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Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament that the government is confident of achieving its target of USDContinue Reading The post Govt confident of reaching USD 9 Billion reserves target by year-end appeared first…

Parliament today (21) approved a supplementary estimate of Rs. 7.5 billion to fund the government’s purchase of paddy during theContinue Reading The post Rs. 7.5 billion supplementary estimate approved for Yala paddy purchases appeared…

Sri Lanka’s inflation rate increased in July, according to the Consumer Price Index and monthly consumer inflation data. The DepartmentContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s inflation rises to 7.2% in July appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka has exported its first consignment of fresh pineapples to Pakistan, marking a new milestone in the country’s agriculturalContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan pineapples enter Pakistan market for first time appeared first on…

The wife of former State Intelligence Service Director Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Suresh Sallay has made a fresh appeal to PresidentContinue Reading The post Sallay’s wife makes fresh appeal to president not to extend detention order appeared first…

Joe Root’s second tenure as full-time England Test captain, began with a stellar display against Pakistan, where the team acedContinue Reading The post ICC World Test Championship Points Table appeared first on Newswire.

Media Release 21st August 2026 Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Hashan Tillakaratne as the Batting CoachContinue Reading The post Hashan Tillakaratne appointed Sri Lanka men’s batting coach appeared first on Newswire.

Police have received reports of vehicles and motorcycles being stolen after motorists and riders left them unattended due to negligence,Continue Reading The post Police warn motorists over vehicle thefts linked to negligence appeared first…

A total of 1,654 fatal road accidents have been reported from the beginning of the year to Aug. 20, claimingContinue Reading The post 1,749 killed in road accidents in Sri Lanka so far this year appeared first on Newswire.

A meeting of the Special Cabinet Sub-Committee and Officials’ Committee appointed to address the impacts of the El Nino climateContinue Reading The post President orders action before reservoirs run dry amid dry weather forecast appeared…