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Turkish Airlines is facing a wave of criticism from Sri Lankans on social media after several javelins belonging to SriContinue Reading The post Turkish Airlines faces social media backlash from Sri Lankans over Rumesh javelin damage…

The suspect accused of carrying out a grenade attack that killed two children in Dehiwala has told police that theContinue Reading The post Suspect confesses wrong house was targeted in fatal Dehiwala grenade attack appeared first on…

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder involving a shooting in the Nadeemala area ofContinue Reading The post 20-year-old arrested over failed Nedimala murder attempt appeared first on Newswire.

Traders cannot provide “sili-sili” bags free of charge to consumers when selling goods, according to Direction No. 95 published inContinue Reading The post No free ‘sili-sili’ bags: CAA warns of legal action appeared first on Newswire.

Dengue could resurface in the coming months due to expected rainfall, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr.Continue Reading The post Dengue could rise again amid expected rainfall, health officials warn appeared first on…

A private bank has acquired hotel properties belonging to Anilana Hotels and Properties PLC in Nilaveli and Passikudah under SriContinue Reading The post Bank acquires Anilana’s Nilaveli and Passikudah hotel properties appeared first on…

Wearing seat belts will be mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from Sept. 20, following parliamentary approvalContinue Reading The post Seat belt rule for all expressway passengers takes effect Sept. 20…

The Supreme Court has detailed how a politically motivated complaint, an unusually swift police response and the conduct of investigatorsContinue Reading The post SC details how politically motivated complaint led to probe against Ravi,…

Sri Lankan-born politician Kamzy Gunaratnam has been appointed Norway’s new Minister of Transport, marking another milestone in her political journeyContinue Reading The post From Jaffna to Norway’s Cabinet: Kamzy Gunaratnam appointed…

  Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 4.2% in the second quarter of 2026, with strong growth in industry helping offsetContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka economy grows 4.2% in Q2 2026; agriculture contracts appeared first on Newswire.