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The government of Sri Lanka has welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in West Asia and the prospect ofContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka welcomes ceasefire announcement in West Asia appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Police has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number, 070-4755600, for the public to report incidents of reckless and dangerousContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Police introduces WhatsApp number to report reckless driving appeared…

Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka amounted to US$ 814.8 million in March 2026, reflecting a 17.5% increase from US$Continue Reading The post Foreign remittances hit US$ 814.8m in March despite Middle East conflict appeared first on…

US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Qalibaf have met separately with Pakistan’s prime minister in Islamabad.Continue Reading The post US-Iran talks commence in Pakistan appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into an audio recording circulating on social media that allegedly disucsses a shootingContinue Reading The post Police probe circulating audio alleging shooting inside a camp appeared first…

Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Janaka Rajakaruna, says 12 shipments of refined fuel are scheduled to arrive in SriContinue Reading The post 12 refined fuel shipments expected in April : CPC appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has questioned the absence of Sri Lanka at a regional forum, raising concerns over theContinue Reading The post Harsha questions Sri Lanka’s absence at Indian Ocean Conference appeared first on Newswire.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced an investigation into coal imports since 2009, following a complaint lodged by theContinue Reading The post CID launches probe into coal imports since 2009; Lanka Coal confirms…

The United States says it is still awaiting a clear commitment from Iran on the nuclear issue, as high-stakes talksContinue Reading The post US and Iran fail to reach agreement after historic peace talks in Pakistan – US appeared first on…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading The post Fairly heavy 75 mm showers expected in several areas today appeared first on Newswire.