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Two youths attempting to flee to Italy with forged passports caught at BIA

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Two Sri Lankan youths attempting to travel to Italy using forged Indian passports were arrested by the Immigration and Emigration Border Surveillance Unit officials at the Bandar... Read More


UN High Commissioner for Human Rights arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon for a four-day official visit. A United Nations High Commissioner for Huma... Read More


Six arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 12.6 Million

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Six passengers attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-made cigarettes valued at Rs. 12.6 million were arrested this morning by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike Internationa... Read More


Dilantha Malagamuwa named Brand Ambassador of VIP travels

Sri Lanka, June 15 -- Veteran international motor racing driver Dilantha Malagamuwa has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Negombo VIP Travels. The official appointment took place at a specia... Read More


Thai woman arrested at BIA with Rs. 510 million worth of cocaine hidden in teddy bears

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A female passenger from Thailand was arrested early this morning at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a large stock of cocaine concealed insid... Read More


Seven Sri Lankans smuggling cigarettes from three countries nabbed at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Seven Sri Lankan nationals returning from three Middle Eastern countries were apprehended by the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting t... Read More


Foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 3.54 million seized

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- A consignment of foreign cigarettes valued at Rs. 3.54 million was seized and a Sri Lankan passenger who attempted to smuggle it into the country was arrested at the Bandaranaike ... Read More


Woman nabbed at BIA with foreign cigarette haul worth over Rs. 6 million

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A Sri Lankan female passenger was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by airport customs officers this morning for attempting to smuggle in a consignment of f... Read More


Rising costs, taxes threaten Sri Lanka's event Industry: Festival, concert organizers

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Festival and concert organisers from across Sri Lanka raised alarm over a series of escalating challenges currently affecting the industry, citing increased operational costs and ... Read More


Two arrested at BIA with gold hidden among vehicle spare parts

Srilanka, May 16 -- Two businessmen transporting gold worth Rs. 210 million, hidden among vehicle spare parts, were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The suspects were apprehe... Read More