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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expedite the construction of the Central Expressway from Kurunegala to Dambulla. AccordingContinue Reading The post Central Expressway: Kurunegala – Dambulla stretch to be expedited appeared…

A shooting incident was reported last night (04) near the water tank that supplies water to the Mathugama Kanda area,Continue Reading The post Shooting incident reported in Mathugama appeared first on Newswire.

The United States Senate has failed to pass a resolution seeking to rein in US President Donald Trump’s war withContinue Reading The post US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump’s Iran war appeared first on Newswire.

Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, today acknowledged that another Iranian vessel is currently in international waters close to SriContinue Reading The post Govt confirms second Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka’s EEZ appeared…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (05 March), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD appeared first on Newswire.

United National Party Leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Iranian Embassy in Colombo this morning (05 Mar) toContinue Reading The post Ranil visits Iranian embassy to offer condolences on Khamenei’s death appeared…

India has rejected a report that claimed that the US was using its ports to strike Iran.  The Ministry ofContinue Reading The post India rejects report claiming US using its ports for Iran strikes appeared first on Newswire.

Iran has accused the United States of committing an “atrocity at sea” after an Iranian naval frigate was struck inContinue Reading The post Iran breaks silence on warship attack near Sri Lanka, warns US will ‘bitterly regret’ it appeared…

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has officially assumed duties as the Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit.Continue Reading The post ASP Rohan Olugala assumes duties as Walana Anti‑Corruption Unit…

Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage says discussions are underway with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the administration ofContinue Reading The post Govt, President in talks with ICC on SLC administration appeared…