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Two Sri Lankan nationals who allegedly travelled illegally by boat to Dhanushkodi were detained by India’s Marine Police on Friday,Continue Reading The post Two suspects linked to Wattala shooting arrested in India appeared first on…

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the reduction of the labour-related tariff on Sri Lankan exports to the UnitedContinue Reading The post Ceylon Chamber of Commerce welcomes US tariff reduction appeared first on Newswire.

The Supreme Court has fixed December 4 for the hearing of a fundamental rights petition concerning the alleged non-payment ofContinue Reading The post Rs. 7,390 bill led to disconnection, Namal’s Rs. 2.68 Mn wedding bill unpaid: Petition…

At least 19 people were hospitalised following a collision involving a private bus and a motorcycle on the Matara–Tissamaharama mainContinue Reading The post 19 injured in Weerawila bus accident appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has risen to 61, while the number of cases reported so far this year hasContinue Reading The post Dengue death toll rises to 61 appeared first on Newswire.

India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following weeks of youth protests over a series of examination paper leaks. “IContinue Reading The post Students win : Indian Education Minister resigns appeared first on Newswire.

The body of a 17-year-old girl reported missing earlier this week has been recovered from a quarry in Kajuwatta, Mahawalathenna,Continue Reading The post Missing 17-year-old girl found dead in Balangoda quarry appeared first on Newswire.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the government views investment in education, creativity, culture and the arts as an integral partContinue Reading The post Investment in education, arts key to national development appeared first on…

Several parts of Sri Lanka recorded high temperatures on Saturday (25), with Trincomalee reporting a maximum temperature of 39.9°C, accordingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka feels the heat as Trincomalee temperature nears 40°C appeared…

A 55-year-old person has been injured in a shooting reported in the Bellanwila area, Police said. The victim has beenContinue Reading The post 55-year-old injured in Bellanwila shooting appeared first on Newswire.