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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 – October 8 appeared first on Newswire.

The Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament today (08) with amendments and without a vote. The legislation aims toContinue Reading The post Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament without a vote appeared…

A legal delegation from Sri Lanka has arrived in Saudi Arabia to hold discussions with authorities concerning the death sentenceContinue Reading The post Shanakiyan speaks to BBC on efforts to overturn Anojan’s death sentence in Saudi…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government’s economic and social development path focuses on creating economic opportunities and facilitiesContinue Reading The post President hands over appointments to 1,540 new Grama…

A vaccine for dengue fever has been made available in Australia for the first time, as holiday destinations popular withContinue Reading The post Dengue vaccine Qdenga available in Australia for the first time appeared first on Newswire.

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mahishini Colonne, has invited Indian business leaders, investors and buyers to take partContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka High Commissioner invites Indian business leaders to Sri Lanka Expo 2027…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government aims to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) rates over the next two toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka aims to reduce VAT rates within next 2–3 years, President says appeared first on…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the appointment of a committee to review existing laws governing the treatment of BuddhistContinue Reading The post President gives committee two weeks to review prison rules for Buddhist…

A 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assisting the main suspect in the Akuregoda double murder case, involving theContinue Reading The post Man arrested for aiding escape of Akuregoda lawyer murder suspect appeared first on…

The Colombo High Court has rejected the preliminary objections raised by former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and two other defendantsContinue Reading The post Court rejects objections by Shasheendra Rajapaksa and two others in…