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Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of Sri Lanka today, while a few showers may occur in theContinue Reading The post Mainly fair weather over most parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Census and Statistics has released the Official Poverty Line figures for January 2026, revealing that an individualContinue Reading The post Monthly basic needs cost rises to Rs. 16,730 : Census Department appeared first…

A fire has broken out near the Kerawalapitiya expressway entrance. According to reports, the blaze started at the Kerawalapitiya garbageContinue Reading The post Watch : Fire erupts at Kerawalapitiya Garbage Dump appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has called for government intervention to address what he described as a growing culture ofContinue Reading The post Dasun Shanaka urges government action over rising negativity appeared first on Newswire.

The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said High Commissioner Santosh Jha paid a courtesy call on former President RanilContinue Reading The post Indian Envoy holds Talks with Former President Ranil appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s police said they are investigating alleged death threats against the country’s public security minister and his deputy, reportedlyContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka police probe death threats against public security minister…

Sri Lanka will host the 60th anniversary celebration of the World Buddhist Sangha Council and the second executive committee meetingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to Host 60th Anniversary of World Buddhist Sangha Council in November…

The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Feb 26) compared to Wednesday, withContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Rupee remains steady against USD appeared first on Newswire.

From 25 February 2026, the UK has made one of its biggest changes to how visitor visas are issued. IfContinue Reading The post UK Visitor Visa goes Digital: No more Visa stickers appeared first on Newswire.

Police state that the second gunman involved in the Akuregoda murder of a lawyer and his wife was arrested afterContinue Reading The post Akuregoda lawyer shooting: Police provide investigation update appeared first on Newswire.