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Strike action by Grama Niladharis is underway in several areas for the second consecutive day, with officers across the islandContinue Reading The post Grama Niladhari strike enters second day island‑wide appeared first on Newswire.

On the eve of World Elephant Day, the Ministry of Environment has reaffirmed its commitment to a permanent, scientific, andContinue Reading The post World Elephant Day: Sri Lanka gazettes new elephant corridors to ease conflict appeared…

Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surged past 90,000 this year, with the latest surveillance data showing 90,306 infections reportedContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka dengue cases top 90,000 in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka have secured direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, joining the eight teams that haveContinue Reading The post ICC ODI World Cup 2027 : 10 teams qualify appeared first on Newswire.

Two suspects have been arrested in Kuruvita with a cache of strictly protected wild animal parts following a joint raidContinue Reading The post Joint STF–Wildlife operation uncovers illegal trade in animal parts appeared first on Newswire.

Avant Garde Chairman Nishshanka Senadhipathi appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning to provideContinue Reading The post Avant Garde Chairman Senadhipathi appears before Bribery…

An accident occurred this morning on the Southern Expressway when three vehicles collided on the lane heading from Matara towardsContinue Reading The post Three‑vehicle collision reported on Southern Expressway appeared first on Newswire.

A Technical Officer of the Alayadivembu Pradeshiya Sabha was arrested yesterday on bribery allegations following a raid by officers ofContinue Reading The post Pradeshiya Sabha technical officer arrested over alleged Rs. 40,000 bribe…

Sri Lanka featured prominently at the Miss Polski 2026 grand final gala, held in the historic Polish city of NowyContinue Reading The post Miss Polski 2026 highlights Sri Lanka’s attractions appeared first on Newswire.

Cybersecurity must move beyond the IT department and into the boardroom, business leaders were told at SeCure 2026, a high‑levelContinue Reading The post AmCham urges business leaders to make cybersecurity a boardroom priority appeared…