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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said the island-wide doctors’ strike entered its second day today (24) as the governmentContinue Reading The post Island-wide doctors’ strike continues for second day appeared first on…

The Parliamentary has decided to suspend Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, withContinue Reading The post Parliament Deputy Secretary General placed on suspension appeared first on…

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) held another round of discussions today, which the OppositionContinue Reading The post Sajith gives update on latest round of SJB–UNP talks appeared first on Newswire.

The Vesak Festival for 2026 will be held on May 30, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local GovernmentContinue Reading The post Vesak Festival to be held on May 30 appeared first on Newswire.

Scotland have confirmed their participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following an invitation from the International Cricket Council,Continue Reading The post First reaction from Scotland after receiving surprise T20 World Cup slot…

A woman was killed and two others injured in a road accident on the Southern Expressway on Saturday evening, police said.Continue Reading The post Car flips on Southern Expressway: One dead, two injured appeared first on Newswire.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading The post Weather today: Afternoon showers expected in several areas appeared first on Newswire.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport with more than 8 kilograms of kush, police said.Continue Reading The post From travel bag to drug bag: 8kg of kush seized at BIA appeared first on Newswire.

A 46-year-old woman has been found murdered in the Mahaoya police division, with her body discovered in a forest reserveContinue Reading The post Woman found murdered in Beragala forest reserve appeared first on Newswire.

Three Sri Lankan nationals were arrested in the early hours of today (25) by officers of the Airport Police NarcoticsContinue Reading The post Three arrested at BIA with Rs. 134 million worth narcotics appeared first on Newswire.