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China launched its Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday (May 24), which will see a Chinese astronaut spend a full year inContinue Reading The post China launches rocket to send astronaut on year-long space mission appeared first on Newswire.

Oil prices hit two-week lows on Monday (May 25) on optimism that the United States and Iran were moving closerContinue Reading The post Oil slips 5% on hopes of US-Iran deal appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Examinations has announced that the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination are scheduled to beContinue Reading The post 2025 O/Level results expected by mid‑June – Exam Dept appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva province, and the Ampara and BatticaloaContinue Reading The post Weather alert : Lightning advisory issued to 20 districts appeared first on Newswire.

The Government of India has officially handed over 134 single-cab vehicles to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for use by theContinue Reading The post India donates 134 single-cabs to Sri Lanka Police appeared first on Newswire.

Minister K. D. Lal Kantha says that governance depends on an already established structure and that it cannot be changedContinue Reading The post Governance must follow institutional framework : Minister Lal Kantha appeared first on…

The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is accused ofContinue Reading The post Court grants bail to Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thera appeared first on…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, joined by other party leaders, has formally requested an urgent parliamentary debate on Sri Lanka’s worseningContinue Reading The post Opposition demands urgent parliamentary debate on Rupee crisis…

The middle value in Sri Lanka’s inter‑bank foreign exchange market has dropped to Rs. 330, down from Rs. 350 yesterday,Continue Reading The post Deputy Minister says rupee gains as inter-bank forex rate falls to Rs. 330 appeared first on…

Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said Sri Lanka’s economy remains stable despite recent pressures on the rupee and global economic uncertainty,Continue Reading The post “It ain’t gonna happen”: Deputy Minister rejects opposition’s…