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The Ministry of Defence has firmly rejected circulating claims that the “Maa Piya Rekawaranaya” welfare allowance provided to the parentsContinue Reading The post Defence Ministry rejects claims of halting allowance for War Hero Parents…

A teacher from a school in Moratuwa, who was arrested for sexually abusing a 14-year-old  student, has been remanded. TheContinue Reading The post Sexual abuse of student : Moratuwa school teacher remanded appeared first on Newswire.

A wild elephant was reported on the Southern Expressway close to an exit point recently. Video footage shows the elephantContinue Reading The post Watch : Wild elephant on Southern Expressway appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka has alleged that President Anura Kumara Dissananayake has sued the Police DepartmentContinue Reading The post SLPP MP claims President ordered Police to gather crowd for Tangalle rally…

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala condemned a false news report by a private newspaper and television channel concerning the processContinue Reading The post Minister flags fake news on Police clearance reports appeared first on…

A delegation from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Cell of India’s Department of Revenue visited Sri Lanka from 12–14Continue Reading The post India’s FATF Cell deepens collaboration with Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today met a large group of retirees who staged a peaceful protest near the Polduwa Junction,Continue Reading The post 154,000 retirees affected by pension disparities; Sajith raises issue in Parliament…

Sony International has reportedly issued a Cease and Desist letter to a leading Sri Lankan television channel, alleging the unauthorisedContinue Reading The post Sony warns local TV channel over IP infringement appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka has revised several fees related to the issuance of driving licences for both citizens and foreign nationals, followingContinue Reading The post Driving licence fees increased for foreigners : New rates appeared first on Newswire.

Notice to General Public on Prohibited Pyramid Schemes In terms of Section 83 (C) of the Banking Act, No. 30Continue Reading The post 22 companies you should avoid: CBSL issues new update appeared first on Newswire.