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The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (20 Jan) compared to Monday. According to official CentralContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: Rupee steady against the US dollar appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Labour has announced that the national minimum wage in the private sector will increase from Rs. 27,000Continue Reading The post National minimum wage for private sector to increase appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Police has extended its appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relevantContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Police thanks UAE Govt for suspect deportations appeared first on Newswire.

A suspect has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act with Rs. 283,300,000 suspected to have been earnedContinue Reading The post Money Laundering arrest : Rs. 283 million, vehicles seized appeared first on Newswire.

Minister Bimal Ratnayake defended the government’s approach to implementing education reforms, asserting that adequate discussions were held with key stakeholders,Continue Reading The post Bimal defends education reforms, cites four rounds…

The Police have introduced telephone numbers through which the public can provide information to assist the planned anti‑narcotics operations toContinue Reading The post Police hotlines set up for reporting drug activity appeared first on…

A total of 158,787 tourist arrivals have been recorded during the first 18 days of 2026, according to the SriContinue Reading The post Over 158,000 tourist arrivals recorded in first 18 days of January appeared first on Newswire.

Air quality in many urban areas across Sri Lanka remained at slightly unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, accordingContinue Reading The post Air quality turns unhealthy in several areas appeared first on Newswire.

Former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who have been sentenced to imprisonment over corruption charges,Continue Reading The post Supreme Court to hear Mahindananda’s appeal in March…

Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader MP Mano Ganesan met French Ambassador to Sri Lanka Rémi Lambert at his residence, accompaniedContinue Reading The post Mano urges France to address discrimination against Malaiyaha Sri Lankans…