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Sri Lanka welcomed 198,235 tourists in August 2025, marking a 20.4 per cent increase compared to the same month lastContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka draws nearly 200,000 visitors in August, India leads the way appeared first on Newswire.

The exclusive television broadcast rights and non-exclusive digital rights in Sri Lanka for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia CupContinue Reading The post Sirasa secures Asia Cup TV rights for 2025-27 appeared first on Newswire.

A discussion was held today at the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development with the participation of state and privateContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka eyes self-sufficiency in milk production appeared first on Newswire.

The court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to detain five alleged underworld figures for 90 daysContinue Reading The post Underworld figures detained for 90 days under Terrorism Act appeared first on…

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday briefed the Colombo-based diplomatic corps on current developments in Sri Lanka, urging the internationalContinue Reading The post Foreign Minister briefs Colombo-based diplomatic corps appeared…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated the Vadduvakal Bridge project in Mullaitivu, announcing a series of new development initiatives set toContinue Reading The post Rs. 400 Mn saved in Vadduvakal bridge project, funds redirected…

Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading The post Today’s News Digest – September 2 appeared first on Newswire.

The Supreme Court has directed the Inspector General of Police to issue strict instructions to all police officers regarding theContinue Reading The post Supreme Court strengthens child protection in custody rulings appeared first on…

A Sri Lankan mother has won her appeal in the UK to have her asylum claim reheard after arguing thatContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan mother wins UK appeal to have asylum claim reheard appeared first on Newswire.

A new video has surfaced online showing the chilling method used to smuggle the firearm that killed underworld figure GanemullaContinue Reading The post New footage exposes how weapon hidden in book for Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder appeared…