of the GovPAY digital traffic fine payment system on February 3, 2026, markingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka rolls out GovPAY traffic fine system islandwide appeared first on…

Sri Lanka is mentioned in 188 search results within the publicly released Jeffrey Epstein document archive, according to a reviewContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka appears 188 times in Epstein document archive, mostly incidental appeared…

The Sri Lankan Rupee showed mixed stability, with slight appreciation against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in SriContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Rupee holds steady with minor gains appeared first on Newswire.

A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced WednesdayContinue Reading The post Man sentenced to life in prison for Trump golf assassination attempt appeared first on…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today questioned the government’s failure to provide adequate security to MP Rohana Bandara, stating it wasContinue Reading The post Govt questioned on SJB MP Rohana Bandara’s security appeared first on…