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A 50-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly possessing 413 litres of diesel without a valid permit or acceptable justification,Continue Reading The post Man arrested with 413 litres of diesel without permit appeared first on Newswire.

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretray Tilvin Silva met with Cuba’s newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Patricia Pego Guerra,Continue Reading The post JVP meets new Cuban Ambassador, discusses strengthening ties appeared…

Obituary Notice: Mr. S. K. Sangakkara It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. S. K.Continue Reading The post Obituary Notice: Senior Lawyer S. K. Sangakkara appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates is in doubt following escalating tensions in theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka-Afghanistan series in UAE in doubt amid Middle East tensions appeared…

Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik held a special meeting Tuesday (3) with leaders of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu KachchiContinue Reading The post Norway’s deputy foreign minister meets ITAK leaders appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Police have intensified security measures at foreign diplomatic missions and locations linked to foreign nationals in Sri LankaContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka tighten security at embassies, foreign residences amid global…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (03 March), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lankan Minister Bimal Ratnayake, on behalf of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, handed over an official invitation to His HolinessContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka extends official invitation to Pope Leo XIV for state visit appeared…

SriLankan Airlines has announced that several flights that were scheduled to operate today (03 March) have been cancelled as airspaceContinue Reading The post Notice from SriLankan Airlines on Middle East flight operations appeared first on…

President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris has warned that Sri Lanka cannot be under any illusion that it is immune from theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka “not immune” to Middle East war, Saliya Pieris warns appeared first on Newswire.