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US President Donald Trump says an agreement involving the United States, Iran and several Middle Eastern countries has been “largelyContinue Reading The post Trump says Iran agreement “largely negotiated” appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition MP S. M. Marikkar has claimed that the price of a litre of diesel could increase by Rs. 150Continue Reading The post Marikkar predicts Rs. 150 increase in diesel prices appeared first on Newswire.

Minister Bimal Ratnayake says the US dollar is expected to decline further against the Sri Lankan Rupee, expressing confidence thatContinue Reading The post Bimal says dollar rate expected to decline further appeared first on Newswire.

JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva says the Government expects to hold the Provincial Council Elections next year, if no furtherContinue Reading The post Tilvin Silva outlines reasons for Provincial Council Election delay appeared first on…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 May 2026. South-West monsoon is gradually getting establishedContinue Reading The post Weather today: Fairly heavy falls 50 mm appeared first on Newswire.

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake official visits to New Zealand and Australia from May 26 to June 3 atContinue Reading The post Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit Australia and New Zealand appeared first on Newswire.

The Health Ministry says Sri Lanka’s State hospital system has been strengthened with 18 new Colposcopy machines aimed at improvingContinue Reading The post Govt expands cervical cancer detection services with 18 new machines appeared first…

Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with an incident in which a woman was set on fire usingContinue Reading The post Husband arrested over petrol attack on wife in Angoda appeared first on Newswire.

Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says no one can stop President Anura Kumara Dissanayake from being re-elected in 2029, claiming theContinue Reading The post “No one can stop AKD becoming President again in 2029″ appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lankan authorities have reportedly recovered only USD 200 from the missing USD 2.5 million that was transferred to scammersContinue Reading The post Only USD 200 found from missing USD 2.5 million – Report appeared first on Newswire.