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Iranian national arrested at BIA while attempting to flee to Europe using forged British passport

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- An Iranian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to illegally flee to Europe via Japan and Turkey using a forged British pas... Read More


Suspect arrested with 2,828kg of smuggled dried ginger in Norochcholai

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- An individual has been arrested for the possession of 2,828kg of dried ginger during a coordinated search operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police in Sanjeethawaththa, Norochch... Read More


One dead, another injured in clash at Inamaluwa Teak Reserve in Sigiriya

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- An individual has died while another has sustained injuries following a clash that broke out in a 'wadiya' where labourers were staying, within the Inamaluwa Teak Reserve in Sigi... Read More


MP Jagath Vithana's son to be produced before court

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- The son of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Jagath Vithana, who was arrested by officers of the Panadura Walana Anti-Vice Unit, is scheduled to be produced befor... Read More


Two missing after fishing boat caught in strong winds in seas off Chilaw

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Two fishermen along with a boat they set out from Chilaw are reported missing, with a major search and rescue operation underway. The vessel reportedly disappeared due to strong... Read More


Tsunami alert issued after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Three powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia's far east on Sunday, triggering a tsunami alert, the US Geological Survey said. Earlier 5.0-magnitude and 6.7-magnitud... Read More


'Red' warning for strong winds up to 60 kmph issued

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- A 'Red' warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambanto... Read More


One missing after fishing boat caught in strong winds

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A fisherman has been reported missing after a boat that set out to sea from the Beruwala Fisheries Harbour encountered strong winds early this morning (19). When inquired by Ada... Read More


Goal is to reduce number of students in a classroom to 25-30: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that the government's goal is to limit the number of students... Read More


Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena dismissed from service

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The National Police Commission has decided to remove former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief, Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena, from the Sri Lanka Police service following a... Read More