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The Sri Lanka Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has stressed the urgent need for legal reforms to ensure a minimum of 33%Continue Reading The post Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus calls for 33% quota in Local and Provincial Elections appeared…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Northern, North-central, and North-western provinces and theContinue Reading The post Advisory for strong winds : Red alert issued to 12 districts appeared first…

The High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka has announced the Sri Lankan recipients of the Canada Fund for LocalContinue Reading The post Canadian HC announces 2026/27 recipients of Canada Fund for Local Initiatives appeared first on…

A 59‑year‑old resident of Yakkala has been arrested by the Western Province North Crimes Division in connection with an organizedContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested in social media vehicle robbery racket appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka has lost more than Rs. 25 billion in potential tax revenue since 2025 due to cigarette taxation fallingContinue Reading The post Over 25 Bn revenue leakage since 2025 by cut on Cigarette Taxes appeared first on Newswire.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL) has strengthened its role in advancing U.S.–Sri Lanka trade tiesContinue Reading The post AmCham SL joins Washington mission to boost US-Sri Lanka trade appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has intensified, with the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reporting 71,235 cases nationwide as of midnightContinue Reading The post Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 71,000 by mid-July appeared first on…

A majority of Sri Lankans are satisfied with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s performance, while nearly two-thirds support abolishing the ExecutiveContinue Reading The post CPA Poll: President AKD enjoys 75.5% Public Satisfaction…

The Democratic United Opposition has called for complete transparency and accountability in investigating the Negombo Prison riot of July 5–6,Continue Reading The post Opposition demands full transparency in Negombo Prison riot probe…

Sammanthurai Police have arrested six suspect riders and seized eight motorcycles linked to a viral social media video showing aContinue Reading The post Six arrested, eight motorcycles seized over reckless riding in Sammanthurai appeared…