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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.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the isolated functioning of institutions responsible for construction and land management, agriculture, livestock andContinue Reading The post President flags 4,000 landslides, announces…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 January 2026 The prevailing dry weather conditions areContinue Reading The post Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from tomorrow appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lankan travellers are being reminded to know the rules before entering the United States on a B1/B2 visitor visa. Continue Reading The post US work visas : Key update appeared first on Newswire.

The Northern Investment Summit 2026 (NIS26) commenced on Wednesday (21 Jan), at the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Jaffna under theContinue Reading The post Northern Investment Summit held in Jaffna appeared first on Newswire.