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Four motorcyclists were among five people killed in separate road accidents reported across Sri Lanka on July 28, according toContinue Reading The post 4 motorcyclists among five killed in separate road accidents appeared first on Newswire.

The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 1.3 million. According to the SriContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka tourist arrivals surpass 1.3 million in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

Alleged organised crime figure and drug trafficker ‘Ratmalane Saima’ has been arrested in Malaysia along with two other suspects. TheContinue Reading The post Kanjipani Imran‘s associate arrested in Malaysia appeared first on Newswire.

A 28-year-old police constable attached to the Walana Central Anti-Vice Striking Force has died by suicide. Police said the constableContinue Reading The post Police constable found dead at station appeared first on Newswire.

A paperless Customs declaration processing system will be introduced from October 1 as part of the Government’s efforts to accelerateContinue Reading The post Paperless Customs declaration system to be introduced from Oct. 1 appeared first…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today outlined the Government’s key economic and development priorities for 2027, saying the focus will beContinue Reading The post President outlines 7 key priorities for 2027, plans Rs. 2 trillion…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has praised veteran singer Dr. Sujatha Attanayake for her enduring contribution to Sri Lanka’s culturalContinue Reading The post Special tribute honours Sujatha Attanayake appeared first on Newswire.

Two former deputy chief secretaries of the Southern Provincial Council, who were arrested Tuesday by the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading The post Corruption: Two former Southern Provincial Council officials released on…

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is holding a Special General Meeting today at its headquarters in Colombo toContinue Reading The post BASL convenes special meeting on judges’ retirement age appeared first on Newswire.

The Vavuniya Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on private hospital for charging above the maximum approvedContinue Reading The post Vavuniya hospital fined Rs. 500,000 for overcharging on blood tests appeared first on…