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The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a strong warning to the public after reports emerged of fraudsters telephoning Aswesuma beneficiariesContinue Reading The post Welfare Benefits Board warns of fraudulent calls targeting Aswesuma…

Sri Lanka has recorded 68,672 dengue cases so far this year, according to data released by the National Dengue ControlContinue Reading The post Dengue cases in Sri Lanka rise to 68,672 in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA will discuss expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, sayingContinue Reading The post Gianni Infantino says FIFA will examine possibility of 64-team World Cup appeared first…

Prison Commissioner and Media Spokesman A. C. Gajanayake says the compensation amount to be given to the families of prisonContinue Reading The post Compensation for Negombo Prison officers could exceed Rs. 2 Mn – Prison Commissioner…

A fire broke out at the Kalutara District Secretariat office today (13). It is reported that preliminary reports indicate thatContinue Reading The post Fire breaks out at Kalutara District Secretariat (Video) appeared first on Newswire.

A 37-year-old Chinese national has been arrested with 3,000 illegal cigarettes in the Galle Face area, police said. The suspectContinue Reading The post Chinese national arrested with 3,000 illegal cigarettes in Colombo appeared first on…

Global oil prices rose sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes, raising concerns overContinue Reading The post Oil prices surge as US and Iran exchange fresh attacks appeared first on Newswire.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading The post Dry weather to prevail across most areas, says Met Department appeared first on Newswire.

Punchage Kalumenike, from Sangili Kanadarawa in the Anuradhapura District, widely recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s oldest living women, hasContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s oldest living woman passes away at 114 appeared first on…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,Continue Reading The post President AKD extends condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir appeared first on…