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India has agreed to continue providing technical and other assistance to Sri Lanka to strengthen efforts to control tuberculosis, followingContinue Reading The post India to extend Technical Support for Sri Lanka’s fight against…

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara responded in Parliament after Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns highlighted in Commonwealth Lawyers Association PresidentContinue Reading The post CLA’s 22A Concerns : Govt says CLA not…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication in the Gazette and presentation to Parliament of the proposed Prevention ofContinue Reading The post Cabinet greenlights new bill targeting organized crime appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Minister of Sports to call for fresh bids for the project toContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves fresh bidding for Sugathadasa track relaying project appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s railway trade unions have announced a 48-hour strike on September 17 and 18, citing ongoing administrative issues withinContinue Reading The post Railway unions announce 48-hour strike on Sept. 17-18 over two demands appeared…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labour cooperation andContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, Thailand to sign new labour cooperation agreement appeared first on…

The Colombo Marathon- 2026 will take place on September 13 at the Galle Face Grounds, coinciding with the 50th NationalContinue Reading The post Colombo Marathon 2026 to be held alongside National Sports Festival appeared first on Newswire.

A report on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka was presented at the 63rd session of the United NationsContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Human Rights Report Presented at UNHRC appeared first on Newswire.

The Cabinet has approved two major loan schemes to support businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, aimed at reactivating micro, smallContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves disaster relief loan schemes for cyclone‑hit enterprises appeared…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that what he described as the rapid erosion of democracy in Sri Lanka couldContinue Reading The post Sajith raises fresh concerns over alleged error in 22A petition process appeared first on…