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At least 19 people were hospitalised following a collision involving a private bus and a motorcycle on the Matara–Tissamaharama mainContinue Reading The post 19 injured in Weerawila bus accident appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has risen to 61, while the number of cases reported so far this year hasContinue Reading The post Dengue death toll rises to 61 appeared first on Newswire.

India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following weeks of youth protests over a series of examination paper leaks. “IContinue Reading The post Students win : Indian Education Minister resigns appeared first on Newswire.

The body of a 17-year-old girl reported missing earlier this week has been recovered from a quarry in Kajuwatta, Mahawalathenna,Continue Reading The post Missing 17-year-old girl found dead in Balangoda quarry appeared first on Newswire.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the government views investment in education, creativity, culture and the arts as an integral partContinue Reading The post Investment in education, arts key to national development appeared first on…

Several parts of Sri Lanka recorded high temperatures on Saturday (25), with Trincomalee reporting a maximum temperature of 39.9°C, accordingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka feels the heat as Trincomalee temperature nears 40°C appeared…

A 55-year-old person has been injured in a shooting reported in the Bellanwila area, Police said. The victim has beenContinue Reading The post 55-year-old injured in Bellanwila shooting appeared first on Newswire.

Former Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Upali Dharmadasa has passed away. Dharmadasa, a prominent figure in Sri Lankan cricket administration,Continue Reading The post Former Sri Lanka Cricket President Upali Dharmadasa passes away…

The sacred Buddhist site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, has officially been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List,Continue Reading The post Sacred Buddhist Site of Sarnath inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List appeared first on…

The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has welcomed the decision by the United States to apply a 10% tariffContinue Reading The post Exporters say 10% US Tariff puts Sri Lanka on Equal Footing with Key Competitors appeared first on…