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The newly-appointed Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka, Philip Ward, hasContinue Reading The post WFP Representative & Country Director presents credentials to FM appeared…

Scientists in China are developing the world’s first ‘pregnancy robot’ capable of carrying a baby to term and giving birth.Continue Reading The post China develops world’s first ‘pregnancy humanoid’ capable of giving birth to a live baby…

Two more petitions have been submitted to the Supreme Court challenging the bill presented to Parliament by the government toContinue Reading The post Two more petitions filed against Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill appeared first on…

Sri Lanka has welcomed over 1.5 million tourists up to 18 August 2025, according to Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath. TheContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka crosses 1.5 million tourist arrivals in 2025 appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake says several issues, including the non-expansion of Terminal 02 of the Bandaranaike International AirportContinue Reading The post Aviation Minister explains reasons for BIA visitor restriction…

Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading The post Today’s News Digest – August 18 appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says authorities have successfully stopped an illegal soil excavation attempt in the Muthu Nagar area, inContinue Reading The post Illegal soil excavation halted in Trincomalee appeared first on Newswire.

Chairman of the Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL), Indika Sampath Merenchige, says more than 10,000 vehicles remain stuck atContinue Reading The post Over 10,000 vehicles stuck at ports due to clearance delays : Importers…

The government has launched the first phase of releasing essential food items under the National Sathosa brand. The initiative wasContinue Reading The post Sathosa launches rice under new brand initiative appeared first on Newswire.

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered the interdiction of four police officers, including the Weeraketiya Police Officer-in-Charge (OIC), who… The post Four Weeraketiya Police Officers Suspended Over Alleged Torture of…