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Twenty years after 17 aid workers from the French humanitarian association Action contre la Faim (ACF) were killed in Muttur,Continue Reading The post Amnesty calls for justice 20 years after Muttur aid worker killings appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s rich wildlife heritage, conservation efforts, and nature tourism potential were spotlighted at the Sri Lanka Wildlife Festival 2026,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka Wildlife Festival 2026 showcases Island’s natural heritage…

The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning, cautioning of a minor flood risk in the Mahaweli River Basin. Continue Reading The post Amber flood warning issued for Mahaweli River Basin appeared first on Newswire.

The Court of Appeal has rejected revision applications filed by three individuals, including former Minister of Cooperative and Internal TradeContinue Reading The post Court of Appeal rejects revision pleas against Johnston Fernando…

The Department of Examinations has announced strict prohibitions on conducting tuition classes and related activities during the upcoming 2026 G.C.E.Continue Reading The post Strict tuition ban during A/L and Scholarship Exams appeared…

Sri Lanka and India today exchanged agreements on INR‑denominated Lines of Credit worth USD 350 million, forming part of theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, India exchange USD 350M credit agreements appeared first on Newswire.

Former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has been arrested on corruption charges during his tenure as Senior Presidential Adviser (Administrative Reforms),Continue Reading The post What is former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam accused of?…

The state‑owned Cey‑Nor institution has marked a major export milestone with the official handover of a 55‑foot fishing vessel “CAPTAINContinue Reading The post ‘CAPTAIN C’ : Cey‑Nor hands over USD 234,000 vessel to Mauritius appeared first…

Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam today questioned why state‑owned banks apply harsh recovery laws against small borrowers while allowing politicallyContinue Reading The post Shanakiyan questions double standards in loan…

A young woman who danced with a python at an Avurudu Kumari competition and the suspect who sold her theContinue Reading The post Woman fined Rs. 50,000 for Python dance at Avurudu Kumari competition appeared first on Newswire.