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newswire.lk > 10/07/2026 > katchatheevu-belongs-to-sri-lanka-india-rules-out-reopening-agreements

Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka: India rules out reopening agreements

15+ hour, 56+ min ago   (244+ words) India has told its Supreme Court that it has no intention of reopening the 1974 and 1976 agreements with Sri Lanka concerning Katchatheevu and maritime fishing rights, citing the diplomatic relationship between the two countries. Attorney General R. Venkataramani, appearing for the Indian…...


newswire.lk > 10/07/2026 > harsha-praises-eran-welcomes-new-slc-constitution

Harsha praises Eran, welcomes new SLC constitution - Newswire

23+ hour, 22+ min ago   (186+ words) Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has welcomed the proposed new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), saying it could provide the foundation for a depoliticised path forward for the sport. In a post on ‘X’, de Silva…...


newswire.lk > 10/07/2026 > set-an-example-at-home-namal-draws-saudi-pardon-comparison-over-gnanasara-thero

“Set an example at home” Namal draws Saudi pardon comparison over Gnanasara Thero - Newswire

16+ hour, 12+ min ago   (275+ words) Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa, addressing Parliament after being brought from remand custody, criticised the government over the treatment of Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero and called on President Anura Kumara Dissanaiyake to consider granting him…...


newswire.lk > 10/07/2026 > namal-urges-govt-to-fund-jobs-promised-to-35000-graduates-in-2027-budget

Namal urges Govt to fund jobs promised to 35,000 graduates in 2027 Budget - Newswire

16+ hour, 25+ min ago   (244+ words) Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake to allocate funds in the 2027 Budget to provide employment opportunities for unemployed graduates, citing pledges made in the National People’s Power (NPP) election…...


newswire.lk > 10/07/2026 > sri-lanka-to-provide-official-email-addresses-to-every-govt-employee

Sri Lanka to provide official email addresses to every Govt employee

20+ hour, 39+ min ago   (146+ words) The Government has decided to provide official email addresses to public sector employees as part of efforts to strengthen and accelerate the digitalisation of the public service, the Ministry of Digital Economy says. Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne…...


newswire.lk > 10/07/2026 > slpp-raises-krrish-airbus-cases-during-meeting-with-un-resident-coordinator

SLPP raises Krrish, Airbus cases during meeting with UN Resident Coordinator

20+ hour, 26+ min ago   (167+ words) Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) representatives have met United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche as part of a series of discussions with members of the international community over what the party describes as growing concerns regarding democracy,…...


newswire.lk > 10/07/2026 > harsha-welcomes-proposed-new-slc-constitution

Harsha welcomes proposed new SLC constitution

23+ hour, 30+ min ago   (186+ words) Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has welcomed the proposed new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), saying it could provide the foundation for a depoliticised path forward for the sport. In a post on ‘X’, de Silva…...


newswire.lk > 10/07/2026 > sri-lankan-ambassador-meets-french-president-macron-discusses-strengthening-bilateral-ties

Sri Lankan Ambassador meets French President Macron, discusses strengthening bilateral ties - Newswire

23+ hour, 33+ min ago   (284+ words) Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to France Sugeeshwara Gunaratna met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace after presenting his Letters of Credence, with discussions focusing on further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries. During the brief…...


newswire.lk > 10/06/2026 > president-emphasizes-legal-reforms-ahead-of-upcoming-international-aml-cft-evaluation

President emphasizes legal reforms ahead of upcoming international AML/CFT evaluation

1+ day, 45+ min ago   (189+ words) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a special discussion at the Presidential Secretariat today (06) to review Sri Lanka’s preparations forContinue Reading President emphasizes legal reforms ahead of upcoming international AML/CFT evaluation President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a special discussion at…...


newswire.lk > 10/06/2026 > cabinet-approves-new-regulations-to-protect-indigenous-livelihood-rights

Cabinet approves new regulations to protect indigenous livelihood rights - Newswire

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (142+ words) The Cabinet has approved new regulations aimed at establishing a formal mechanism to regulate livelihood activities of indigenous communities in designated areas while protecting their rights recognised under law, custom, usage and traditional practices. The Wildlife and Flora (Regulation of…...