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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…

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has officially ruled that the fundamental rights of 14 Tamil-medium students wereContinue Reading The post HRCSL rules O/L exam invigilator violated Tamil-medium students’ rights appeared…

‎ Teachers’ unions criticized the government’s newly launched education reform program, calling it flawed, poorly planned and rushed, despite officialsContinue Reading The post CTU slams education reforms as rushed and unprepared appeared…

Sabina Yousaf of Sri Lanka has been named second runner-up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, at the global beautyContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf named second runner-up at 41st Mrs. World Pageant appeared first on Newswire.

Mastercard has launched the ‘Tap for Change’ campaign in Sri Lanka, linking everyday contactless card transactions to the construction ofContinue Reading The post Mastercard pledges USD 750,000 for Karapitiya Trail Cancer Hospital as Mahela…

Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau, who were arrested in connection with the alleged assaultContinue Reading The post Six Gampaha cops granted bail in Catholic priest assault case appeared first on…

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would slap additional tariffs on goods from countries thatContinue Reading The post Trump threatens tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has responded sharply to recent comments by Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa regarding the opposition’s stance onContinue Reading The post “Not my mentality — it’s your competence,” Sajith tells Minister…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar, while rates remain steady at most commercial banks in SriContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today: Rupee gains ground appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has denied claims that the resignation of Harsha Abeywickrama as Chairman of AirportContinue Reading The post No link between AASL Chief’s exit and Upathissa Thera’s request: Ministry appeared first…