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The Government of Japan has decided to extend an emergency grant of US$2.5 million to Sri Lanka to support humanitarianContinue Reading The post Japan to grant US$2.5m to 3 international agencies for Sri Lanka relief appeared first on…

The Trump administration has expanded the United States travel ban, adding six more countries to the list of nations whoseContinue Reading The post US imposes entry ban on 6 countries, partial limits on 15 others appeared first on Newswire.

The prevailing showery conditions over the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka are expected to persist for the nextContinue Reading The post Above 100 mm of rain expected in some Provinces today appeared first on Newswire.

The Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court yesterday (15) issued a warrant for the arrest of Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera, after he failedContinue Reading The post Arrest warrant issued as Ampitiye Sumana Thera reported missing appeared first…

A Police officer attached to the Nilaveli Police Station has been arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000. TheContinue Reading The post Nilaveli Police Officer arrested for Rs. 10,000 bribe appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni announced that investigations are underway into a batch of the anaesthesia‑related drug Ondansetron, followingContinue Reading The post Use of Ondansetron batch halted after probe into two deaths…

The Ministry of Transport has announced a list of bus routes where passengers can now pay fares using bank cards. Continue Reading The post Tap and Go: Card payments now accepted on 24 bus routes appeared first on Newswire.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujeewa Senasinghe has confirmed that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa will contest the next Presidential ElectionContinue Reading The post “Sajith will contest next presidential election” – Sujeewa…

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka was signed by Delhi for INR 4 crore at the IPL auction, adding to aContinue Reading The post Pathum Nissanka picked by Delhi in IPL auction appeared first on Newswire.

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Pramodya Wickremasinghe has been appointed Chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee, the Ministry of YouthContinue Reading The post Official: New Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Appointed…