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US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire on Iran, citing a request from Pakistan’s military chiefContinue Reading The post Trump says extending Iran ceasefire after Pakistan request appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Police have arrested a 19-year-old three‑wheeler driver who fled after knocking down a motorcycle in Mount Lavinia. AccordingContinue Reading The post 19 yr old three‑wheeler driver arrested over Mount Lavinia hit‑and‑run appeared…

The Walk for Peace programme, led by Venerable Pannakara Thera, commenced today (22) from the Dambulla Rajamaha Vihara. Launching theContinue Reading The post Walk for Peace commences from Dambulla Rajamaha Vihara appeared first on…

A retired Chief Legal Officer of the Ministry of Health, Ahmad Riyas Ahmad, has been arrested on corruption charges andContinue Reading The post Former Health Ministry Legal Officer arrested and remanded on corruption charges appeared first…

A Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion event, comprising a Media Networking Session, a B2B Roadshow, and a Tour Operators Networking Evening,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka Tourism hosts promotional event in Dhaka appeared first on Newswire.

The Socialist People’s Forum has condemned the National People’s Power (NPP) government over the withholding of several literary works byContinue Reading The post Socialist People’s Forum condemns withholding of Tamil writer’s works…

The Road Development Authority (RDA) is preparing to introduce a new toll collection method known as Multi‑Lane Free Flow (MLFF),Continue Reading The post RDA to roll out Multi‑Lane Free Flow toll system on expressways appeared first on…

The government has announced that the Sri Buddha Year 2570 State Vesak Festival will be held on May 27, 2026,Continue Reading The post Matara to host State Vesak Festival on May 27 appeared first on Newswire.

Legal action is being taken against a shop in Kandy city after officers of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) discoveredContinue Reading The post Legal action against Kandy shop for hoarding gas appeared first on Newswire.

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans byContinue Reading The post FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories appeared…