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Ten Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy last night (Jan. 12) for allegedly poaching in Sri LankanContinue Reading The post 10 Indian fishermen arrested near Delft Island appeared first on Newswire.

The US states of Minnesota and Illinois on Monday pressed lawsuits against the administration of President Donald Trump after aContinue Reading The post US: Minnesota sues Federal Govt over immigration crackdown appeared first on Newswire.

The inauguration ceremony of the national programme “REBUILDING SRI LANKA”, launched to efficiently steer the country’s rebuilding process, was heldContinue Reading The post President launches ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme…

Meta has shut down about 550,000 social media accounts belonging to children in Australia, complying with a new law thatContinue Reading The post Australia enforces under-16 social media ban as Meta shuts 550,000 child accounts appeared…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association today (13 Jan) launched a doctors’ strike across all hospitals in the Eastern Province. TheContinue Reading The post Eastern Province doctors launch strike appeared first on Newswire.

An accident occurred this morning (13) between a lorry and a bus on the Southern Expressway, between the Kurundugahahetekma andContinue Reading The post Lorry-bus collision on Southern Expressway appeared first on Newswire.

A Beat Officer has been arrested by officials of the Bribery Commission on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribeContinue Reading The post Liquor bribe : Govt Officer arrested appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet has decided to implement the proposed education reforms for Grade 6 from 2027, instead of 2026, Cabinet SpokespersonContinue Reading The post Education reforms for Grade 6 pushed to 2027 – Cabinet appeared first on Newswire.

Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Colombo, Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts. There mayContinue Reading The post Severe lightning alert issued for 5 districts appeared…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the minimum purchasing prices for Samba and Keeri Samba paddy, followingContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves higher minimum prices for Samba, Keeri Samba paddy appeared first on…