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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…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 5), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading The post CBSL rates : USD rates dip slightly appeared first on Newswire.

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…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the ExpositionContinue Reading The post Indian PM Modi thanks President for hosting Devnimori Relics Exposition…

MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena called on the government to consider reducing the price of locally manufactured alcohol, citing high prices asContinue Reading The post MP Rohitha urges Govt to cut prices of local alcohol appeared first on…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today met the Sri Lanka cricket team at the NCC ground following their practice session, inContinue Reading The post President backs Sri Lanka team with World Cup just days away appeared first on Newswire.