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Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says no one can stop President Anura Kumara Dissanayake from being re-elected in 2029, claiming theContinue Reading The post “No one can stop AKD becoming President again in 2029″ appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lankan authorities have reportedly recovered only USD 200 from the missing USD 2.5 million that was transferred to scammersContinue Reading The post Only USD 200 found from missing USD 2.5 million – Report appeared first on Newswire.

A three-wheeler driver has been arrested after allegedly attempting to overcharge two foreign tourists visiting Colombo on a brief stopoverContinue Reading The post Tuk-tuk driver held for allegedly fleecing tourists of Rs. 180,000 appeared…

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced a fresh tightening of vehicle financing regulations, further reducing the maximumContinue Reading The post CBSL cuts vehicle financing caps again from May 25 appeared first on Newswire.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued new directions imposing a maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 70% forContinue Reading The post CBSL introduces maximum loan value for gold collateral appeared first on Newswire.

Cathay Pacific has confirmed that one of its flights from Australia to Hong Kong encountered severe turbulence, leaving 10 peopleContinue Reading The post 10 injured after Cathay Pacific flight hit by severe turbulence appeared first on…

Sri Lanka will grant free tourist visas for nationals of 40 countries from 25 May 2026, according to a circularContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to offer free tourist ETA for 40 countries from May 25 appeared first on Newswire.

Legal action is being taken only against vehicles displaying distorted or non-compliant temporary number plates amid the ongoing shortage ofContinue Reading The post Police issue clarification on temporary vehicle number plates appeared…

Customs officers at Katunayake Airport have arrested three Chinese businessmen for attempting to smuggle a large stock of foreign‑made cigarettesContinue Reading The post Three Chinese nationals arrested with Rs. 6.6 Mn worth of cigarettes…

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that the player draft for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held onContinue Reading The post LPL player draft on June 1st : Five key updates appeared first on Newswire.