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A major operation was launched on Monday (15 Dec) at the Peradeniya Yaka Bridge to remove a large obstruction inContinue Reading The post Heavy machinery clears obstruction near Peradeniya Yaka Bridge appeared first on Newswire.

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has delivered 1,000 winterized family tents and 1,500 heavy-duty plastic sheets to Sri Lanka’s Continue Reading The post MSF delivers 1,000 winterized tents to support flood‑displaced…

President’s Counsel Daya Pelpola, a distinguished lawyer, politician and diplomat, has passed away at the age of 85. Pelpola servedContinue Reading The post Former UNP Legal Secretary Daya Pelpola dies at 85 appeared first on Newswire.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (16) released on bail former Minister C.B. Ratnayake in connection with a corruptionContinue Reading The post Corruption Case : Former Minister C.B. Ratnayake released on bail appeared…

Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC over its editing of a speech he made to supporters inContinue Reading The post Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over edit of January 6 speech appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lankan artist Dayan Witharana has dismissed rumours circulating regarding the health of veteran singer Latha Walpola. In a postContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan Artist denies rumours on veteran singer Latha Walpola’s health appeared…

Sri Lanka’s young para athletes delivered a remarkable performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Para Games 2025 in Dubai, winningContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka secures five medals at Asian Youth Para Games 2025 appeared first on Newswire.

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Bahrain, Shanika Dissanayake, met with His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa,Continue Reading The post Sri Lankan Ambassador meets Bahrain Crown Prince appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka´s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Himalee Arunatilaka, who is concurrently accredited to the Holy See, presentedContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan envoy presents credentials to Pope Leo XIV at Vatican appeared…

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasinghe, has announced that the Badulla-Haputale train service, which was affected due to Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading The post Cyclone Ditwah : Badulla–Haputale railway line restored in 18 days…