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Sri Lanka is ready to further expand its longstanding economic, cultural and historical ties with Thailand through greater collaboration inContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, Thailand seek to expand trade and economic cooperation appeared…

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has warned that the government’s proposed duty on coconut oil imports could undermine Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading The post Harsha warns coconut export industry at risk from coconut oil tax appeared first on…

Miguel Almirón became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth and speaking during an altercation whenContinue Reading The post FIFA World Cup : Paraguay’s Almiron becomes first to be sent off for covering mouth appeared first…

A 23-year-old Dominican national studying in Toronto, Canada, was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after Sri Lanka Customs officersContinue Reading The post Dominican national arrested at BIA with over Rs. 376 mn hashish…

Iran’s central military command has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic, accusing the UnitedContinue Reading The post Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, cites US-Israel violations appeared first on…

  A 35-year-old resident of Wellawatte has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over an alleged large-scaleContinue Reading The post 35-year-old Wellawatte man arrested over massive dollar scam appeared first…

Four suspects have been remanded until July 3 after being produced before the Avissawella Magistrate’s Court in connection with anContinue Reading The post 4 remanded over attack on Police officers in Deraniyagala appeared first on…

Sri Lanka moved into a commanding position against the West Indies Select XI at the end of the third dayContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka in command against West Indies Select XI after strong all-round display appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning over a rise in incidents involving women being targeted through social mediaContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Police warn of fake lover scams targeting women appeared first on Newswire.

The Pakistan government has announced a major reduction in fuel prices, lowering both petrol and diesel rates in a moveContinue Reading The post Pakistan announces massive fuel price cut amid lower global oil prices appeared first on…