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Govt. to seek investors to develop Sapugaskanda oil refinery complex

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved call for expressions of interest for the identification and selection of suitable investors for the development and expansion of the Sapugas... Read More


Sri Lanka receives bears, hyenas, and meerkats from UAE for zoo exhibitions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- As part of the National Animal Exchange Program, Sri Lanka has received a pair of brown bears, a pair of hyenas, and three pairs of meerkats from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) f... Read More


13 shooting incidents reported so far this year

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka Police say that 13 shooting incidents have been reported during the period elapsed so far this year. Speaking at a press conference held today (11), Police Media Spoke... Read More


Sri Lanka Police establish new Central Crimes Investigation Bureau

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka Police has taken measures to establish a Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) with DIG Nihal Thalduwa as the Range DIG and SSP Shani Abeysekera as its Director. ... Read More


17 police officers dismissed over drug use

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- A total of 17 police personnel have been dismissed during the last four months over the charges of using narcotic drugs, Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga said today (11).... Read More


FitsAir expands Dhaka operations with additional weekly flights

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- FitsAir, Sri Lanka's leading low-cost airline, has announced the expansion of its Colombo-Dhaka service with the addition of two new weekly flights. Previously operating three t... Read More


Arrest warrant issued against Hirunika Premachandra

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- UPDATE: The Colombo Magistrate's Court has recalled the arrest warrant issued against former MP Hirunika Premachandra today (10). This order was issued after Premachandra appear... Read More


President Dissanayake leaves for UAE

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has departed the island for an official three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this morning (10). Dissanayake will undertake the vi... Read More


President Dissanayake receives warm welcome in Dubai

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, along with his delegation, arrived at Dubai International Airport this afternoon (10) to participate in the World Governments Summit (WGS) 202... Read More


New 'Ella Odyssey Nanu Oya' train service to begin today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A new train service named 'Ella Odyssey Nanu Oya' will commence today (10), operating from Nanu Oya to Badulla railway station. The General Manager of Railways, Dhammika Jayasun... Read More