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newswire.lk > 04/02/2026 > sri-lanka-russia-trade-could-expand-via-vladivostok-transport-minister-bimal

Sri Lanka–Russia trade could expand via Vladivostok: Transport Minister Bimal

4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (182+ words) Sri Lanka could expand trade with Russia through Vladivostok using existing aviation and maritime routes, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake said. Speaking to Sputnik India, the minister noted that Sri Lanka's position along major Indian…...

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newswire.lk > 04/02/2026 > when-someone-invites-for-a-book-launch-we-attend-but-we-dont-know-ahead-the-contents-of-the-book-prior-to-launch-sjb

“When someone invites for a book launch, we attend, but we don’t know ahead the contents of the book prior to launch” -SJB

8+ hour, 6+ min ago  (29+ words) Sri Lanka's largest News aggregator "When someone invites for a book launch, we attend, but we don't know ahead the contents of the book prior to launch" -SJB...

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newswire.lk > 04/02/2026 > former-srilankan-ceo-further-remanded

Former SriLankan CEO further remanded

13+ hour, 22+ min ago  (133+ words) Former SriLankan CEO further remanded'Newswire Former SriLankan CEO further remanded The Colombo Magistrate's Court has rejected the bail request of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who is being held in remand prison in connection with the incident…...

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newswire.lk > 04/02/2026 > sri-lanka-cricketer-nuwan-thushara-seeks-court-order-for-ipl-noc

Sri Lanka Cricketer Nuwan Thushara seeks Court Order for IPL NOC

13+ hour, 14+ min ago  (324+ words) Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to enable his participation in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). The…...

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newswire.lk > 04/01/2026 > sri-lanka-moves-up-in-fifa-ranking

Sri Lanka moves up in FIFA ranking

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (164+ words) The Sri Lanka National Football Team concluded its 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a remarkable 31 victory over Chinese Taipei in Taipei, marking their second consecutive away win against the side. Despite the impressive result, Sri Lanka did not secure qualification…...

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newswire.lk > 04/01/2026 > government-analyst-inspects-train-compartments-destroyed-in-galle-fire

Government Analyst inspects train compartments destroyed in Galle fire

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (94+ words) Government Analyst inspects train compartments destroyed in Galle fire'Newswire Government Analyst inspects train compartments destroyed in Galle fire The Government Analyst visited the Galle railway station this morning (01) to inspect two train compartments that were destroyed in a fire last…...

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newswire.lk > 04/01/2026 > sltcs-navod-sebastian-dominates-sliit-aquaclash-2026-sets-records-and-clinches-individual-champion-title

SLTC’s Navod Sebastian Dominates SLIIT Aquaclash 2026, Sets Records and Clinches Individual Champion Title

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (281+ words) Sri Lanka Technology Campus continues to make waves in the national university sports arena, as one of its students recently delivered an exceptional performance at a major inter-university swimming championship, bringing pride and recognition to the institution. Navod Sebastian, an…...

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newswire.lk > 04/01/2026 > strength-spirit-and-success-sltc-rugby-team-makes-its-mark

Strength, Spirit and Success: SLTC Rugby Team Makes Its Mark

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (263+ words) Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) continues to demonstrate its growing strength in university-level sports, as its rugby team delivered an impressive performance at the Mora 7s Inter-University Rugby Tournament 2026. The tournament, organized by the University of Moratuwa, was held on 15th March…...

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newswire.lk > 03/31/2026 > customs-to-launch-online-system-for-container-releases-from-colombo-port

Customs to launch online system for container releases from Colombo Port

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (217+ words) Sri Lanka Customs will implement an online system for releasing containers from the Colombo Port to three external container examination yards from Friday (03), Director General of Sri lanka Customs, Seewali Arukgoda said. Speaking at an awareness programme held on Tuesday…...

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newswire.lk > 03/31/2026 > sri-lanka-introduces-6-month-free-visa-program-for-39-countries

Sri Lanka introduces 6-month free visa program for 39 countries

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (133+ words) Sri Lanka will introduce a six'month program granting free tourist visas to passport holders from 39 selected countries, in a bid to boost the nation's tourism industry. Approval for the initiative was granted at the Cabinet meeting held on July 21, 2025." Under…...