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Two more bodies have been recovered in connection with the recent drowning incident in Deduru Oya, bringing the death tollContinue Reading The post Deduru Oya tragedy: Death toll increases to eight appeared first on Newswire.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and electricityContinue Reading The post Presidential Commission appointed to probe Coal imports and…

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that the temporary concession allowing vehicle owners to obtain fuel without a QR codeContinue Reading The post Fuel QR concession ends tomorrow appeared first on Newswire.

Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage, and former Additional Director General Devapriya Abeysinghe, who hadContinue Reading The post Corruption allegations : Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage…

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (April 17) rejected the bail application of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena,Continue Reading The post Airbus deal : Former SriLankan CEO further remanded appeared…

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his position with immediate effect, according to an official letter addressed to PresidentContinue Reading The post Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody resigns appeared first on Newswire.

Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, has clarified that crude oil was never purchased at the priceContinue Reading The post CPC clarifies fuel pricing issue, says diesel bought above $286 per barrel appeared…

The Railway Department has announced that special train services will be operated over the next two days to facilitate theContinue Reading The post Railway Department announces special New Year return trains appeared first on Newswire.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to theContinue Reading The post Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, seeks end to war across region: Deputy…

No investigation has confirmed that former Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody was involved in any corruption related to the substandardContinue Reading The post No probes found corruption: govt ministers defend Kumara Jayakody appeared…