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The National Council for Road Safety announced Monday that police have begun imposing fines for seat belt violations nationwide, markingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Seat Belt Violations : No More Grace Periods appeared first on…

The High Commission of India in Colombo celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, marking the anniversary ofContinue Reading The post India Marks 77th Republic Day with Celebrations in Sri Lanka 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.

The Atamasthanadhipathi of Sri Lanka, the Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayake Thera, met His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama,Continue Reading The post Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thera meets the Dalai Lama appeared…

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said that contributions of women continue to be systematically undervalued, particularly in unpaid careContinue Reading The post “Exclusion of women is structurally maintained,” PM Harini tells…

The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday (21 Jan) at the Paranthan Chemical Industrial Zone to reconstruct the Paranthan ChemicalContinue Reading The post Work begins to rebuild Paranthan Chemical Factory after 39 years appeared first on…

A 47‑year‑old man was arrested at a house in Wellampitiya yesterday for the possession of 165,200 Manchester‑type cigarettes illegally importedContinue Reading The post Man arrested with Rs. 16.5M worth of illegal cigarettes appeared first…