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‎‎ ‎Colombo’s year-on-year inflation slowed to 1.6% in February, down from 2.3% in January, according to data released by theContinue Reading The post Colombo inflation eases to 1.6% in February appeared first on Newswire.

There was a light-hearted moment before the high-pressure clash between England and New Zealand in Colombo when New Zealand’s nationalContinue Reading The post New Zealand National Anthem Blunder in Colombo (Video) appeared first on…

Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been granted permission to be detained forContinue Reading The post Former State Intelligence Chief to Be Detained for 90 Days Over Easter Attack…

• The external current account recorded a larger surplus in January 2026, compared with recent months as well as JanuaryContinue Reading The post January External Sector Performance : 10 key points appeared first on Newswire.

The Republic of Mauritius suspended all diplomatic relations with the Maldives on Friday, marking a sharp escalation in a long-standingContinue Reading The post Mauritius suspends diplomatic ties with Maldives over Chagos appeared first on…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 Showers or thundershowers are likely atContinue Reading The post Fair weather expected in most parts of the country today appeared first on Newswire.

‎ ‎The government has extended the validity period of school shoe vouchers issued for 2026 until March 15. ‎ ‎TheContinue Reading The post School shoe voucher validity extended until March 15 appeared first on Newswire.

Abdullah Almutairi has returned as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka Senior National Football Team, beginning his second tenure inContinue Reading The post Abdullah Almutairi returns as Sri Lanka Football Head Coach appeared first on Newswire.

‎One man drowned and another was reported missing after an incident in the sea off Bentota, police said Thursday (26).Continue Reading The post One dead, another missing in Bentota drowning incident appeared first on Newswire.

Israel launched what it called a “preemptive strike” against Iran Saturday morning, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, as aContinue Reading The post Israel launches attack on Iran, explosions in downtown Tehran appeared first on…