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An Indian man’s candid social media post comparing everyday life in Sri Lanka with India has sparked a wide onlineContinue Reading The post ‘Felt numb after reaching Delhi’: Man compares Sri Lanka with India appeared first on Newswire.

The Nawalpitiya–Kandy main road, which was blocked by a landslide caused by Cyclone Ditwah, was reopened for traffic today (15Continue Reading The post Nawalapitiya–Kandy Road reopens after 18 days appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his condolences to the victims of the attack at Bondi Beach inContinue Reading The post Foreign Minister condemns Bondi Beach attack, offers condolences appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says no Sri Lankans in Australia were reported to be harmed in theContinue Reading The post No Sri Lankans harmed in Sydney attack : Deputy Foreign Minister appeared first on Newswire.

The number of students dropping out before completing 13 years of education is on the rise, according to the EducationContinue Reading The post School dropouts on the rise : Education Ministry report appeared first on Newswire.

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has proposed raising the Kotmale Dam by another 30 meters. Addressing the media, Patali ChampikaContinue Reading The post Kotmale Dam can be raised by another 30 metres : Patali appeared first on…

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai hosted a high-level breakfast meeting recently (12), bringing together leading travel tradeContinue Reading The post ‘Sri Lanka is Ready’ tourism revival showcased at Dubai travel meet appeared…

Sri Lanka Police says children left vulnerable and without guardians due to Cyclone Ditwah have drawn public attention, with variousContinue Reading The post Vulnerable children at risk after disaster, Police warn appeared first on…

Former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Dhammika Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations ofContinue Reading The post Bribery case : Dhammika Ranatunga granted bail appeared first on…

Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler announced that special police security has been deployed in cities and religious sites for theContinue Reading The post Special security measures in place for upcoming festive season – Police appeared first…