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The Department of Meteorology has predicted showers in several provinces today (18), with above 50 mm of rain in someContinue Reading The post Weather Alert : Above 50mm of rain expected in some districts today appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has introduced a comprehensive School Canteen Food Environment Policy aimed at promoting healthy eating habitsContinue Reading The post CMC to introduce new school canteen policy appeared first on…

Sri Lanka enjoyed a dominant campaign at the Central and South Asia Rugby Sevens tournament in Uzbekistan, with both theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka men & women crowned champions at Central & South Asia Rugby 7s appeared…

Tax principal at KPMG, Suresh R.I. Perera, says he hopes the Sri Lankan government will amend parts of the proposedContinue Reading The post Supreme Court ruling raises hopes for Inland Revenue Bill amendments appeared first on Newswire.

Today (18) marks 17 years since Sri Lanka ended more than three decades of armed struggle with the Liberation TigersContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka marks 17 years since end of war appeared first on Newswire.

A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District has been dismissed following allegations of misusing compensation funds provided forContinue Reading The post Grama Niladhari transferred amid inquiry into misuse of Ditwah…

A special discussion on the request made by university students regarding the Malwana property linked to former Minister Basil RajapaksaContinue Reading The post PM to hold talks on Malwana property with university students appeared first…

A 19‑member delegation of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka, led by Minister of Women and Child Affairs SarojaContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus completes first-ever visit to India appeared…

Two renowned Nepali guides have scaled Mount Everest with one called the “Everest Man” breaking his own record set lastContinue Reading The post Two Nepali Sherpa climbers break own records on Mount Everest appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj said her ministry and relevant agencies had taken all necessary stepsContinue Reading The post Minister assures steps taken to protect Anuradhapura child abuse victim appeared…