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Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has said the Catholic Church does not support the imposition of the death penalty, whileContinue Reading The post Cardinal opposes death penalty, backs justice for Easter Sunday victims appeared…

‎ ‎A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday in western Colombia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with tremors feltContinue Reading The post ‎Powerful earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia ‎ appeared first on…

Test cricket is set to return to Darwin on Thursday, 22 years after Sri Lanka’s Test against Australia at theContinue Reading The post Malinga’s Test debut recalled as cricket returns to Darwin after 22 years appeared first on Newswire.

A long-delayed water supply project in Lagalla is nearing completion and is expected to provide drinking water to more thanContinue Reading The post Lagalla water project nearing completion, to benefit 6,500 families appeared first on…

Property damage from recent unrest at five prisons has been estimated at more than Rs. 255 million, with the Negombo,Continue Reading The post Property damage from recent prison unrest exceeds Rs. 255 million appeared first on Newswire.

Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader MP Mano Ganesan has raised concerns over what he described as selective enforcement of theContinue Reading The post Mano Ganesan questions ‘selective enforcement’ after Sagara Kariyawasam arrest…

A higher diploma student has filed a compensation case before the Nugegoda District Court against the University of Colombo administration,Continue Reading The post University of Colombo student files Rs. 5m compensation case over alleged…

Strike action by Grama Niladharis is underway in several areas for the second consecutive day, with officers across the islandContinue Reading The post Grama Niladhari strike enters second day island‑wide appeared first on Newswire.

On the eve of World Elephant Day, the Ministry of Environment has reaffirmed its commitment to a permanent, scientific, andContinue Reading The post World Elephant Day: Sri Lanka gazettes new elephant corridors to ease conflict appeared…

Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surged past 90,000 this year, with the latest surveillance data showing 90,306 infections reportedContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka dengue cases top 90,000 in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.