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Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- A Russian woman has died after drowning while swimming at Bentota Beach. The woman was swimming with a group of other foreign nationals when the incident occurred, police stated... Read More


Complaints received regarding scams impersonating Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says that complaints have been received regarding a person who is impersonating him and commit... Read More


Three arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle 'Kush' and 'Hashish'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Three passengers attempting to smuggle a consignment of "Kush" and "Hashish" valued at Rs. 133.94 million into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Ai... Read More


Over 280 kg of drugs worth Rs. 4.5 bln recovered from intercepted fishing trawlers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- The two multi-day fishing trawlers and the 11 suspects taken into custody in deep seas off the southern coast and brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour have undergone furthe... Read More


Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- A Sri Lankan has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of 'Kush' cannabis with an estimated street value of Rs. 82... Read More


250 'Health and Wellness Centres' to be established islandwide - Health Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, says steps will be taken to establish 250 'Health and Wellness Centres' across the country to strengthen preventive heal... Read More


Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- A suspect has been arrested after a micro pistol and live ammunition was found concealed inside a room of a residence in the Wathugedara area of Ambalangoda. The raid was carrie... Read More


Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina's speech

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Bangladesh said on Sunday (Jan 25) it was "surprised" and "shocked" that India had allowed fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make a public address in New Delhi. Ha... Read More


Police Officer arrested in connection with priest assault incident suspended?

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- An officer attached to the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau's motorcycle squad, who was taken into custody in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest... Read More


Speaker interdicting Deputy Secretary General of Parliament without hearing sets dangerous precedent: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- The Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne interdicting the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff, Chaminda Kularatne from his post, allegedly without eve... Read More