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Asian Development Bank Alternate Executive Director Mahinda Siriwardana and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have held discussions on Sri Lanka’s economicContinue Reading The post Former Finance Sec meet President in his new role appeared…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) commenced a symbolic strike across hospitals islandwide today (23 Jan) at 8 am, whichContinue Reading The post Doctors in strike in hospitals islandwide appeared first on Newswire.

China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says China will soon provide 100 modern luxury buses powered by electricity toContinue Reading The post China plans to provide 100 electric buses to Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

The government has officially declared Nilgala Forest, Sri Lanka’s second largest forest spanning 40,684.99 hectares, as a protected reserve, withContinue Reading The post Nilgala, Sri Lanka’s second largest forest, declared a protected…

President Trump announced Thursday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to join the “Board of Peace” for the war-tornContinue Reading The post Trump withdraws Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Board of Peace invitation appeared…

Sri Lanka Cricket and head coach Sanath Jayasuriya have reportedly requested fast bowling great Lasith Malinga to extend his short-termContinue Reading The post Lasith Malinga requested to Extend Stint until T20 World Cup appeared first on…

The Department of Meteorology reported that Sri Lanka’s lowest minimum temperature today (23 Jan) was recorded at 5.0 degrees CelsiusContinue Reading The post Central Highlands freeze: Nuwara Eliya hits 5°C appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says if NPP minister K.D. Lal Kantha thinks he can run aContinue Reading The post “Can’t run a government by intimidation” Namal tells Lal Kantha appeared first on Newswire.

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and four other suspects who were previously remanded have once again been ordered to remain inContinue Reading The post Sathosa lorry case : Johnston and sons further remanded appeared first on Newswire.

Colombo is set to welcome athletes from across the globe as the city hosts IRONMAN 70.3 on February 22, withContinue Reading The post Colombo to host IRONMAN 70.3 in February appeared first on Newswire.