Italian Chef fired in Australia after refusing to put pineapple on pizza
2026-11-05
An Italian chef was dismissed from a Brisbane restaurant after refusing to serve ham and pineapple pizza, arguing that placingContinue Reading
Democrats win control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda
2026-11-04
Democrats have regained control of the US Senate, routing Republicans nationwide with historic victories that will give them powerful newContinue Reading
Litro Gas : Special notice for all dealers
2026-11-02
Litro Gas Lanka has warned its dealers against hoarding gas cylinders, restricting sales or selling gas above the maximum retailContinue Reading
Police urge public to obey law after shooting at three-wheeler
2026-11-01
Sri Lanka Police has come under scrutiny over a shooting involving a three-wheeler that allegedly failed to stop when ordered,Continue Reading
Prior online appointments mandatory for passport one-day service at regional offices
2026-10-28
Applicants visiting regional offices to obtain passports under both one-day and normal services must reserve a date and time onlineContinue Reading
President meets tourism stakeholders to plan $10 Bn revenue and 5 million tourist target by 2030
2026-10-28
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with representatives of tourism industry associations at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (October 28) toContinue Reading
Parliament appoints 13-member committee to oversee anti-corruption action plan
2026-10-20
A 13-member parliamentary committee has been appointed to provide leadership and oversee the implementation of actions assigned to Parliament underContinue Reading
Sri Lankan passenger appeals for help after cat goes missing at Dubai airport
2026-10-16
A Sri Lankan passenger has appealed for urgent assistance to locate her missing cat, Chuuti, who allegedly disappeared from itsContinue Reading
Assault on Ranil’s security officer: Suspect cameraman released on police bail
2026-10-01
A cameraman attached to a private media organisation, who was arrested over an alleged assault on a security officer ofContinue Reading
Namal granted bail in Airbus money laundering case, remains in custody
2026-09-30
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on Sept. 30 granted MP Namal Rajapaksa bail in the money laundering case linked toContinue Reading
Acorn Travels Named Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Management Company at World Travel Awards 2026
2026-09-29
Acorn Travels celebrated a significant achievement at the World Travel Awards 2026, securing the prestigious accolade of ‘Sri Lanka’s LeadingContinue Reading
SLBFE opens scholarships for migrant workers’ children
2026-09-28
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has called for online applications for its 2026 scholarship programme, which targetsContinue Reading
EU to require user-replaceable smartphone and tablet batteries from Feb 2027
2026-09-17
The European Union will introduce new rules from 18 February 2027 requiring portable batteries used in products such as smartphonesContinue Reading
How to Find Newswire Stories First on Google
2026-09-16
Want to make sure you see Newswire stories more often when checking Google for the latest news? Google’s new PreferredContinue Reading
RCSS signs MOU with South Asian University to boost regional research
2026-09-12
The South Asian University (SAU) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS) inContinue Reading
Motorist highlights police confusion over green EV number plates
2026-09-06
A motorist has highlighted concerns over what he described as a lack of awareness among some police officers regarding theContinue Reading
Will vehicle customs surcharge be removed after Dec. 31? Deputy Minister responds
2026-08-27
A decision on whether to discontinue the customs surcharge on vehicle imports after December 31 will depend on Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading