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A vessel carrying 3,900 metric tonnes of gas is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (18), Litro Gas LankaContinue Reading The post Litro gas shipment carrying 3,900 MT due today, 350,000 cylinders to be issued appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for severe lightning in six provinces and four additional districts, warningContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory issued for six provinces and four districts appeared…

Violent clashes, arson and looting erupted across France as nationwide demonstrations over rising living costs and deteriorating public services escalated,Continue Reading The post France rocked by riots as 1,200 arrested and 150 police…

The owner of a cinema hall was arrested with several firearms, live ammunition and hand grenades following a search conductedContinue Reading The post Police seize firearms, ammunition and grenades from cinema hall appeared first on…

Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Patabendi has said an independent investigation will be conducted into the death of Kavanthissa, an elephantContinue Reading The post Independent probe to be conducted into Kavanthissa’s death – Environment…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 OCTOBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 October 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading The post Heavy showers of over 75mm expected in several areas today appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake has met Norway’s Transport Minister Kamzy Gunaratnam, a Sri Lankan-born politician, for discussionsContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Transport Minister meets Sri Lankan-born Norwegian…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has condemned the alleged assault on Buddhist monks protesting at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, accusing theContinue Reading The post Sajith slams alleged attack on monks, praises Dawatagaha Mosque for…

Sri Lanka Police have denied allegations that officers assaulted Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero during a protest at Viharamahadevi Park inContinue Reading The post Balangoda Kassapa Thero slipped and fell : Police issues statement appeared…

Sri Lanka Police have denied allegations that officers assaulted Buddhist monks protesting at Colombo’s Viharamahadevi Park, stating that no complaintContinue Reading The post Police deny assault allegations as Balangoda Kassapa Thero…