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The United States Embassy in Colombo has rejected reports claiming that an FBI “team” arrived in Sri Lanka to assistContinue Reading The post US Embassy denies Media reports of FBI team arriving in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Former Minister and Sarvajana Balaya National Organiser Dilum Amunugama has been summoned by Police to record a statement over controversialContinue Reading The post Dilum Amunugama summoned by Police over controversial remarks appeared…

Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has dismissed opposition allegations that Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened for 4,000Continue Reading The post Deputy Finance Minister refutes 4,000 vehicle import LC claim appeared first…

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a temporary shipping disruption but the beginning of a systemic agrifoodContinue Reading The post Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger severe food price crisis, FAO warns appeared first on…

Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi revealed in Parliament today that 42 ancient paintings at theContinue Reading The post 42 paintings missing from National Art Gallery, minister tells Parliament…

The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate crosses Rs. 350 appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Railways has announced temporary changes to train operations on the Kelani Valley line as essential repair work isContinue Reading The post Train services limited on Kelani Valley Line due to repair work appeared first on…

Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (21) that Sri Lanka is expecting a significant inflow ofContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka expects USD 700 Mn IMF disbursement on May 27 – Govt appeared first on…

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the 43rd Commonwealth of LearningContinue Reading The post PM Harini meets UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Wildlife Conservation says 128 elephant deaths have been recorded across Sri Lanka between January 1 and MayContinue Reading The post 128 elephant deaths reported so far in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.