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Oil prices have climbed higher amid fading hopes of de-escalation in the Iran war following Tehran’s denial that talks withContinue Reading The post Oil prices rise higher as Iran denies US talks appeared first on Newswire.

Turkish Airlines has announced an increase in the frequency of flights between Istanbul and Colombo, adding two additional services perContinue Reading The post Turkish Airlines expands Colombo service amid travel disruptions appeared first…

A delegation led by Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin has arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) for an officialContinue Reading The post Russian Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, has indicated that upcoming examinations could face minor postponements due toContinue Reading The post Exams : Update from Commissioner General of Essential…

Three former officials of the Department of Motor Traffic have been arrested over the alleged fraudulent registration and transfer ofContinue Reading The post Three former Motor Traffic Officials arrested appeared first on Newswire.

India will host Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series in December, featuring three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s India Tour Confirmed : Schedule announced appeared first on Newswire.

The Association of General Teacher Professionals has voiced strong opposition to a directive requiring teachers in the Tangalle education zoneContinue Reading The post Teachers’ Union opposes directive over PM meeting absence appeared first…

Two suspects were taken into custody by the Police Narcotics Bureau’s Airport Unit at Katunayake early this morning (26) whileContinue Reading The post Two arrested with over 10 kilos of Kush at BIA appeared first on Newswire.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) atContinue Reading The post President to meet Russian Deputy Minister on bilateral energy cooperation…

Bakery owners have requested tax concessions on butter imports during a meeting with officials at the Ministry of Trade, Commerce,Continue Reading The post Bakery owners seek tax relief on butter imports appeared first on Newswire.