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Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says laws have been introduced to impose fines of up to Rs. 20 million and imprisonmentContinue Reading The post Fines of up to Rs. 20 million for environmental pollution: PM appeared first on Newswire.

A 35-year-old suspect has been arrested with a pistol and six rounds of ammunition during a police raid in theContinue Reading The post 35-year-old arrested with firearm and six bullets in Weeraketiya appeared first on Newswire.

Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (12), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading The post Above 75 mm of rain expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on Newswire.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games, saying the country is movingContinue Reading The post India moving forward with dream of hosting 2036 Olympics, says PM Modi appeared first…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will take steps to revise agreements signed by previous administrations with private fuelContinue Reading The post President sends strong warning to private fuel companies, announces…

Sri Lanka suffered another T20 international series defeat as Pakistan comprehensively secured a 2-0 series victory with one match remaining,Continue Reading The post Another T20 series lost: Sri Lanka’s struggles continue with 6th…

An unidentified projectile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday (Oct. 11),Continue Reading The post Riyadh airport hit by second strike in two days appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka has established its second king coconut village in the Badulla District as part of a national programme toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka launches 2nd king coconut village in Badulla appeared first on Newswire.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that public sector salaries will increase again in January 2027, with the starting salaryContinue Reading The post Starting salaries of teachers and doctors to rise to Rs. 65,000 and Rs.…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase 2,Continue Reading The post Indian PM Modi & Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inaugurate new Chennai Metro…