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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.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar has claimed that the government may be considering changes to the administration ofContinue Reading The post Eran Wickramaratne to cricket administration? S.M. Marikkar responds to reports…

Taiwan’s president was forced to cancel his trip to Africa after China allegedly pressured countries to close their airspace toContinue Reading The post Taiwan president cancels Africa trip after China pressures nations to close airspace…

Children who do not reach the age of 18 before January 1, 2027 will never be permitted to buy cigarettesContinue Reading The post UK moves to ban smoking for everyone born after 2008 appeared first on Newswire.

Former Member of Parliament Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested following a complaint over an alleged firearm threat, has been releasedContinue Reading The post Former MP Premalal Jayasekara released on bail appeared first on Newswire.

Sri lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from July 10 toContinue Reading The post Sixth edition of Lanka Premier League in July appeared first on Newswire.

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has increased to 2.4% inContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s inflation increases to 2.4% in March 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition members have raised concerns over an alleged loss of USD 2.5 million belonging to the Treasury, which was reportedlyContinue Reading The post Opposition raises alarm over alleged $2.5M Treasury diversion, calls for probe appeared…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a new committee to oversee the implementation of recommendations made followingContinue Reading The post Easter attacks : Cabinet approves committee to oversee recommendations…