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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kabir Hashim has been appointed as the Chairman of the party for 2026. The appointmentContinue Reading The post Kabir appointed as SJB Chairman appeared first on Newswire.

Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places across parts of Sri Lanka after 2.00 p.m. today (11 April), theContinue Reading The post Showers expected in several provinces after 2 PM today appeared first on Newswire.

Several fatal road accidents involving motorcycles and three-wheelers were reported across the country on April 10, Police said. In Horana,Continue Reading The post 6 fatalities in bike and three-wheel crashes reported yesterday appeared…

Owners of petrol-driven vehicles can obtain fuel without the QR system from today (11 April) until 18 April, the CeylonContinue Reading The post QR fuel : Notice for all Petrol vehicle drivers appeared first on Newswire.

A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) calling for a formal investigation into coal imports toContinue Reading The post Secretary to President seeks CID probe into coal imports since 2009 appeared first…

The government of Sri Lanka has welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in West Asia and the prospect ofContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka welcomes ceasefire announcement in West Asia appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Women’s cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu has been appointed to the Player Advisory Board of the World Cricketers’ AssociationContinue Reading The post Chamari Athapaththu Appointed to World Cricketers’ Association Player…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of severe lightning activity across several parts of Sri Lanka, includingContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory for issued for 12 districts appeared first on…

Driving Industrial Recovery and Transformation: Q1 2026 Progress Report Ministry of Industries & Entrepreneurship Development Sri Lanka’s industrial sector enteredContinue Reading The post What did we do in 2026 Q1? Industry ministry…

A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport early April 11 for attempting to smuggleContinue Reading The post Man arrested at BIA for smuggling ornamental plants appeared first on Newswire.