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Former Minister P. Harrison arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (27) around 8:45 am. He reportedContinue Reading The post Former Minister P. Harrison questioned by FCID appeared first on Newswire.

A female Police Constable attached to the Badulla Division Crimes Investigation Unit has been arrested in Badulla town on chargesContinue Reading The post Police Constable arrested in Badulla with 4.2g of heroin appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27 Jan),Continue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate decreases to Rs. 312 appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka recorded 1,375 road accidents in the first 25 days of 2026, with 147 fatal crashes claiming the livesContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka records 1,375 road accidents in first 25 days of 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth momentum in 2025, recording a notable y-o-y growth of 5.6 %. BasedContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Export Performance Exceeded US$ 17.2 Billion in 2025 appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the opposition is willing to support the proper implementation of education reforms.  He criticizedContinue Reading The post Sajith blames Govt for halting Grade 6 reforms, offers support…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo Yong-Boon during a study visit to Singapore, where theyContinue Reading The post Sajith in Singapore, meets former foreign minister George Yeo appeared…

Authorities have renewed warnings over the sale of goods above maximum retail prices at long-distance bus stop hotels, following aContinue Reading The post Authorities warn against overpricing at long-distance bus stop hotels appeared first…

The Matugama Police have sought public assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a 34‑year‑oldContinue Reading The post Matugama Police seek public help to track murder suspect appeared first on Newswire.

A tense situation arose outside the Presidential Secretariat today as police moved to stop the continuous hunger strike launched byContinue Reading The post Police attempt to disperse hunger strike near Presidential Secretariat appeared…