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The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level Warm Weather Advisory for parts of Sri Lanka, warning of rising temperaturesContinue Reading The post Hot Monday: Warm Weather Advisory issued for several areas appeared first on…

Police said a seven-day detention order has been obtained to further question the owner of the multi-day fishing trawler whoContinue Reading The post Rs. 5 bn narcotic boat: owner arrested, detained for seven days appeared first on…

Police have arrested 31 youths, including both men and women, in possession of narcotics during a musical show held atContinue Reading The post 31 arrested in Colombo Musical Event appeared first on Newswire.

Laugfs Gas Director Dr. Niroshan J. Peiris says there will be no price revision for Laugfs Gas in November, accordingContinue Reading The post No price change in Laugfs Gas for November appeared first on Newswire.

The gazette notification requiring shops to charge for handled polythene bags comes into effect today (November 1). Accordingly, retailers mustContinue Reading The post No free polythene shopping bags from today appeared first on Newswire.

The Galle Literary Festival (GLF) will return from 22–25 January 2026, featuring an expanded programme of literature, performance, and culturalContinue Reading The post Galle Literary Festival to return in Jan 2026 appeared first on…

An exhibition and mural painting by Tamil and Muslim women from the North and East was held in Jaffna onContinue Reading The post Exhibition & peaceful gathering held to mark 35 years since the forced expulsion of Muslims by the LTTE…

The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) headline inflation (year-on-year) accelerated further in October 2025, indicating continued convergence towards the inflationContinue Reading The post CCPI headline inflation accelerates further in…

A firearm and ammunition were recovered during maintenance work carried out on the roof of the library building at theContinue Reading The post Weapon & ammunition found at Jaffna uni appeared first on Newswire.

Six individuals have been taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy along with a multi-day fishing vessel suspected ofContinue Reading The post Navy nabs 06 individuals on vessel suspected of transporting narcotics appeared first on…