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A report claiming that actor Rajitha Hiran, popularly known as “Ping Pong,” has been appointed as the Sri Lanka PodujanaContinue Reading The post SLPP denies claims actor “Ping Pong” named party organiser appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Under-19 will qualify for the ICC Under-19 World Cup semi-finals if Ireland defeat Afghanistan in their remaining SuperContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka U19 await Ireland–Afghanistan result to secure World Cup semi-final spot…

Sri Lanka records around 100 new cancer patients daily, while approximately 40 deaths occur each day due to cancer, accordingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka sees nearly 100 new cancer cases and 40 deaths every day appeared first on…

A businessman has been arrested by investigators of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedlyContinue Reading The post Businessman arrested for aiding money laundering linked to Keheliya…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading The post Weather today: Rain after 2.00 pm for several areas appeared first on Newswire.

At least five people were killed in a series of separate road accidents involving motorcycles and other vehicles across SriContinue Reading The post 16, 18 & 19-year-olds die in separate motorcycle crashes appeared first on Newswire.

Police have arrested a woman in possession of approximately 3450 narcotic pills and four and half kilograms of cocaine duringContinue Reading The post Woman arrested with 4.5kg cocaine and 3450 narcotic pills appeared first on Newswire.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is investigating 18 institutions and individuals suspected of illegally collecting deposits from theContinue Reading The post CBSL probes 18 alleged illegal plantation investment schemes appeared first…

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has issued a formal clarification regarding the implementation of new educationalContinue Reading The post Education Ministry clarifies PM’s comment on Grade 6 reform…

A British Airways plane lost its ‘main wheel’ moments after taking off before the pilot decided to continue the journeyContinue Reading The post British Airways flight to London loses wheel during take-off (Video) appeared first on…