The UK Government has announced tougher measures against universities that fail to prevent abuse of the student visa system, warningContinue Reading The post UK introduces tougher rules for universities recruiting intern

Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara said that 31 canals have been renovated and maintained under a joint government programme aimed at flood control and improving irrigation, with the project scheduled

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has apologised after its women’s team successfully appealed for a timed-out dismissal during aContinue Reading The post Nepal apologises after controversial timed-out dismissal appe

  Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has expressed concern over the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee, warning thatContinue Reading The post Harsha reveals why Dollar rate increasing appeared first on Newswire.

The “Sri Lanka National Anticipatory Action Roadmap 2026-2030” was launched today (June 4) at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, marking a key step forward in enhancing the country’s disaster preparedness and climate resilienc

The limited competitive examination for recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Principal Service for the year 2025 is scheduled to be held on the June 7.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended its downward trajectory on Thursday, with both benchmark indices recording sharp losses as investor sentiment remained under pressure from escalating tensions in the Middle East

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Eheliyagoda Police Station, who was arrested in connection with an investigation conducted by the National Police Commission, was released on bail by the Avissawella Magistrate’s Court

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says there will be “no peace in the region” without Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory.

The Colombo High Court Lawyers’ Association has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to abandon a reported proposal to increase the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, warning that such

The man who disarmed one of the alleged perpetrators of the deadly Bondi Beach shooting has been charged with assault.

During submissions before court, President’s Counsel Shavindra Fernando, appearing for former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Sallay, contended that based on the findings contained in the reports of the five c

The Sri Lanka Navy arrested 44 individuals and seized several vessels and vehicles used in illegal fishing operations conducted across island waters between May 16 and 31.

ShowLab Studio is set to take Sri Lanka’s entertainment and show industry into a new era defined by precision, integration,Continue Reading The post ShowLab Studio is set to take Sri Lanka’s entertainment and show indust

Sri Lanka’s 23-year-old Rumesh Pathirage etched his name into athletics history by becoming Asia’s second-best javelin thrower of all timeContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage reaches Asia’s All-Time No.

Continental Cars & Commercials Pvt Ltd, the official authorized importer for Volkswagen passenger vehicles in Sri Lanka, ceremonially launched theContinue Reading The post Continental Cars & Commercials Launches Volkswag

Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the recent attack on civilian infrastructure at Kuwait International Airport, which resulted inContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka urges restraint as Kuwait Airport Attack injure

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court is to deliver its decision on June 10 regarding a request to direct the DirectorContinue Reading The post Court to deliver decision on Suresh Sallay’s psychiatric assessment request on

The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 44 individuals involved in illegal fishing activities during operations conducted between May 16 andContinue Reading The post Navy arrests 44 over illegal fishing operations appeared first

The report on the controversial transfer of US$2.5 million Treasury Funds intended for an Australian company to an unauthorized thirdContinue Reading The post Report on US$2.5 million Treasury payment to be reviewed by C

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named the following squads for the upcoming Tri-Nation ‘A’ Series and the Four-Day Series. The Tri-Nation One-Day Series, featuring Sri Lanka ‘A’, India ‘A’, and Afghanistan ‘A’,

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has selected the following squads to play in the West Indies Emerging Tour of Sri Lanka 2026. The West Indies and Sri Lanka emerging teams will play two four-day games and three one-

A two-member ICC delegation that visited Dhaka earlier this week will report its findings and observations to the governing body. According to an ICC media release, directors Dr Mohammed Moosajee and Tavengwa Mukuhlani e

Indonesia’s rupiah has hit its weakest level ever against the US dollar, breaching the psychological 18,000 threshold amid surging energy costs. The currency hit 18,028 against the greenback on Thursday, despite recent c

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b

lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;By S. Rubatheesan lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; gt;The government is set to dece

While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

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