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A suspect has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act with Rs. 283,300,000 suspected to have been earnedContinue Reading The post Money Laundering arrest : Rs. 283 million, vehicles seized appeared first on Newswire.

Minister Bimal Ratnayake defended the government’s approach to implementing education reforms, asserting that adequate discussions were held with key stakeholders,Continue Reading The post Bimal defends education reforms, cites four rounds…

The Police have introduced telephone numbers through which the public can provide information to assist the planned anti‑narcotics operations toContinue Reading The post Police hotlines set up for reporting drug activity appeared first on…

A total of 158,787 tourist arrivals have been recorded during the first 18 days of 2026, according to the SriContinue Reading The post Over 158,000 tourist arrivals recorded in first 18 days of January appeared first on Newswire.

Air quality in many urban areas across Sri Lanka remained at slightly unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, accordingContinue Reading The post Air quality turns unhealthy in several areas appeared first on Newswire.

Former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who have been sentenced to imprisonment over corruption charges,Continue Reading The post Supreme Court to hear Mahindananda’s appeal in March…

The Cabinet has granted approval for the relief mechanism proposed in the 2026 Budget to uplift the living standards ofContinue Reading The post Cabinet clears 2026 Budget relief for estate workers appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva says the opposition is completely in favour of education reforms, raising concerns over the postponementContinue Reading The post Harsha urges Govt to proceed with Grade 6 education reforms appeared first on…

Singapore Airlines has expanded its services between Colombo and Singapore with the introduction of three new daytime flights, effective Jan.Continue Reading The post Singapore Airlines expands Colombo services to 10 weekly flights appeared…

Three youths, including two who allegedly raped a Grade 11 schoolgirl on several occasions and another who aided the crime,Continue Reading The post Three youths arrested over rape of schoolgirl in Ginigathhena appeared first on Newswire.