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Unidentified persons opened fire at a residence in Nakulugama, Tangalle, last night.  According to Police, the suspects fled the areaContinue Reading The post Unidentified gunmen open fire at house in Tangalle appeared first on Newswire.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly opposed the Government’s proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which seeksContinue Reading The post BASL reiterates opposition to 22nd Amendment, says referendum needed appeared…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 338 appeared first on Newswire.

A British Sri Lankan teen has died after getting into difficulty in the sea at Camber Sands beach in EastContinue Reading The post British Sri Lankan teen dies after getting into difficulty in sea in UK appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka and the European Union convened a high‑level investment dialogue in Colombo, bringing together senior government officials and EuropeanContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, EU hold high‑level investment talks in Colombo appeared…

A 25‑year‑old resident of Digana has been arrested by Teldeniya Police with narcotics and a foreign‑made live hand grenade, accordingContinue Reading The post 25-year-old arrested in Digana with ICE, live hand grenade appeared first on…

The only reason why I have not given up and still have hope is because of my children,” said RabiyaContinue Reading The post ‘Our children are suffering’: Sri Lankan mother seeks help amid debt, legal troubles appeared first on Newswire.

The Government of Sri Lanka has announced plans to allocate nearly Rs. 42,000 million between 2027 and 2031 to upliftContinue Reading The post Government to invest Rs. 42 Billion in vocational education – PM appeared first on Newswire.

SJB MP Sujeewa Senasinghe on Wednesday (12) publicly released a letter sent by the Chief Prelates of the three BuddhistContinue Reading The post SJB MP makes Chief Prelates’ letter opposing 22nd Amendment Public appeared first on Newswire.

Leaders of the Democratic United Opposition, following a meeting with British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick this morning, voiced strong criticismContinue Reading The post Opposition raises judicial amendment concerns with British High…