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The Global Buddhist Summit was held in India’s capital New Delhi, bringing together Buddhist leaders, scholars, practitioners and policymakers fromContinue Reading The post Global Buddhist Summit held in New Delhi with international…

A shooting incident was reported around 2:35 a.m. yesterday (Jan. 25) near a music academy located on R.A. De MelContinue Reading The post More details revealed on yesterday’s shooting in Colpetty appeared first on Newswire.

A suspect was arrested with over 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) worth more than Rs. 30 million during aContinue Reading The post Over Rs. 30 Mn worth ‘ICE’ seized in Bambalapitiya appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has reported a major milestone in 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reachingContinue Reading The post BOI reports USD 1 Bn+ FDI inflows in 2025, up 72% from 2024 appeared first on…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26 Jan),Continue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Rupee shows slight deprication appeared first on Newswire.

An SLTB bus narrowly avoided a major accident early this morning (26) when its braking system suddenly failed while travellingContinue Reading The post Quick-thinking driver prevents major bus accident after brakes fail appeared first on…

Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe defended his recent remarks in Parliament, claiming that his comments about the term “buddy” were basedContinue Reading The post ‘Buddy’ saga deepens as Deputy Minister defends remarks appeared first on…

The Government is calling on citizens across Sri Lanka to donate land to support the construction of permanent housing forContinue Reading The post Govt issues call for land donations to support post-cyclone rebuilding appeared first on…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 January 2026 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading The post Weather today: Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places after 2.00 p.m. appeared first…

Gold surged above USD 5,000 per troy ounce for the first time in history, marking a record high for theContinue Reading The post Gold Hits All-Time High Above USD 5,000 Per Troy Ounce appeared first on Newswire.