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Television viewership for the Indian Premier League (IPL) has dropped by around 26% during the 2026 season, according to recentContinue Reading The post Major drop reported in IPL 2026 Viewership appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology has forecast near‑normal rainfall across most parts of Sri Lanka during the June to September (JJAS)Continue Reading The post Near‑normal rainfall forecast for Sri Lanka during Southwest Monsoon appeared first…

The government of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has ordered the closure of 717 state-run liquor outlets locatedContinue Reading The post Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders 717 liquor shops shut near temples, schools appeared first on…

Work has commenced to implement the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a four‑storied Medical WardContinue Reading The post India-funded Rs. 600 million medical ward complex work begins in Mullaitivu…

The Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation has launched a formal drive to attract both local and international investors toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka opens Mattala Airport to local and foreign investors appeared first on Newswire.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been secretly carrying out a series of attacks against Iran amid the ongoing US-IsraeliContinue Reading The post UAE has been launching secret attacks on Iran amid US-Israeli war: Report appeared first on…

A group of Opposition members have written to Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena alleging a serious threat to the independenceContinue Reading The post Opposition Group warns of “Grave Onslaught” on Judicial Independence appeared first…

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after having arrived toContinue Reading The post Airbus scandal : Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves Bribery Commission appeared…

The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12). However,Continue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains steady at Rs. 325 appeared first on Newswire.

An individual alleged to have acted as the mediator linking the two individuals who stood as sureties on a paidContinue Reading The post Mediator in bail surety case linked to Kapila Chandrasena arrested appeared first on Newswire.