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United States President Donald Trump has again asserted that he would exert influence over Iran’s next supreme leader, saying thatContinue Reading The post Trump vows control over new Iran leader appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says the country is better positioned to withstand global oil price shocks,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka better positioned to withstand oil price shocks : CB Governor appeared…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (09 March) compared to lastContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 314 appeared first on Newswire.

Former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been arrested by Sri Lanka’s Bribery Commission over allegations of accumulating illegal assets worthContinue Reading The post Former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested appeared first on Newswire.

The Women’s Coalition for Disaster Management (WCDM), an eastern‑based women’s network, together with the people of Batticaloa, has submitted aContinue Reading The post Batticaloa women’s group urge action on Women’s Commission appeared…

Australian downloads of VPN apps have skyrocketed as one of the world’s biggest pornography websites begins blocking Down Under usersContinue Reading The post Surge in VPN downloads after Pornhub blocks Aussie users over new age laws…

SriLankan Airlines says it will resume its daily services to Riyadh and Dubai, while continuing to closely monitor the evolvingContinue Reading The post SriLankan Airlines to resume daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai appeared first on…

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a warm weather advisory for parts of the country, warning that theContinue Reading The post Amber heat advisory issued for several areas appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Police have reported that a 29‑year‑old suspect from Kalutara was arrested on Sunday morning (08) after attemptingContinue Reading The post 29-year-old suspect arrested in gold chain-snatching attempt appeared first on…

The Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya has announced that all Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees will withdraw from services for 24 hoursContinue Reading The post CEB employee union launches 24-hour strike appeared first on Newswire.