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  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund FacilityContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka secures US$695 million IMF Tranche appeared first on Newswire.

A Sri Lankan passenger arriving from Thailand was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Tuesday (26) after customsContinue Reading The post Passenger arrested at BIA with ‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs 83 million appeared first…

Amnesty International has alleged that Malaiyaha Tamil workers employed in Sri Lanka’s private tea estates are facing serious labour rightsContinue Reading The post Amnesty report alleges serious labour abuses on Sri Lanka’s tea estates…

A series of programmes organised by the Presidential Secretariat to mark Vesak will be held from 30 May to 02Continue Reading The post Presidential Secretariat to host series of Vesak events appeared first on Newswire.

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed “Donald Trump” because of its blond tuft of hair, has reportedly been sparedContinue Reading The post ‘Donald Trump’ Buffalo headed to Zoo after viral fame saves it appeared first on Newswire.

The prevailing showery condition over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka is expected to continue, according to the Department ofContinue Reading The post About 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on…

Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a cyber‑threat and extortion email network operating under the name of theContinue Reading The post Police probe cyber threats using IGP’s name appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day today (28) by urging urgent reforms to tackle period poverty andContinue Reading The post Sajith calls for national action on menstrual equity appeared first on Newswire.

A resident of Kalutara South has been reported dead after being shot by unidentified gunmen early this morning (28). AccordingContinue Reading The post Man shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Kalutara South appeared first on Newswire.

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the need to add aContinue Reading The post PM Harini calls for compassionate doctors as Expert Committee meets appeared…