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A senior South Korean local official has come under fire after making a controversial remark referencing Sri Lankan women whileContinue Reading The post Outrage after South Korean Governor refers to “Importing Sri Lankan Virgins” appeared…

Tamil Progressive Alliance leader and Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan has called for immediate and impartial investigations into corruption allegationsContinue Reading The post “Investigate your own allegations,” Mano tells Govt appeared…

The U.S. and India have reached a trade deal and will immediately move to lower tariffs on each other’s goods,Continue Reading The post Trump announces India ‘trade deal’ appeared first on Newswire.

At least five people were killed in a series of separate road accidents reported from several parts of Sri Lanka,Continue Reading The post Young Motorcyclists Aged 19, 20 and 25 Killed in Multiple Road Accidents appeared first on Newswire.

Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as in the NuwaraContinue Reading The post Weather : Showers after 2 pm today appeared first on Newswire.

Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested this morning (Feb. 3) at his residence onContinue Reading The post Keheliya’s cousin arrested on money laundering charges appeared first on Newswire.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to record aContinue Reading The post Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID appeared first on Newswire.

A decision has been taken to grant a special presidential pardon to 49 prisoners in view of the 78th NationalContinue Reading The post 49 inmates to receive special presidential pardon for Independence Day appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on the government to recruit Development Officers into the teaching service, citing their long-standing roleContinue Reading The post Sajith urges govt to recruit development officers as teachers…

Popular actor Hemal Ranasinghe has been arrested by Police over an alleged assault. According to Police, the incident took placeContinue Reading The post Actor Hemal Ranasinghe arrested appeared first on Newswire.