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A shooting was reported around 6:35 a.m. today (August 3) in the Kapugama area of Matara, police said. According toContinue Reading The post Matara incident becomes 76th shooting in 2025 – Captured on CCTV appeared first on Newswire.

A new meditation hall at the historic Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya was officially inaugurated on Saturday (03), inContinue Reading The post Indian devotees fund new Meditation Centre at Sri Lanka’s Seetha Amman Temple appeared first…

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has recorded a significant 66% increase in profits during the first six months ofContinue Reading The post Colombo Port profits surge by 66% in first half of 2025 appeared first on Newswire.

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The government is responsible for protecting citizens whose rights are affected by media content, according to Health and Mass MediaContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka plans new legislation to address Media-Driven harm appeared first on…

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says legal action will be taken against public officials whoContinue Reading The post Legal action to be filed against officials who failed to submit asset…

Trade Minister Vasantha Samarasinghe says the government will proceed with the proposed abolition of pensions for Members of Parliament, reaffirmingContinue Reading The post Govt says proposal to abolish MPs’ pensions will go ahead appeared…

Marawila Police have launched an investigation following a fatal altercation reported on the night of August 3 at the MudukatuwaContinue Reading The post Man killed in Marawila beachside altercation appeared first on Newswire.

Mirihana Police have raided an alleged brothel operating under the guise of a massage center in the Madivela area onContinue Reading The post Brothel disguised as massage center raided in Madivela appeared first on Newswire.

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and Galle and Matara districts, accordingContinue Reading The post Above 50 mm of rain expected in some provinces today appeared first on…