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Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 5.8 % y-o-y growth during the periodContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka exports up 5.8% Jan–Nov 2025: EDB appeared first on Newswire.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has announced a USD 450 million reconstruction assistance package for Sri Lanka, comprising USDContinue Reading The post India announces USD 450m reconstruction package for Sri Lanka appeared…

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman says that while the National People’s Power (NPP) once defeated his party throughContinue Reading The post CMC Mayor is a puppet now – MP Mujibur appeared first on Newswire.

Police say a Constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station, who was arrested following reports of a clash with NationalContinue Reading The post Constable released on bail after clash with NPP MP Shantha Pathma Kumara appeared first…

Visiting Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Monday, conveyingContinue Reading The post Indian FM Jaishankar meets President AKD appeared first on Newswire.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing concern over the prolonged failureContinue Reading The post After 8 months without Auditor General, BASL urges President to act appeared…

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has held discussions with Israeli authorities on expandingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka signs new MoU to secure more jobs in Israel appeared…

Sri Lanka Police has announced that equipment used to detect drunk drivers has now been imported into the country. TheContinue Reading The post No more waiting – breathalyzers are now available appeared first on Newswire.

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The budget presented by the Colombo Municipal Council on December 22 was defeated at the initial vote due to politicalContinue Reading The post Mayor Vrai says Colombo budget to proceed despite initial defeat appeared first on Newswire.