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‎ ‎A discussion on developing Sri Lanka’s mineral industry in line with the export-oriented National Mineral Policy 2026 was heldContinue Reading The post President calls for urgent measures to attract investment into mineral sector…

Construction of a new double railway bridge at Maggona on the Coastal Railway Line began on Monday (31) as partContinue Reading The post Construction begins on Maggona double line railway bridge appeared first on Newswire.

A visiting representative of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) has joined families of disappearedContinue Reading The post UN Working Group representative joins families of disappeared at…

The government aims to develop Ratnapura into a global hub for the gem and jewellery industry, Industry and Entrepreneurship DevelopmentContinue Reading The post Govt aims to make Ratnapura a global gem and jewellery hub: Minister appeared…

Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” but heContinue Reading The post Messi retires from international football appeared first on Newswire.

‎ ‎The government will establish 250 King Coconut villages across the country under a new programme aimed at expanding cultivationContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to establish 250 ‘King Coconut Villages’ across Sri Lanka appeared first…

A police complaint has been lodged against a foreign embassy official over the alleged assault of a former Sri LankanContinue Reading The post Foreign Embassy Official accused of Spitting at, Assaulting Ex-SL Military Officer appeared first…

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a remarkable 21-year career withContinue Reading The post Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From International Football appeared…

Two Pakistani nationals are among three suspects arrested in connection with the seizure of 463 kilograms of suspected crystal methamphetamine,Continue Reading The post Two Pakistani Nationals Arrested at Colombo Hotel Over 463kg ICE Haul…

One person has been injured in a shooting reported in the Koshena area of Payagala, Kalutara. The injured person hasContinue Reading The post One Injured in Shooting in Payagala appeared first on Newswire.