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U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at extending the ceasefire and initiating negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. However, according to two U.S. officials and a regional source involved in...

Warnings have been raised that a renovation project carried out around the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura — revered by Buddhists around the world and considered an important national heritage site of Sri Lanka — could negatively affect the...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decided this afternoon (27) to release the fifth and sixth loan tranches that were scheduled to be provided to Sri Lanka. This was reported by the Mawrata newspaper last Sunday...

The High Commission of India and the Consulate General of India in Hambantota, in coordination with Midellawela Purana Viharaya, Matara, organized a special photo exhibition titled ‘Buddhist Heritage of India’ as part of the National Vesak Festival 2026. The exhibition...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government is taking steps to amend the Buddhist Temporalities and Devalagams Act No. 19 of 1931, following a request made by the Mahanayake Theros. The President stated that the move is aimed at re-establishing...

The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) today arrested the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Welikada Police over allegations that he demanded a bribe of Rs. 300,000 to release the passports of 19 Chinese nationals who were among the 120 Chinese nationals...

The cost of living is continuing to rise significantly alongside the depreciation of the rupee. At the same time, although the government promised to reduce VAT on medicines, it has failed to properly facilitate the importation of pharmaceuticals into Sri...

During his visit to Sri Lanka by Sergio Gor, the United States Ambassador to India and a special envoy of President Trump, and his inspection tour of the Port of Colombo became a major topic of discussion within Colombo’s diplomatic...

There is no pressure from India to hold Provincial Council elections, said JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva. He further stated that there is a very good relationship between India and the Malima government. https://www.tiktok.com/@rameshmsilva/video/7643138146690977042?referer_url=sinhala.mawratanews.lk%2Fexclusive%2Fthere-is-no-influence-from-india-to-hold-provincial-council-elections%2F&refer=embed&embed_source=%3Bnull%3Bembed_share&referer_video_id=7643138146690977042

A group of 10 individuals linked to Sri Lanka’s underworld, including notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik, has reportedly been arrested by security authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Shiran Basik was arrested in Dubai, where he had reportedly been living...