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The Cabinet has approved the awarding of ground and cargo handling contracts for SriLankan Airlines at Dubai International Airport toContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves SriLankan’s Dubai ground and cargo handling contracts to Dnata…

Asia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), which operates Hiru TV, has rejected a letter of demand sent over a news report concerningContinue Reading The post Hiru TV responds to Lal Kantha, says he has no reputation to tarnish appeared first on…

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised serious concerns over the alleged disappearance of USD 2.5 million in public funds,Continue Reading The post What happened to $2.5 million of Sri Lankan peoples’ money? appeared first on Newswire.

Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris on Wednesday told the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations into the 2019 Easter SundayContinue Reading The post Additional Solicitor General alleges intimidation, plot to plant…

Voters in Tamil Nadu will take part in an unprecedented triangular contest on Thursday, 23 April, in the 2026 AssemblyContinue Reading The post Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Over 5.7 crore voters to decide triangular contest appeared first on…

The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Sri Lanka held a telephone conversation on Wednesday (22), amid heightened tensions following theContinue Reading The post Iran FM condemns IRIS Dena attack in call with Sri Lanka FM: Iran Embassy appeared…

The University of Hull’s internationally recognised expertise in flood resilience and water management is extending its reach into South Asia,Continue Reading The post University of Hull to lead Colombo wetlands project appeared first on…

A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “criticalContinue Reading The post Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans appeared first on Newswire.

A mid-air collision between two South Korean fighter jets in 2021 was caused by pilots taking photos and videos duringContinue Reading The post Pilots taking photos led to South Korea fighter jet collision, report finds appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s economy recorded strong growth in 2025, with GDP per capita rising to USD 5,003 compared to USD 4,546Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s per capita GDP surpasses USD 5,000 for first time in 2025 appeared first on Newswire.