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2025 A/L Exam: Strict laws to prevent examination malpractices

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- All necessary preparations have been completed for the conduct of the 2025 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) examination, which begins tomorrow (10), the... Read More


Nearly a million evacuated as Philippines braces for 'super typhoon'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- More than 900,000 people have been evacuated in the Philippines ahead of Typhoon Fung-wong, which is expected to make landfall on Sunday evening. The storm was upgraded to super ... Read More


Man held in Puttalam with 3kg of 'ICE'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- An individual has been arrested for the possession of 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') in Mullai Nagar, Puttalam. The suspect has been arrested during a raid conduc... Read More


JSC revises qualifications for Magistrate recruitment

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to amend the qualifications for recruitment to the position of Magistrate in the Judicial Service. Accordingly, the qualificatio... Read More


Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers in Middle East agree to surrender - Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers, who are evading arrest and currently residing in the Middle East have agreed to surrender to the authorities. Speaking during an event held in ... Read More


Japan hit with 6.7 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warning issued

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A tsunami advisory has been issued for the Iwate Prefecture in Japan following a magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck off the coast today (09), measuring a 4 on Japan's seismic in... Read More


Woman arrested with 6kg of heroin in Seenigama

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A woman has been arrested for the possession of 6 kilograms of heroin in Seenigama, police stated. Meanwhile, the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has taken steps to detain and ques... Read More


Six arrested over Seenigama heroin case detained for 7 days

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has taken steps to detain and question six individuals arrested in Seenigama with over 5 kilograms of heroin, for a period of seven days. The su... Read More


Sri Lankan security team departs for Maldives to investigate drug-smuggling vessel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A special team of Sri Lankan security forces has departed for the Maldives to investigate a fishing vessel transporting drugs and its crew, who were taken into custody by Maldivia... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs achieves historic single-day revenue; nears annual target

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka Customs says it is on track to meet its annual revenue target for 2025 within the next three days. Customs Director Chandana Punchihewa stated that the department recor... Read More