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The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated today (27) against the US Dollar, compared to Tuesday, with commercial banks increasing both theirContinue Reading The post Today’s Dollar Rate: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against US Dollar appeared first…

The Officer-in-Charge of the Welikada Police has been arrested over the alleged illegal possession of passports of 19 Chinese nationals,Continue Reading The post Welikada OIC arrested over Chinese passport bribery case appeared first on…

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in the Moonamale area of Kilinochchi for allegedly transporting 22 cattle illegally in aContinue Reading The post Illegal cattle transport halted : Suspect arrested appeared first on Newswire.

United States forces launched a series of “defensive strikes” in Iran on Monday on the brink of a peace dealContinue Reading The post US launches fresh strikes on Iran on brink of peace deal appeared first on Newswire.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 May 2026. Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing acrossContinue Reading The post Weather today: Increase in rainfall over southwestern parts appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka has officially moved to a fully digital motor insurance card system, replacing traditional plastic cards issued by insuranceContinue Reading The post 6 million plastic motor insurance cards to disappear under new digital move…

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to 8.75%, citing rising inflationaryContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Central Bank raises key interest rates appeared first on Newswire.

The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that indictments are expected to be filed within one month against formerContinue Reading The post AG to file indictments against Ex-IGP Deshabandu within a month appeared first on…

Legal action has been sought against the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) over the alleged non-payment of VAT, Lankadeepa newspaper reported.Continue Reading The post CMC faces case over Rs. 1,034 Mn VAT default appeared first on Newswire.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has warned the public about fake and misleading information being circulated onContinue Reading The post CAASL warns of fake social media reports appeared first on Newswire.