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Former Media and Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was arrested yesterday (18) by investigating officers of the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading The post Why was Keheliya Rambukwella arrested? CIABOC reveals details…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (19),Continue Reading The post Dollar rate today: Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar appeared first on Newswire.

The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 69, according to theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Dengue death toll rises to 69 appeared first on Newswire.

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber advisory for strong winds and rough seas in several coastalContinue Reading The post Weather: Strong winds, rough seas warning issued appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met Tamil and Muslim parliamentarians representing the opposition at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Parliament. TheContinue Reading The post Opposition Leader meets Tamil, Muslim Opposition MPs appeared…

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal appeared to win a brief battle of words with Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dickwella during the firstContinue Reading The post Watch: Jaiswal’s IPL mind game works as Dickwella falls next ball appeared first on…

Authorities have temporarily taken 28 vehicles off the road after a surprise inspection in the Talawakelle area found them unfitContinue Reading The post Spot check takes 28 vehicles off the road in Talawakelle appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, addressed the 66th Course of India’s National Defence College (NDC) on Tuesday,Continue Reading The post Sri Lankan High Commissioner addresses India’s National Defence College…

Iran has warned countries along the southern Persian Gulf coast against providing assistance or facilities to US military forces amidContinue Reading The post Iran warns Gulf states: Aid to US forces will mean participation in war appeared…

Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the Animals (Amendment) Bill, bringing legislation that expands the legal definition of “animal”Continue Reading The post Animals (Amendment) Bill becomes law, expanding legal…