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Former JVP MP Nandana Gunathilaka has issued a powerful and emotional statement highlighting the severe financial hardships faced by formerContinue Reading The post Gunathilaka’s Cry for Help: Ex-MPs Face Hardship as Pension Cuts Loom…

An on-arrival service counter to issue driving licenses for foreign tourists will be launched at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)Continue Reading The post On-arrival Driver’s License Counter Opens at BIA for Tourists appeared…

A shooting incident was reported in Kapugama, Matara this morning (03), leaving one person injured, police said. According to reports,Continue Reading The post Shooting incident reported in Matara appeared first on Newswire.

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Popular Tamil film actor Madhan Bob, who entertained film fans through his characteristic laughter and amusing expressions, died. He diedContinue Reading The post Veteran Tamil comedy Actor Madhan Bob passed away appeared first on Newswire.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 August 2025 Cloudy skies can be expected overContinue Reading The post Weather today: cloudy skies over most parts of the island appeared first on Newswire.

Two Indian nationals have been arrested at the Katunayake International Airport while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush cannabisContinue Reading The post Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 100mn worth of Kush appeared first…

A court in southern India has sentenced Karnataka politician Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of rapingContinue Reading The post Former Indian PM’s son sentenced for life in rape case appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka welcomed 200,244 tourists in July 2025, marking a 6.6% increase compared to the same month last year. ThisContinue Reading The post 200,000 tourist arrivals in July: SL on track for pre-pandemic numbers appeared first on Newswire.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that there will be zero tolerance for violence or ragging in universities. However,Continue Reading The post “No tolerance for violence or ragging in universities ”- PM appeared first on…