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Four arrested with 322kg Kerala cannabis in Northern seas

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Four persons have been taken into custody for the possession of Kerala cannabis in the sea area off Valvettithurai by the Sri Lanka Navy. The Navy said a total of 322 kilograms... Read More


Investigations launched into Rs. 2.7 bn loss from Lanka Phosphate export deal

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Investigations have been launched into a controversial deal involving the Lanka Phosphate Company, which allegedly sold 3,000 metric tons of rock phosphate to three companies fo... Read More


Sri Lanka hosts tourism roadshow in Saudi Arabia after a decade

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Sri Lanka tourism promotion roadshow was recently held in Saudi Arabia' Eastern Province with the participation of a large number of Destination Management Companies, after a te... Read More


Laugfs Gas says no price revision in May

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the two largest liquefied petroleum (LP) gas suppliers in the country, announced that the company will not revise domestic LP gas prices for the month of ... Read More


Heavy showers above 100mm expected today

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge, is affecting the island's weather, the Department of Meteorology s... Read More


Over 1,400 Indians leave Pakistan while 786 Pakistanis exit India in six days

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A total of 1,465 Indian nationals, including 25 diplomats and officials, have crossed over to India from Pakistan through the international border crossing located in Punjab sin... Read More


Second day of 'Batalanda' Commission report debate to be decided on Friday

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Committee on Parliamentary Business is scheduled to meet on Friday (02 May). The meeting will be held with participation of party leaders at the Parliamentary complex from ... Read More


Ex-Policewoman remanded over Rs 30 mln asset fraud

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A retired Woman Police Sergeant has been arrested by the Criminal & Financial Crime Investigation Department for allegedly acquiring assets valued at around Rs. 30 million using... Read More


Govt. keen on favorable outcome before 90-day pause on Trump tariffs ends

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Sri Lankan government is confident of arriving at a favorable outcome regarding the reciprocal tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, before the lapse of t... Read More


Liquor shops in several areas closed tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Retail liquor sales outlets functioning within divisional secretariat areas where May Day events are being organized will remain closed tomorrow (1 May), the Excise Department h... Read More