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Leading expert in climate change and meteorology, Dr. Ranjith Punyawardena, delivered a comprehensive awareness session on the impending El NiñoContinue Reading The post Local climate change expert warns of El Niño impact on Sri Lanka’s…

West Indies got off to a winning start in the T20 tournament played in the Caribbean, beating Sri Lanka byContinue Reading The post West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the 1st T20I appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today: USD selling rate further increases to Rs. 341 appeared first on…

Sri Lanka has already recorded 122 drowning deaths in 2026, according to Police data. Addressing the media, Police Spokesman F.U.Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka records 122 drowning deaths so far in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (12) ordered the release on bail of former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijeyalal deContinue Reading The post Shan Wijeyalal released on bail in corruption case appeared first on Newswire.

The Attorney General’s Department today (12) informed the Court of Appeal that no decision has been taken at this stageContinue Reading The post Easter attacks : Court informed no arrest decision yet on SDIG Waruna Jayasundara appeared…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to finalise Sri Lanka’s proposed Education Reform Policy Framework within one month, underscoringContinue Reading The post President sets one‑month deadline for new education policy…

Sri Lanka Police have announced that strict legal measures will be taken against drivers operating vehicles fitted with modified silencersContinue Reading The post Police to take strict action against noisy silencers appeared first on…

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) convened in Parliament this week (08) to deliberate on the Ministry of Finance’s reportContinue Reading The post COPF reviews Treasury’s missing $2.5 million report appeared first on Newswire.

The Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), belonging to the US Navy, arrived at the Port of ColomboContinue Reading The post US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship ‘USS Canberra’ arrives in Colombo appeared first on…