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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that the growing involvement of Houthi fighters in the Middle East conflict could haveContinue Reading The post Sajith warns Houthi involvement in Middle East conflict could impact Sri Lanka…

Top Gulf airlines have not responded to Sri Lanka’s invitation to use the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), Deputy CivilContinue Reading The post No response from Qatar & Emirates to Mattala airport offer appeared first on…

The Government yesterday launched the national programme “Surakimu Lanka”, aimed at encouraging the public to conserve energy, citing potential supplyContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka launches energy conservation drive amid El Niño &…

The death toll in Lebanon and Iran has continued to rise as the regional conflict escalates, with authorities reporting moreContinue Reading The post More than 3,100 killed in Lebanon and Iran as Middle East conflict intensifies appeared…

Prabath Madushanka, also known as “Midigama Chooti”, who was wanted by Sri Lankan authorities, was brought back to the countryContinue Reading The post Wanted criminal Midigama Chooti brought back to Sri Lanka from Oman appeared first on…

US President Donald Trump says he wants to “take the oil in Iran” and could seize Kharg Island, the country’sContinue Reading The post My favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran – Trump appeared first on Newswire.

Australia has announced a temporary cut to fuel taxes after leaders agreed on measures to manage rising petrol costs andContinue Reading The post Australia cuts fuel tax in half to ease petrol crisis appeared first on Newswire.

Warm weather conditions prevailing over Sri Lanka are expected to continue, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, showers orContinue Reading The post Warm weather conditions to continue in Sri Lanka appeared first on…

The Sri Lanka Police have arrested 18 foreign nationals in Negombo on charges of online fraud.  According to the PoliceContinue Reading The post 18 foreigners arrested in Negombo for online fraud appeared first on Newswire.

Athithiya Anantharajah, a 25‑year‑old of Sri Lankan origin, has been appointed Maire Adjoint (Deputy Mayor) of Pontault‑Combault, a municipality onContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan-origin Athithiya Anantharajah appointed Deputy Mayor in…