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The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 5.4% against the US dollar so far in 2026, according to the CentralContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan rupee depreciates 5.4% against US dollar in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

China Harbour Engineering LLC (CHEC) in Dubai is looking to recruit 2,000 Sri Lankan workers for the expansion of theContinue Reading The post Dubai Airport project to recruit 2,000 Sri Lankan workers ? appeared first on Newswire.

Honda Motor is recalling 98,892 vehicles in the United States due to a defect that could cause unintentional air bagContinue Reading The post Honda recalls nearly 99,000 US vehicles over air bag defect appeared first on Newswire.

The United Nations has added Israel to its annual blacklist of parties credibly suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, markingContinue Reading The post UN adds Israel to sexual violence blacklist for first time appeared…

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Professor Kapila Perera, has denied reports that his resignationContinue Reading The post Former Transport Secretary says resignation not linked to Supreme Court…

The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in theContinue Reading The post Weather today: Showers at times appeared first on Newswire.

A 39-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of a jeep allegedly assembled using vehicle spare parts illegally brought intoContinue Reading The post Man arrested with illegally assembled jeep in Kottawa appeared first on Newswire.

Showers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, KandyContinue Reading The post Weather: Rain across several areas today appeared first on Newswire.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Vesak Day message, called on citizens to embrace compassion, kindness and wisdom whileContinue Reading The post PM calls for compassion, unity and common good in Vesak message appeared first on…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Vesak message, called on people to embrace the Buddhist values of non-violence, compassion andContinue Reading The post President calls for compassion and coexistence in Vesak Day message appeared…