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A shipment of furnace oil required for electricity generation has arrived in Sri Lanka. Managing Director of the Ceylon PetroleumContinue Reading The post 30,000 MT furnace oil shipment arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Pope Leo XIV said he has “no fear of the Trump administration” and will continue to speak out against war,Continue Reading The post Pope Leo responds to Trump: “I am not afraid” appeared first on Newswire.

Public Health Inspectors have launched an islandwide operation to ensure food safety during the festive season, with legal action alreadyContinue Reading The post PHIs file 817 cases in festive food safety drive appeared first on Newswire.

Police Spokesman said a Ukrainian national arrested following a late-night incident in Mount Lavinia has been remanded until April 22.Continue Reading The post Mount Lavinia incident: Police release details of Foreign woman’s arrest…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his Sinhala and Tamil New Year wishes, calling for unity while raising concerns over theContinue Reading The post Opposition Leader calls for unity amid economic hardship in New Year message…

The National System Control Centre has requested rooftop solar system owners to voluntarily switch off their solar inverters today (14Continue Reading The post Rooftop Solar Owners Asked to Switch Off Systems Until 3 PM Today appeared first…

Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to reconsider its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, amid fears the moveContinue Reading The post Saudi Arabia urges US to ease Hormuz blockade fearing shipping disruptions appeared first on…

A man who went missing while attempting to traverse the “Katusu Konda” ridge in the Hantana Mountain Range has beenContinue Reading The post Missing hiker rescued in Hantana Mountain Range appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for 17 districts, from 12.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. todayContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory issued for 17 districts appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s expressway network generated over Rs. 163 million in revenue between April 10 and April 12, according to theContinue Reading The post Rs. 163 million expressway revenue in three days appeared first on Newswire.