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Ships from Pakistan, China and India have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz in limited numbers, even as overall maritimeContinue Reading The post Pakistan, China and India ships allowed through Strait of Hormuz appeared first on…

The body of a gem trader who went missing in the Kahawatta area has been found inside a mine pitContinue Reading The post Missing Kahawatta gem trader’s body found in mine pit appeared first on Newswire.

Warm weather conditions prevailing in Sri Lanka are expected to continue today, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, showersContinue Reading The post Warm weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on…

The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced a new opportunity for both local and foreign investors, with 203Continue Reading The post Govt opens up over 200 acres for industrial investment appeared first on…

A retired Grama Niladhari officer was arrested on Monday (30) by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading The post Retired Grama Niladhari arrested over fraudulent income certificate scam appeared…

Despite being positioned as a tool for quitting smoking, vaping is as potentially harmful as cigarettes – and can causeContinue Reading The post Vaping NOT safer than smoking, experts warn appeared first on Newswire.

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has passed a controversial one-sided bill that will instruct military courts to impose the death penaltyContinue Reading The post Israel’s parliament passes death penalty bill targeting Palestinians…

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says concerns have been raised that some bank branches continue toContinue Reading The post Some banks diverting customers from concessionary loans: Deputy…

A 49‑year‑old owner of a pharmacy in Wattala has been arrested in connection with the shocking case in Kokkadicholai, Batticaloa,Continue Reading The post Wattala Pharmacy owner arrested in Batticaloa well murder probe appeared first on…

Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker at Dubai port’s anchorage, with the strike damaging theContinue Reading The post Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai port, raising oil spill fears appeared first on…