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Sri Lanka launched the Public Officers’ Salaries and Pensions Commission, the country’s first dedicated body tasked with addressing pension-related issuesContinue Reading The post First-ever Commission launched to address public sector…

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, NewswireContinue Reading The post Indian Foreign Secretary to visit Sri Lanka on Wednesday? appeared first on Newswire.

A 29‑year‑old resident of Thannekumbura, Kandy has been arrested after attempting to offer a bribe of Rs. 500,000 to PoliceContinue Reading The post Man arrested for Rs. 500,000 bribe attempt to release drug suspect appeared first on…

All government schools in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts will reopen tomorrow (05), the Central Province Director of EducationContinue Reading The post Schools in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya to reopen tomorrow appeared first on Newswire.

Dialog Axiata has relaunched its e-Kunu electronic waste management programme in partnership with the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), allowing theContinue Reading The post CEA, Dialog partner to expand e-waste collection across Sri…

Cabinet has approved a proposal to expedite the drafting of a new Child Rights Act aimed at strengthening the protectionContinue Reading The post New Child Rights Act receives Cabinet approval appeared first on Newswire.

    Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has raised concerns over proposed amendments to the Anti-Corruption Act, warning that theContinue Reading The post TISL raises concerns over proposed Anti-Corruption Act amendments appeared…

The Irrigation Department has withdrawn flood warnings previously issued for the Kelani and Kalu river basins after water levels returnedContinue Reading The post Flood warnings lifted for Kelani, Kalu river basins as water levels return to…

A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested by the North Western Province Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division for allegedlyContinue Reading The post 21-year-old arrested for allegedly defrauding woman of Rs. 6.6 million in…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the National Action Plan 2026–2028 for implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly andContinue Reading The post Safe Migration Action Plan approved for 2026-2028 appeared first on Newswire.