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A suspect was arrested with over 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) worth more than Rs. 30 million during aContinue Reading The post Over Rs. 30 Mn worth ‘ICE’ seized in Bambalapitiya appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has reported a major milestone in 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reachingContinue Reading The post BOI reports USD 1 Bn+ FDI inflows in 2025, up 72% from 2024 appeared first on…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26 Jan),Continue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Rupee shows slight deprication appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Railways has commenced simulator-based training for newly appointed train drivers, using a new facility established at theContinue Reading The post New simulator training facility in Ratmalana for train drivers appeared…

Airports across parts of Asia have tightened health surveillance and travel screening after a cluster of Nipah virus cases wasContinue Reading The post Asian Airports tighten screening after Nipah virus cases reported in India appeared…

Plans to develop a coastal promenade with viewing points from the Matara Rest House area to the Nilwala River estuaryContinue Reading The post New coastal promenade project considered for Matara appeared first on Newswire.

The Governor of the Western Province and Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof, went live today on ChannelContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka positioned as South Asia gateway in CNA interview by WP Governor…

Afghanistan suffered their first defeat in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup losing against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka wonContinue Reading The post ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.

Six police officers accused of assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026, followingContinue Reading The post 6 Police officers accused of assaulting Catholic priest further remanded appeared…

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased in line with a surge in global gold prices, traders said. According toContinue Reading The post Gold price in Sri Lanka increases appeared first on Newswire.