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A syphilis-like bacterial infection spreading among monkeys and macaques has been detected in Polonnaruwa and Giritale, it was reported. AccordingContinue Reading The post Syphilis-like infection detected in monkeys in Polonnaruwa, Giritale…

The Ministry of Finance says Sri Lanka’s state-run National Savings Bank (NSB) has provided a Rs. 6 billion dividend toContinue Reading The post NSB pays Rs. 6 Bn dividend to Treasury appeared first on Newswire.

Former North Central Province Governor Maheepala Herath has been accused of misusing his official powers to support the operation ofContinue Reading The post Illegal constructions linked to former Governor demolished appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Indika Gamage produced a superb leap of 6.46m in the Men’s T44 Long Jump to win bronzeContinue Reading The post Bronze for Nuwan Indika Gamage at World Para Athletics Championships! appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached historic highs today (03) as key market indices crossed record levels during morning trading.Continue Reading The post CSE hits record highs as ASPI tops 22,000 appeared first on Newswire.

Sabina Yousaf has been crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025 at the Grand Final held on Thursday (03).  The titleholderContinue Reading The post Sabina Yousaf crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025 appeared first on Newswire.

Director General of the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), Dr. Nilan Cooray, said that recent maintenance work at Sigiriya has ledContinue Reading The post New findings on how Sigiriya’s ancient fountains work appeared first on Newswire.

Flight services between Katunayake and Colombo were officially launched today, with Beira Lake designated as a water aerodrome, under theContinue Reading The post Flight services relaunched between Katunayake & Colombo via Beira Lake…

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has issued a statement clarifying that the proposed amendment to the Penal Code (Section 19) concerningContinue Reading The post Justice Minister clarifies corporal punishment amendment not yet law…

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