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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun’s recent visit to Sri Lanka wasContinue Reading The post Foreign Ministry rejects UNP allegations over Thai Deputy PM’s Sri Lanka visit…

Bangladesh has raised concerns with Saudi Arabia after two of its nationals were executed in Mecca without prior notification toContinue Reading The post Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens’ execution by Saudi Arabia…

Officers from the Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) of Sri Lanka Customs intercepted a major consignment of illegal narcotics valued atContinue Reading The post From books to hidden packages: Customs exposes Rs. 67.5 million drug haul appeared…

Officers from the Police Special Task Force (STF) Moratuwa Camp arrested a 33-year-old man in Ratmalana yesterday (Oct. 18) forContinue Reading The post Man arrested in Ratmalana with 630 drug pills appeared first on Newswire.

Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading The post Today’s News Digest – October 19 appeared first on Newswire.

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Sri Lanka officially launched its Chinese Renminbi (RMB) Clearing Bank in Colombo on October 15, aiming to facilitate cross-border financialContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka opens first Chinese yuan clearing bank in Colombo appeared first…

A 46-year-old suspect was arrested by wildlife officers in Tissamaharama on October 16 for unlawful possession of jewellery crafted fromContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested in Tissamaharama with elephant ivory jewellery appeared first…

The UK government has announced a nationwide crackdown on public transport antisocial behaviour, under which bus passengers in England whoContinue Reading The post UK to fine bus passengers up to £100 for playing loud music appeared first…

Sri Lankan fashion model Elina Gunawardena made history yesterday (18) by becoming the first Sri Lankan model ever to walkContinue Reading The post Elina G becomes first Sri Lankan model to walk Victoria’s Secret runway appeared first on…