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A total of 158,787 tourist arrivals have been recorded during the first 18 days of 2026, according to the SriContinue Reading The post Over 158,000 tourist arrivals recorded in first 18 days of January appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned why the government is trying to rush the debate on the no‑confidence motion whenContinue Reading The post Sajith alleges conspiracy in Govt rushing NCM against PM Harini appeared first on…

A Sri Lankan air passenger carrying a stock of ‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs. 10 million has been arrested at theContinue Reading The post ‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs. 10 million seized at BIA appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet has granted approval for the relief mechanism proposed in the 2026 Budget to uplift the living standards ofContinue Reading The post Cabinet clears 2026 Budget relief for estate workers appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva says the opposition is completely in favour of education reforms, raising concerns over the postponementContinue Reading The post Harsha urges Govt to proceed with Grade 6 education reforms appeared first on…

Singapore Airlines has expanded its services between Colombo and Singapore with the introduction of three new daytime flights, effective Jan.Continue Reading The post Singapore Airlines expands Colombo services to 10 weekly flights appeared…

Three youths, including two who allegedly raped a Grade 11 schoolgirl on several occasions and another who aided the crime,Continue Reading The post Three youths arrested over rape of schoolgirl in Ginigathhena appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan government has invited views and suggestions from Sri Lankan citizens living overseas, civil society organizations, and SriContinue Reading The post Voting rights for Sri Lankans abroad: Govt seeks views appeared first on…

Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the third phase of the Baseline Road extension project. Accordingly, approval was firstContinue Reading The post Cabinet nod for Baseline extension from Kirulapone to Dutugemunu St. appeared…

A suspect connected to the incident where shots were fired at a jeep carrying former director of the National LotteriesContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested over shooting at ex-Lotteries Board Director appeared first on Newswire.