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Former Member of Parliament, President’s Counsel Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, assumed duties as a Senior Vice President of the Sri Lanka FreedomContinue Reading The post Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe assumes new role at SLFP appeared first on Newswire.

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affectedContinue Reading The post US announces additional $2M in aid for cyclone relief appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (13 Jan), compared to Monday. According to officialContinue Reading The post CBSL rates : Rupee appreciates further against the US Dollar appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka has entered a new era in aviation and innovation with the design, development, and manufacturing of its first-everContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka develops first locally engineered eVTOL aircraft appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet has decided to implement the proposed education reforms for Grade 6 from 2027, instead of 2026, Cabinet SpokespersonContinue Reading The post Education reforms for Grade 6 pushed to 2027 – Cabinet appeared first on Newswire.

Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Colombo, Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts. There mayContinue Reading The post Severe lightning alert issued for 5 districts appeared…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the minimum purchasing prices for Samba and Keeri Samba paddy, followingContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves higher minimum prices for Samba, Keeri Samba paddy appeared first on…

  Sri Lanka’s export recovery faces fresh uncertainty following a sweeping trade warning issued by US President Donald Trump, whichContinue Reading The post US tariff threat over Iran trade puts Sri Lanka’s export recovery at risk appeared…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide underutilized lands and properties to suitable investors for optimal utilization,Continue Reading The post More underutilized plantation lands to be leased appeared first on…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of IndiaContinue Reading The post India-funded ward complex at Mullaitivu Hospital gets Cabinet nod appeared first on Newswire.