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Video footage has emerged of a woman accusing road development authorities of failing to place safety barriers around a roadContinue Reading The post Woman protests road negligence after husband injured in excavation pit fall appeared first…

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga has risen to World No. 1 in the men’s javelin throw with 1,354 ranking points. HeContinue Reading The post Rumesh Tharanga tops World Rankings: First Sri Lankan No.1 in men’s javelin appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka has reported 88,088 dengue cases so far this year, with infections surging sharply in June and July, accordingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka records over 88,000 dengue cases in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Navy has launched a rescue operation after an Indian fishing vessel engaged in illegal fishing activities offContinue Reading The post Navy launches rescue after Indian fishing vessel accident near Delft Island appeared first…

Borella Police have arrested two suspects, including a 23‑year‑old resident of Borella, in connection with an attempted shooting murder inContinue Reading The post Two suspects arrested over Demtagoda shooting appeared first on Newswire.

India has called on Sri Lanka to hold long-delayed Provincial Council elections at the earliest, while also urging the fullContinue Reading The post India urges Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council elections at the earliest appeared first…

By Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa Sri Lanka has moved to shut the front door on the offshore betting industry, blocking twoContinue Reading The post Why blocking websites alone won’t curb Sri Lanka’s online gambling market appeared first on Newswire.

Former Bangladesh cricket captain and former Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan’s house in Magura was attacked on Wednesday, justContinue Reading The post Shakib Al Hasan’s house attacked in Bangladesh while playing LPL appeared first on…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops to Rs. 339 appeared first on Newswire.

A leopard caught in a wire snare at Stoneycliff Estate, Kotagala has been rescued and is currently receiving treatment atContinue Reading The post Leopard rescued from snare in Kotagala, receiving treatment appeared first on Newswire.